Zimbabwe vs Ireland LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Ireland in Zimbabwe December 2023
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Follow live coverage of Zimbabwe vs Ireland from the Ireland in Zimbabwe December 2023 today.
The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.
The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.
The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament.
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Zimbabwe vs Ireland
19.2
Mark Adair to Brandon Mavuta. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
19.2
Wide Mark Adair to Brandon Mavuta. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
19.1
Mark Adair to Brandon Mavuta. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
18.6
Barry McCarthy to Brandon Mavuta. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Young.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
18.5
Barry McCarthy to Luke Jongwe. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Campher.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
18.4
FOUR! Barry McCarthy to Luke Jongwe. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
18.3
Barry McCarthy to Luke Jongwe. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
18.2
Barry McCarthy to Brandon Mavuta. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, inside edge to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
18.1
Barry McCarthy to Brandon Mavuta. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Dockrell.
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