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| Richard Ngarava ran out Craig Young off the penultimate ball of the match © Sportsfile via Getty Images |
Match Overview:
Richard Ngarava concedes just two off the final over as Zimbabwe thrilling 3-run victory over Ireland, despite a fighting knock from No.8 batsman Simi Singh's unbeaten 28 and take a 1-0 lead in a low-scoring first T20I.
Match Stats:
- Zimbabwe's 3-run win was their second smallest victory by terms of runs in T20 international after their narrowest victory was 2-run against India at Harare in 2016.
- Zimbabwe's total of 117 for 7 is the second lowest that they have successfully defended in T20 internationals, after defend 105 against West Indies at Port of Spain in the 2010.
- This is the second time Ireland have failed to chase down a target below 120 in a full 20-over game. after they could not chase target was 97 against West Indies at Kingston in 2014.
- Zimbabwe's 117 was their lowest score against Ireland in T20 internationals, previous lowest was 132 at Bready in 2019.
- Ireland's 114 was their lowest score against Zimbabwe in T20 internationals, previous lowest was 134 at Bready in 2019.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Zimbabwe scored 117-7 in 20 overs with top scorer by Regis Chakabva hammered a 47 off 28-balls including 4-fours & a six with strike rate of 167.85, Wellington Masakadza 19 not out and Craig Ervine 17.
Ireland best bowler by Craig Young, Simi Singh both took 2-wickets and one for Shane Getkate - Barry McCarthy.
Ireland scored 114-9 in 20 overs with top scorer by Simi Singh cracked a unbeaten 28 off 22-balls including 3-fours & a six.
Kevin O'Brien hit 25 off 32-balls including 3-fours and Paul Stirling struck 24 off 19-balls included 5-fours.
Zimbabwe best bowler by Ryan Burl picked up 3-wickets for 22-runs in 4-overs, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza both took 2-wickets and one for Richard Ngarava.
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