Series #1768172469852
24/01/2026 - 12:23 AM
ZI

Zimbabwe ODI

181/930.0 Overs
VS
IR

Ireland ODI

182/727.5 Overs

Zimbabwe ODI won the match by 3 wicket.

Man of the MatchRichard Ngarava

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Ireland ODI Inning

181/930.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
A
Andy Balbirnie
c Brad Evans b Ernest Masuku28333184.8
P
Paul Stirling
c Tony Munyonga b Richard Ngarava4400100.0
C
Cade Carmichael
b Blessing Muzarabani383340115.2
H
Harry Tector
b Brad Evans201830111.1
L
Lorcan Tucker
c Blessing Muzarabani b Clive Madande 332232150.0
G
George Dockrell
s Tony Munyonga b Brad Evans7401175.0
A
Andy McBrine
b Richard Ngarava8121066.7
B
Barry McCarthy
c Tony Munyonga b Richard Ngarava10110190.9
J
Josh Little
c Brendan Taylor b Ernest Masuku11161068.8
J
Jordan NeillStriker
not out12191063.2
B
Boyd Rankin
not out590055.6
Extras5 (wd 1, nb 1, b 2, lb 1)
Total181/9 (30.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
B
Blessing Muzarabani
6.003415.67
R
Richard Ngarava
6.003535.83
S
Sikander Raza
6.013105.17
E
Ernest Masuku
6.003325.50
B
Brad Evans
4.002426.00
C
Clive Madande
2.0021110.50
Fielding Highlights
Brad Evans
1 C
Tony Munyonga
2 C1 St
Blessing Muzarabani
1 C
Brendan Taylor
1 C

Partnerships

Andy Balbirnie & Paul Stirling
Andy Balbirnie 8 · Paul Stirling 4
12 (19b)
Cade Carmichael & Andy Balbirnie
Cade Carmichael 18 · Andy Balbirnie 20
38 (34b)
Harry Tector & Cade Carmichael
Harry Tector 20 · Cade Carmichael 13
33 (31b)
Cade Carmichael & Lorcan Tucker
Cade Carmichael 5 · Lorcan Tucker 1
6 (5b)
George Dockrell & Lorcan Tucker
George Dockrell 7 · Lorcan Tucker 0
7 (4b)
Andy McBrine & Lorcan Tucker
Andy McBrine 8 · Lorcan Tucker 11
21 (19b)
Barry McCarthy & Lorcan Tucker
Barry McCarthy 9 · Lorcan Tucker 21
30 (20b)
Barry McCarthy & Josh Little
Barry McCarthy 1 · Josh Little 1
2 (5b)
Jordan Neill & Josh Little
Jordan Neill 6 · Josh Little 10
17 (24b)
Boyd Rankin & Jordan Neill
Boyd Rankin 5 · Jordan Neill 6
11 (19b)
Match Timeline30 Overs
Over 30Brad Evans
4 Runs
2
0
0
0
1
1
Over 29Ernest Masuku
7 Runs
0
1
1
1
4
0
Over 28Sikander Raza
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 27Ernest Masuku
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
1
0
1
W
0
Over 26Sikander Raza
7 Runs
1
0
1
1
0
4
Over 25Ernest Masuku
2 Runs
0
0
0
1
1
0
Over 24Sikander Raza
4 Runs
1
0
0
2
1
0
Over 23Richard Ngarava
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
0
1
1
W
1
Over 22Clive Madande
1 Wkt13 Runs
1
0
6
6
0
W
Over 21Richard Ngarava
8 Runs
4
0
0
4
0
0
Over 20Clive Madande
8 Runs
6
1
1
0
0
0
Over 19Richard Ngarava
1 Wkt7 Runs
1
1
4
W
1
0
Over 18Brad Evans
10 Runs
2
2
1
0
1
4
Over 17Blessing Muzarabani
5 Runs
2
1
0
2
0
0
Over 16Brad Evans
1 Wkt6 Runs
6
0
W
0
0
0
Over 15Blessing Muzarabani
1 Wkt10 Runs
NB
4
1
0
1
W
1
Over 14Brad Evans
1 Wkt6 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
W
Over 13Ernest Masuku
5 Runs
2
1
0
1
0
1
Over 12Sikander Raza
6 Runs
2
0
0
0
0
4
Over 11Ernest Masuku
8 Runs
4
0
0
4
0
0
Over 10Sikander Raza
7 Runs
1
1
0
1
4
0
Over 9Ernest Masuku
1 Wkt9 Runs
0
2
1
4
W
Wd
1
Over 8Sikander Raza
7 Runs
1
0
1
1
0
4
Over 7Blessing Muzarabani
5 Runs
1
0
1
1
2
0
Over 6Richard Ngarava
8 Runs
6
0
0
1
0
1
Over 5Blessing Muzarabani
6 Runs
1
0
0
1
4
0
Over 4Richard Ngarava
1 Wkt5 Runs
W
0
2
2
1
0
Over 3Blessing Muzarabani
5 Runs
1
0
0
0
4
0
Over 2Richard Ngarava
4 Runs
0
0
1
2
1
0
Over 1Blessing Muzarabani
3 Runs
2
0
0
0
0
1

