After a tricky start to their fourth inning chase, Ireland recovered to beat Zimbabwe by four wickets and secure their second Test win of 2024. Ireland had challenging fourth-inning target of 158 runs with a shaky start, sitting at 33/5 in just eight overs against Zimbabwe in the only Test match in Belfast.

Andy McBrine’s all-round performance leads Ireland to victory

On Day 4 of the match, with Ireland desperately needing a partnership to steer them towards their target, Andy McBrine and wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker stepped up to the task against the Zimbabwe team. However, McBrine will be remembered for scoring five runs off a single delivery on the fourth day of the Test match on Sunday, July 28. Ireland Cricket team’s bowling all-rounder McBrine delivered an exceptional performance in the historic Test match between Ireland and Zimbabwe in Belfast.

Ireland batters’ hilarious five-runs off a single delivery steals the show

In the one-off Test match in Belfast, McBrine and Tucker’s partnership of 96 runs off 118 balls for the sixth wicket guided Ireland to a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe. McBrine played a crucial unbeaten knock of 55 off 82 balls, while Tucker contributed 56 off 64 balls.
The match also featured a dramatic moment when McBrine and Tucker capitalized on a bizarre play, stealing five runs off a single delivery from Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava in the fourth innings.

In a humorous incident during the 18th over of Ireland’s second innings, McBrine faced Ngarava and drove the second ball over the covers. Tendai Chatara, positioned in the field, chased the ball, but? his momentum carried him over the boundary ropes, forcing him to leap o?ver the advertising hoardings.

As Chatara struggled to retrieve the ball from outside the boundary, McBrine and Tucker took advantage, running five runs before Chatara could return the ball to Ngarava. Remarkably, these five runs were scored without overthrows, highlighting McBrine’s quick thinking and the pair’s tactical awareness under pressure.

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Match Summary

In the one-off Test match, Zimbabwe posted scores of 210 and 197 after being invited to bat first by the Ireland team. Key batting performances for Zimbabwe came from Joylord Gumbie (49), Prince Masvaure (74), Sean Williams (40), and Dion Myers (57).

On the other hand, Dion Myers, Mark Adair, and Andy McBrine excelled with the ball for Ireland, each taking four wickets, contributing to a combined total of seven wickets between them. Peter Moor (79)??, Tucker, and McBrine made significant contributions ??with the bat for Ireland.

Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga, and Ngarava were Zimbabwe’s standout bowlers in the match, claiming five, three, and four wickets, respectively. McBrine was named Player of the Match for his exceptional all-round performance, playing a key role in Ireland’s memorable victory over Zimbabwe.

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On Monday, Cricket Ireland unveiled the schedule for their forthcoming matches against South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ireland are set to play a one-off test match against Zimbabwe, followed by a two-match T20I series and a three-match ODI series against ?South Africa later this year.

Ireland will host all these matches; however, due to the country’s inadequate infrastructure, most of them will be played on foreign venues.

One-off test against Zimbabwe

In 2017, Ireland attained Full Member status and hosted their first men’s Test at Malahide, near Dublin, in 2018. However, without a permanent home stadium and due to the high costs of temporary infrastructure, their six subsequent men’s Tests were held overseas. This included their maiden victory against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.

This summer, they are scheduled to host a one-off Test against Zimbabwe at the Civil Service ground ?in Stormont, Belfast, from July 25th to 29th.

White Ball series against South Africa

Ireland will host two T20I matches on September 27th and 29th, alongside three ODI matches against South Africa on October 2nd, 4th, and 7th. All these fixtures are scheduled to tak??e place in Abu Dhab??i.

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Home games schedule of Ireland

• July 25 to 29: One-off test Ireland vs Zimbabwe Civil Service Ground in Stormont, Belfast.
• September 27:Ā Ireland vs South Africa 1st T20I at Shiekh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi
• September 29: Ireland vs South Africa 2nd T20I at Shiekh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi
• October 2: Ireland vs South Africa 1st ODI at Shiekh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi
• October 4:Ā Ireland vs South Africa 2nd ODI at Shiekh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi
• October 7:Ā Ireland vs South Africa 3rd ODI at Shiekh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi

Financial problems of Cricket Ireland

Due to insufficient infrastructure in the country, Ireland has been compelled to relocate the venues for the majority of their home matches. Likewise, South Africa, initially scheduled to tour Ireland for three ODIs and three T20Is in July, will now contest these series in Abu Dhabi from late September. This marks South Africa’s second consecutive away series against Ireland, played on neutral ground, following Cricket Ireland’s decision to move two T20Is to Bristol in England in 2022.

