Ireland v Zimbabwe, Only Test, Belfast, 25-29 July, 2024

Paddies on top after Day 1.

The sent-in Mugabes dismissed for 210.

Notably, this game marks the test debut of Joylord Gumbie & he produced a fine innings of 49 in an opening partnership of 97 with Prince Masvaure who made 74.


Gumbies rule OK

Paddies opener Peter Moor (didn't he coach the Poms at some point in the near past?) looking for a Test ton as Ireland build towards a lead.

The Bots have soldiered on admirably. They have restricted the Paddies to a possible deficit.

From 1-99 the potato farmers have lost constant wickets to be 7-189 and facing a possible 1st innings shortfall.

Ireland managed a 40 run I1 lead.

59 extras incl 42 byes in 59 overs.

 how????

Shit keeper??

it was his Test debut, maybe nerves

He also made a first ball duck.

Having a Barry!

From cricinfo

It was a challenging day for Clive Madande, the Zimbabwe wicketkeeper on debut. He first dropped Balbirnie in the morning, and the ball followed him through the day. The inconsistency in line from the seamers, especially spraying the ball down the leg side or the late swing generated after leaving the batters, forced Madande to jump in both directions to stop potential sundries. Sometimes he was successful, but often, the ball went past him.

Most byes conceded by a wk
Highest percentage of runs scored by byes (min 200)

WideWally wrote:He also made a first ball duck.

Having a Barry!

Both keepers made a golden duck in their team’s first innings.

Ireland 5/33 in the 2nd inngs, needing a further 125 to win

Yikes. The Paddies are making an awful mess of chasing a lowly 158.

they only need 33 more runs now, with 4 wickets in hand

Ireland win by 4 wickets

Good late order fightback by the Paddies. Tucker and McBrine rebuilt with a near-100 6th wicket stand, then McBrine took them home to the 158 target.

Congrats Ireland.