Belfast : Ireland defeated Zimbabwe by 4 wickets at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast in the Only Test , recording their maiden home victory in Test. Andy McBrine starred with allround performance of 83 runs & 7 wickets.
In 1st Innings, Zimbabwe Batting 1st started off well with 97 runs partnership. However, were reduced to 210 runs, with brilliant bowling display of Andy McBrine (3/37), Barry McCarthy (3/42).
In Ireland’s 1st innings, they replied with 250 runs, with Peter Moor (75) being only positive point in the Batting lineup.
Blessing Muzurabani (3/53), Tanaka Chivanga (3/39) helped Zimbabwe restrict them to the score.
In Zimbabwe 2nd innings, Andy McBrine starred with 4-fer , diminishing Zimbabwe on 197 runs. Only Dion Myers (57) & Sean Williams were positive scorers.
Chasing 158 runs, Ireland lost 5 wickets for 21 runs, with Richard Ngarava (4/53) wrecking havoc. However, Lorcan Tucker (56), Andy McBrine (55*) guided Ireland to historic victory.
McBrine was adjourned the Man of the Match for his allround heroics.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Zim : 210 (71.3)
Prince Masvaure : 74 (152)
Ire
Andy McBrine : 3/37
Barry McCarthy : 3/42
1st Innings :
Ire : 250 (58.3)
Peter Moor : 79 (105)
Zim
Tanaka Chivanga : 3/39
Blessing Muzarabani : 3/53
2nd Innings :
Zim : 197 (71)
Dion Myers : 57 (142)
Ire
Andy McBrine : 4/38
2nd Innings :
Ire : 158-6 (36.1)
Lorcan Tucker : 56 (64)
Andy McBrine : 55* (82)
Zim
Richard Ngarava : 4/53
Result : Ireland win by 4 wickets
