Paul Stirling-led Ireland cricket team will take on Zimbabwe on Saturday in Harare for the 2nd T20 match of the three-match bilateral series. In the first T20I, Zimbabwe secured a close one-wicket in the thriller. Hosts Zimbabwe are leading the T20 series with 1-0. (Cricket News)
Sikandar Raza played the captain's knock and made 65 runs in 42 balls when Zimbabwe were chasing a target of 148 runs set by Ireland. Wessly Madhevere and Clive Madande also added crucial runs before Blessing Muzarabani hit the winning runs when Zimbabwe needed 2 runs on the final delivery of Barry McCarthy's over.
Before that, Ireland managed to put 147 runs on the board after the completion of 20 overs. Andrew Balbrnie was the highest scorer with 32 runs. Harry Tector and Gareth Delany also added 24 and 26 runs respectively. Sikandar Raza bowled an economical spell and gave just 28 runs in his four over and also took three wickets. Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani also grabbed a brace each.
Head To Head Record
Zimbabwe and Ireland have fought each other 12 times in the shortest format. Both teams have won six matches each. They have an opportunity to take the lead in the head-to-head records.
Total matches played - 12
Ireland won - 6
Zimbabwe won - 6
Squads:
Ireland T20I Squad
Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Josh Little, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young
Zimbabwe T20I squad
Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Trevor Gwandu, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Carl Mumba, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sean Williams
Here are the live-streaming and other details of the 2nd Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20 match:
Where the Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20I match will be played?
The Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20I match will be played at Harare Sports Club, Harare.
When the Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20I match will be played?
The Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20I match will be played on Saturday, December 9.
At what time the Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20I match will start?
The Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20I match will start at 4:30 pm (IST).
Where the Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20I match can be live-streamed?
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20I match can be live-streamed on the Fancode app and website in India.
