Zimbabwe vs Ireland, Live Score and Commentary, ZIM v IRE, 10 December, 2023
COMPLETED / 3rd T20I / Harare Sports Club
140/6 (20 ov)
141/4 (18.4 ov)
Ireland won by 6 wickets
Recent
Player of the match
George Dockrell,
Ireland
Player of the Series
Curtis Campher,
Ireland
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dockrell | 49 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 153.13 |
| Harry Tector | 54 | 45 | 3 | 2 | 120.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Richard Ngarava | 3.4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.91 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 |
Ireland won by 6 wickets
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (NZ won by 9 wickets) | 1st Test | 30 Jul 2025 |
| New Zealand (NZ won by 60 runs) | 6th T20I | 24 Jul 2025 |
| South Africa (SA won by 7 wickets) | 4th T20I | 20 Jul 2025 |
| New Zealand (NZ won by 8 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 18 Jul 2025 |
| South Africa (SA won by 5 wickets) | 1st T20I | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| West Indies (WI won by 62 runs) | 3rd T20I | 15 Jun 2025 |
| West Indies (Match Abandoned) | 2nd T20I | 14 Jun 2025 |
| West Indies (Match abandoned without a ball bowled) | 1st T20I | 12 Jun 2025 |
| West Indies (WI won by 197 runs (DLS Method)) | 3rd ODI | 25 May 2025 |
| West Indies (Match Abandoned Due to Rain) | 2nd ODI | 23 May 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 104 run (11.4 ov): Harry Tector: 51 (38), George Dockrell: 49 (32)
- Last Bat: Curtis Campher 5(9) - c RP Burl b B Mavuta Brandon Mavuta
- Fall of Wickets: 8 - 1 Paul Stirling, 25 - 2 Andy Balbirnie, 29 - 3 Lorcan Tucker, 37 - 4 Curtis Campher
- Reviews Remaining: Ireland - 0 of 0, Zimbabwe - 0 of 0
- Toss: Ireland elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 3rd T20I
- Series: Zimbabwe vs Ireland
- Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023
- Time: 04:30 PM
- Venue: Harare Sports Club
- City: Harare
- Umpires: Christopher Phiri(Zimbabwe), Langton Rusere(Zimbabwe), Iknow Chabi (Zimbabwe, TV)
- Referee: Andy Pycroft(Zimbabwe)
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward and plays a well-timed push 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.
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, Six, Six !! inswinger is delivered on the stumps, good length, Harry Tector goes forward, displays great skill by powering pull to deep mid wicket for a magnificent Maximum!
End of over 15 (10 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps. Harry Tector goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes forward and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Luke Jongwe sends down a sharp delivery, Harry Tector goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, 2 runs, Harry Tector goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, 2 runs, Harry Tector goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps. Harry Tector goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 17 (14 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, full length, on the stumps, Blessing Muzarabani bowls a sharp delivery, and George Dockrell goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward, dabs cut with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward and slash push towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 2 runs, George Dockrell goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.