runs that good length ball outside off toward point, and Ireland level the series!
Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI at Belfast, SCOT v ZIM, Sep 13 2021 - Match Result
RESULT
3rd ODI, Belfast, September 13, 2021, Zimbabwe tour of Ireland and Scotland
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Zimbabwe • 131/10(34 overs)
57 (65)
3/26 (8)
16 (26)
3/33 (8)
Ireland • 118/3(22.2 overs)
43 (40)
1/13 (7)
34 (43)
1/9 (2)
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6.45pm So at the end of a stop-start day, we finally have a result. Taylor is being greeted by players from both sides - it is his final match after all - but it's Ireland who have the last laugh as they square the series. Zimbabwe were never really there with the ball, as an attacking Stirling and a solid Balbirnie ensured there were no hiccups for the hosts in a paltry chase of 126.
Time now for the presentations.
Andy Balbirnie, the winning captain. "We were struggling a bit to hold it together in a phase of the game, but we came back very well," he says. "It was a complete performance from the team. Obviously we lost Craig Young during warm-ups, thanks to Zimbabwe for allowing us to make that late change."
Andy McBrine is Player of the Match for his three-for. "Some days you bowl well and don't get wickets, some days you do, today was my day," he laughs. "Craig Young pulled up at the warm-up, so we had a bit of a setback at the start, but the bowlers did wonderfully well."
William Porterfield is the Player of the Series "Nice to contribute," he says. "It's been tough up top, but it's satisfying if you can contribute to the team's success. It's great playing with Paul Stirling. Disappointed [about the series], thought we had a great chance in the second game, but will take the 15 points."
Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe captain: "Didn't show application with the bat." he says. "It was a disappointing game, Ireland had lot more pressure and they turned up today. I think we would've liked a series win having won the first one, just like in the T20Is. We need to sort things out. Disappointing end, but we'll take 1-1. Brendan Taylor has been a huge ambassador for the country, a huge loss for us. Will leave a hole someone will need to fill in Zimbabwe cricket."
22.2
1
Burl to Tector, 1 run
1 to get now...
22.1
4
Burl to Tector, FOUR runs
short of a length on middle, and tonked to deep midwicket! Goes for the pull, and absolutely creams that
Five more to get. A six to finish off maybe?
end of over 224 runs • 1 wicket
IRE: 113/3CRR: 5.13 • RRR: 0.50 • Need 5 from 60b
George Dockrell0 (2b)
Harry Tector8 (14b)
Wellington Masakadza 2-0-9-1
Ryan Burl 2-1-9-0
21.6
•
Masakadza to Dockrell, no run
short of a length outside off, and good bounce too. Dabbed toward point with the bounce
21.5
•
Masakadza to Dockrell, no run
very full on middle, and defended forward toward midwicket
Dockrell is the new man. Masakadza around the wicket
21.4
W
Masakadza to Balbirnie, OUT
chipped to extra cover! Just five runs to get, and the captain falls after yet another start. Leans forward to push at that full ball outside off, and he stands almost knowing that he was gone the moment he hit it. Never mind though, Ireland are well and safe already
Andy Balbirnie c Ervine b Masakadza 34 (43b 5x4 0x6 60m) SR: 79.06
21.3
4
Masakadza to Balbirnie, FOUR runs
goes down to sweep this full ball on middle and off, but gets a top edge! Doesn't matter though, with the ball flying to fine leg for four
21.2
•
Masakadza to Balbirnie, no run
tapped toward point off a good length outside off
21.1
•
Masakadza to Balbirnie, no run
fullish ball on middle, and pushed to cover, who dives to his left to stop that
Dipanjan Show: "This is definitely more thrilling that the World Cup Final." --- I bet!
end of over 21Maiden
IRE: 109/2CRR: 5.19 • RRR: 0.81 • Need 9 from 66b
Harry Tector8 (14b)
Andy Balbirnie30 (39b 4x4)
Ryan Burl 2-1-9-0
Wellington Masakadza 1-0-5-0
20.6
•
Burl to Tector, no run
maiden over. Taps at this full ball wide of off while playing away from his body
20.5
•
Burl to Tector, no run
good length ball on middle, and jammed toward square leg
20.4
•
Burl to Tector, no run
looks to slash that full and wide ball outside off, but was beaten
20.3
•
Burl to Tector, no run
fullish length on middle, tucked to the man at square leg
20.2
•
Burl to Tector, no run
pushed back to the bowler
20.1
•
Burl to Tector, no run
dropped at cover? Yup, but it was a difficult chance. He lofted that full ball outside off, and the fielder Masakadza dived to his right and got a hand, but it fell out
So 20 overs are done.
end of over 205 runs
IRE: 109/2CRR: 5.45 • RRR: 0.75 • Need 9 from 72b
Harry Tector8 (8b)
Andy Balbirnie30 (39b 4x4)
Wellington Masakadza 1-0-5-0
Ryan Burl 1-0-9-0
19.6
1
Masakadza to Tector, 1 run
very full on middle, and driven down to long-off for another single
19.5
1
Masakadza to Balbirnie, 1 run
chips this full ball on off to deep point with the open face of the bat
19.4
1
Masakadza to Tector, 1 run
fullish length on off, and tapped toward cover. They set off rather quickly, and a single is stolen
19.3
1
Masakadza to Balbirnie, 1 run
tossed up, and very full outside off. Driven to long-off
19.2
1
Masakadza to Tector, 1 run
full ball outside off, and pushed to deep point
19.1
•
Masakadza to Tector, no run
pretty full on off, and driven to the man at cover
Just one more over, and the result becomes inevitable. Nobody's guess who the winner would be.
Left-arm spinner Masakadza in now. Around the wicket, with a slip
Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
ZIM
57 runs (65)
7 fours1 six
Productive shot
cover drive
16 runs
2 fours0 six
Control
72%
IRE
43 runs (40)
5 fours2 sixes
Productive shot
cover drive
14 runs
3 fours0 six
Control
70%
Best performances - bowlers
IRE
O
8
M
2
R
26
W
3
ECO
3.25
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W | ||||
LEGOFF
LHB
1W | ||||
1W | ||||
IRE
O
8
M
0
R
33
W
3
ECO
4.12
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
2W | ||||
1W | ||||
LEGOFF
LHB
Match details
| Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast | |
| Toss | Ireland, elected to field first |
| Series | |
| Season | 2021 |
| Player Of The Match | |
| Player Of The Series | |
| Series result | 3-match series drawn 1-1 |
| Match number | ODI no. 4323 |
| Hours of play (local time) | 10.30 start, First Session 10.30-14.00, Interval 14.00-14.30, Second Session 14.30-18.00 |
| Match days | 13 September 2021 - day (50-over match) |
| Umpires | |
| TV Umpire | |
| Reserve Umpire | |
| Match Referee | |
| Points | Ireland 10, Zimbabwe 0 |
Language
English
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