In an interview conducted by ESPNcricinfo, Warren Deutrom, the chief executive of Ireland Cricket Board, stated that the board is actively seeking long-term solutions to infrastructure issues. However, until then, ??Ireland will have no choice but to host th??eir home matches in foreign locations.

“This fixture schedule attempts to strike a balance of competitive, high-quality cricket across multiple formats whilst addressing the challenges we face with respect to our current infrastructure constraints,” said Deutrom.

“While we work on longer-term solutions for some of these challenges – most notably continuing to advocate to Government for the proposed permanent stadium – we know we’ll have to explore ways to creatively increase our capacity to host an ever-increasing schedule in the short term. Continually reviewing how best to optimize our hosting arrangements for cricket in Ireland and playing a few of our home matches in neutral venues overseas is something we must continue to explore, as we have done with the South Africa series this year,” the 48-year-old added.

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Cricket Ireland (CI) have revealed their men’s squads for the forthcoming multi-format series against Afghanistan, set to commence in late Febru??ary in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With a blend of seasoned players and promising newcomers, the squads aim to deliver competitive pe?rformances across all formats.

Debut anticipation

Matthew Foster, a 24-year-old pace bowler hailing from Northern Knights and CSNI in Ireland’s domestic competitions, stands poised for his international debut across formats. Foster’s inclusion in both the Test and white-ball squads marks a significant moment, alongside three other uncapped players, namely Barry McCarthy, Theo van Woerkom, and Craig Young.

Format overview

The series kicks off with a one-off Test scheduled to begin in Abu Dhabi on February 28, where Andrew Balbirnie will lead the Test side. Following the Test match, three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) will take place in Sharjah from March 7 to March 18. Paul Stirling, Balbirnie’s successor in the white-ball format, will continue to lead the team in both the ODI and T20I series.

Preparation and expectations

Ahead of the series, Ireland underwent rigorous training in Spain after achieving a clean sweep of their ODI and T20I series in Zimbabwe in December. The team is set to fly out to the UAE five days prior to the commencement of the one-off Test. Andrew White, Selector for Ireland Men, emphasized the significance of this series in their preparations, particularly with the T20 World Cup looming on the hor??izon.

“This series is a crucial one in our preparations ahead of a big summer, which includes the T20 World Cup. This is always a highly-anticipated contest and I would expect this to be a hard-fought series ā€?one Iā€™m very much looking forward to,” said White, se??lector for Ireland Men in an officia??l statement.

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Ireland’s squads for the multi-format series against Afghanistan:

Test: Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Matthew Foster, Graham Hume, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, James McCollum, PJ Moor, Paul Stirli??ng, Harry Tector, Lorc?an Tucker, Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young

ODI: Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Foster, Graham Hume, Andy McBrine, Barry ?McCarthy, Neil Rock, Paul Stirling (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young

T20I: Ma?rk Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Ge??orge Dockrell, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Paul Stirling (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young

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Fans across the globe have reason to cheer as Cricket Ireland (CI) have officially announced the fixtures for their upcoming home T20I series against the mighty Team India. The announcement, made on T??uesday, has sparked excitement and anticipation among cricket enthusiasts eager to wit?ness the clash of these two cricketing nations.

After the resounding success of India’s previous tour to Ireland in 2022, both teams are gearing up for another thrilling encounter. The details of the series were finalized on June 27, setting the stage for India’s return to the Irish shores.

The? action-packed series will see Ireland hosting Team India for three exhilarating T20I matches. The picturesque grounds of Malahide, situated on the outskirts of Dublin, have been selected as the v??enue for these high-stakes encounters. Cricket aficionados can mark their calendars for August 18, August 20, and August 23, as these dates promise to deliver gripping moments and nail-biting finishes.

