Zimbabwe vs Ireland, Live Score and Commentary, ZIM v IRE, 17 December, 2023
COMPLETED / 3rd ODI / Harare Sports Club
197/10 (40 ov)
204/3 (37.5 ov)
Ireland won by 7 wickets (D/L method)
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Player of the match
Andy Balbirnie,
Ireland
Player of the Series
Curtis Campher,
Ireland
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorcan Tucker | 29 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 126.09 |
| Andy Balbirnie | 82 | 102 | 4 | 1 | 80.39 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Tanaka Chivanga | 6.5 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 7.46 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 7 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 5.00 |
Ireland won by 7 wickets (D/L method)
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (SA won by 5 wickets) | Super 8 Group 1 (X2 v X4) | 1 Mar 2026 |
| India (IND won by 72 runs) | Super 8 Group 1 (X1 v X2) | 26 Feb 2026 |
| West Indies (WI won by 107 runs) | Super 8 Group 1 (X2 v X3) | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Sri Lanka (ZIM won by 6 wickets) | 38th Match, Group B | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Ireland (Match abandoned due to rain) | 32nd Match, Group B | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe (Match abandoned due to rain) | 32nd Match, Group B | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Oman (IRE won by 96 runs) | 22nd Match, Group B | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Australia (AUS won by 67 runs) | 14th Match, Group B | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Sri Lanka (SL won by 20 runs) | 6th Match, Group B | 8 Feb 2026 |
| United Arab Emirates (IRE won by 30 runs) | 2nd T20I | 31 Jan 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 59 run (7 ov): Lorcan Tucker: 29 (23), Andy Balbirnie: 27 (19)
- Last Bat: Harry Tector 33(42) - c S Raza b LM Jongwe Luke Jongwe
- Fall of Wickets: 12 - 1 Paul Stirling, 82 - 2 Curtis Campher, 145 - 3 Harry Tector
- Reviews Remaining: Ireland - 0 of 0, Zimbabwe - 0 of 0
- Toss: Ireland elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 3rd ODI
- Series: Zimbabwe vs Ireland
- Date: Sunday, December 17, 2023
- Time: 12:45 PM
- Venue: Harare Sports Club
- City: Harare
- Umpires: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa), Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe), Forster Mutizwa (Zimbabwe, TV)
- Referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)
Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 34 (3 runs)
Tanaka Chivanga to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Tanaka Chivanga to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
Tanaka Chivanga to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Tanaka Chivanga to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Tanaka Chivanga to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Tanaka Chivanga to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
End of over 35 (6 runs)
Sikandar Raza to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Sikandar Raza to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease, hits defensive shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Sikandar Raza to Andy Balbirnie, 3 runs, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, edged!! and the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed ramp shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 36 (9 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and dabs sweep with soft hands, edged!! and the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
End of over 37 (10 runs)
Tanaka Chivanga to Lorcan Tucker, 1 wide, inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Lorcan Tucker's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
Tanaka Chivanga to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
Tanaka Chivanga to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward long off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Tanaka Chivanga to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Tanaka Chivanga to Lorcan Tucker, 1 wide, fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Lorcan Tucker's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
Tanaka Chivanga to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Tanaka Chivanga to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.