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Ireland Gains Lead Over Zimbabwe at Rain-Hit Stormont Test

Ireland Takes Narrow First-Innings Lead

A last-wicket partnership of forty seven helped Ireland to a slim first-innings advantage against Zimbabwe on day of the Test at Stormont.

Late Runs from McBrine and Humphreys

Andy McBrine (28) and Matthew Humphreys (27 now not out) plundered late runs as Ireland made 250 in reply to Zimbabwe’s 210.

Zimbabwe’s Steady Start to Second Innings

Zimbabwe openers Joylord Gumbie and Prince Masvaure saw out the very last 15 minutes because the vacationers reached 12-0 of their 2nd innings at stumps.

Rain Interruptions Affect Play

Friday’s play was hit by means of lengthy rain delays, and the game is finely poised going into the weekend.

Bowlers Dominate Afternoon Session

In a similar style to day one, the bowlers struggled within the morning consultation but excelled within the afternoon as Ireland lost seven wickets for 88 runs.

Chivanga and Muzarabani Shine

Tanaka Chivanga (three-39) took his first three Test wickets while Blessing Muzarabani additionally impressed with three-fifty three.

Record Opening Stand for Ireland

PJ Moor (79) and Andy Balbirnie (19) placed on a document first-wicket stand for Ireland in Test cricket with their partnership of seventy one.

Moor’s Personal Best for Ireland

Moor additionally registered the best Test score for an Ireland opener in Tests as he fell just 4 quick of his great, which got here when he turned into playing for Zimbabwe in 2018.

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Ireland’s Afternoon Collapse

Ireland seemed properly on direction to surpass Zimbabwe’s overall however succumbed to a day disintegrate, which got here after a one-hour rain postpone.

Stirling’s No-Ball Reprieve

Paul Stirling thought he became out for a duck, but a assessment discovered that Chivanga had over-stepped for a no-ball.

Quick Strikes by means of Muzarabani

Stirling struggled earlier than departing for 22, whilst Muzarabani took wickets in balls to dismiss Moor and then Lorcan Tucker for a golden duck.

Williams’ Spin Threat

Sean Williams changed into also a danger, and his spin accounted for Stirling and Mark Adair (0) to complete with 2-eleven.

Zimbabwe Concedes Record Byes

Zimbabwe inspired with the ball however registered an unwanted Test document of forty two byes in an innings.

Humphreys’ Late Flourish

Humphreys plundered 4 boundaries and a six in a past due flurry, but there was proving to be little between the groups within the first Test healthy in Northern Ireland.

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