The scheduling of this T20I series immediately after India’s all-format tour of the West Indies in July and August adds an extra layer of excitement for fans worldwide. With minimal downtime between the two tours, both teams will be eager to carry their momentu?m into these contests, setting the stage for intense battles on the field.

Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland emphasized the anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming series, expressing confidence that the addition of a third match will provide more fans with the chance to witness the thrilling cricketing action. Deutrom extended his gratitude to the BCCI for consistently incorporating Ireland into the Indian team’s packed schedule. He appreciates the collaborative effort between the two boards in creating a schedule that is fan-friendly by scheduling the matches on the weekends.

“We are delighted to welcome India Men back to Ireland for the second time in 12 months. We saw two sold-out matches in 2022, so to have a three-match series this year should give even more fans the opportunity to enjoy what is always a memorable occasion,” said Deutrom as quoted by ICC.

“Our sincere thanks to the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), first, for their continued inclusion of Ireland in the Indian team’s busy itinerary and also for working with us to ensure as fan-friendly a schedule a possible – having matches on a Friday and Sunday will hopefully maximise the availability of fans,” he added.

India tour of Ireland, T20I Series Fixtures:

• August 18: First T20I at Malahide, 3pm
• August 20: Second T20I at Malahide 3pm
• August 23: Third T20I at Malahide 3pm

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Cricket Ireland, on Wednesday, announced the men’s squad for the upcoming one-off Test against England, scheduled to take place between June 1-4 at Lord’s in London.

Pacer Conor Olphert has been ruled out of the exciting contest due to an injury and will be replaced by fast bowler Matthew Foster in the squad. Olphert had been making positive progress during the winter and pre-season,?? despite an ongoing knee pro??blem.

Unfortunately, he suffered a relapse of sy??mptoms in recent weeks, and despite the best efforts of both Olphert and the medical team, he was unable to regain fitness in time for the Test Match. As a result, Olphert will undergo further investigations and undergo a rehabilitation period to address the issue.

Foster, on the other hand, was earlier called up in the Ireland squad for the??ir tour of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. However, he had to withdraw from the squad as he was unable to fully recover from a previous injury during the rehabilitation process.

It is noteworthy that Foster, who represents CSNI in Belfast in club cricket and the Northern Knights in Inter-Provincial cricket, showcased his skills by taking impressive figures of 3/26 for the Knights against Leinster Lightning in his first List A match of the season. Foster will join the squad on Thursday and accompany the?? rest of t?he Irish players as they are supposed to depart tomorrow evening.

Andrew Balbirnie will continue to captain Ireland, leading a team that boasts several noteworthy players, including Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, and Craig Young.

Ireland squad for the one-off Test against England:

Andrew Balbirnie (c), Mark ??Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Matthew Foster, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Tom Mayes, Andrew McBrine, James McC??ollum, PJ Moor, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.

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Cricket Ireland (CI) haveĀ announced a 14-player squad for Men’s upcoming T20 International series against South Africa and Afghanistan.

The battle against the Prot?eas will be played in Bristol between August 3 and 5, while the fixtures against Afghanistan will take place in Stormont.

Despite being whitewashed 3-0 at home against New Zealand, the selectors have retained the same 14-member squad for?? the forthcomin??g games.

“We are now getting down to the final stages of our preparations as we build towards the Men’s T20 World Cup in October. The squad has faced two high-quality opponents in recent weeks, in India and New Zealand, and have stern tests ahead against South Africa and Afghanistan,” said Chair of National Men’s Selectors Andrew White in a statement.

“We believe, while the results have not gone our way, the brand of cricket that [head coach] Heinrich Malan is instilling in the squad is showing positive signs and the players are beginning to equip themselves well as they build towards the World Cup in Australia. We have, however, sought to give ourselves a level of selection flexibility later in the Afghan series, and will announce a squad for the final two T20Is of that series in due course,” he added.

Ireland squad for South Africa and Afghanistan T20Is:

Andrew Balbirnie (capta?in), Mark Adair, Curtis Camp?her, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Josh Little, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.

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