Zimbabwe ODI Inning

182/727.5 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Brian Bennett
b Barry McCarthy490044.4
B
Ben Curran
c Lorcan Tucker b Boyd Rankin413342124.2
B
Brendan Taylor
s Lorcan Tucker b George Dockrell27352177.1
S
Sean Williams
c Andy McBrine b Andy McBrine 454060112.5
S
Sikander Raza
b Barry McCarthy241631150.0
T
Tony Munyonga
b Josh Little380037.5
C
Clive Madande Striker
not out151320115.4
B
Brad Evans
lbw Josh Little141410100.0
R
Richard Ngarava
not out1100100.0
Extras8 (wd 1, nb 2, b 0, lb 5)
Total182/7 (27.5 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
G
George Dockrell
4.502815.79
J
Josh Little
6.003525.83
B
Barry McCarthy
6.003826.33
J
Jordan Neill
3.002207.33
B
Boyd Rankin
6.003916.50
A
Andy McBrine
2.001517.50
Fielding Highlights
Lorcan Tucker
1 C1 St
Andy McBrine
1 C

Partnerships

Brian Bennett & Ben Curran
Brian Bennett 4 · Ben Curran 15
19 (19b)
Brendan Taylor & Ben Curran
Brendan Taylor 22 · Ben Curran 26
48 (54b)
Sean Williams & Brendan Taylor
Sean Williams 1 · Brendan Taylor 5
6 (5b)
Sikander Raza & Sean Williams
Sikander Raza 22 · Sean Williams 35
61 (45b)
Tony Munyonga & Sean Williams
Tony Munyonga 3 · Sean Williams 8
12 (14b)
Clive Madande & Sean Williams
Clive Madande 1 · Sean Williams 1
2 (4b)
Brad Evans & Clive Madande
Brad Evans 14 · Clive Madande 11
25 (21b)
Clive Madande & Richard Ngarava
Clive Madande 3 · Richard Ngarava 1
4 (5b)
Match Timeline28 Overs
Over 28George Dockrell
4 Runs
0
0
2
1
1
Over 27Josh Little
1 Wkt8 Runs
1
1
2
4
0
W
Over 26Andy McBrine
10 Runs
1
0
1
4
0
4
Over 25Josh Little
4 Runs
0
0
2
1
0
1
Over 24Andy McBrine
1 Wkt5 Runs
1
1
W
0
2
1
Over 23Josh Little
1 Wkt5 Runs
NB
1
1
1
1
W
0
Over 22Boyd Rankin
8 Runs
0
1
1
0
2
4
Over 21Barry McCarthy
1 Wkt8 Runs
1
NB
4
W
0
0
0
Over 20Boyd Rankin
10 Runs
1
4
0
0
1
4
Over 19Boyd Rankin
6 Runs
0
2
0
4
0
0
Over 18Barry McCarthy
11 Runs
4
0
1
6
0
0
Over 17Boyd Rankin
3 Runs
0
0
1
1
0
1
Over 16George Dockrell
9 Runs
2
2
0
4
1
0
Over 15Boyd Rankin
11 Runs
4
1
1
0
4
1
Over 14George Dockrell
1 Wkt7 Runs
W
0
4
0
0
1
1
Over 13Boyd Rankin
1 Wkt6 Runs
W
1
0
0
4
1
Over 12George Dockrell
4 Runs
2
1
0
1
0
0
Over 11Jordan Neill
14 Runs
0
1
1
6
0
6
Over 10George Dockrell
4 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
0
Over 9Jordan Neill
3 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
2
Over 8Barry McCarthy
6 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
4
Over 7Jordan Neill
5 Runs
0
1
1
1
0
2
Over 6Barry McCarthy
7 Runs
1
0
6
0
0
0
Over 5Josh Little
1 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
Over 4Barry McCarthy
1 Wkt4 Runs
W
2
0
0
1
1
Over 3Josh Little
10 Runs
0
2
0
4
4
0
Over 2Barry McCarthy
2 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
0
Over 1Josh Little
7 Runs
0
0
2
1
0
4
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Zimbabwe ODI vs Ireland ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Associate One-Day Cup S1 • Zimbabwe ODI won the match by 3 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 363 runs & 16 wickets
Ireland ODI Top Batter: Cade Carmichael — 38 (33b, 4x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Richard Ngarava — 3/35 (6.0 ov)
Zimbabwe ODI Top Batter: Sean Williams — 45 (40b, 6x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Josh Little — 2/35 (6.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Sikander Raza & Sean Williams — 61 runs (45b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe ODI) — 167.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Zimbabwe ODI took on Ireland ODI on Jan 18, 2026, 04:05 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Zimbabwe ODI won the match by 3 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 363 runs and 16 wickets fall between Ireland ODI (181/9 in 30.0 overs) and Zimbabwe ODI (182/7 in 27.5 overs).

2. Ireland ODI Innings Breakdown (181/9)

Batting in the first innings, Ireland ODI finished on 181/9 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.03 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Ireland ODI accumulated 31 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Cade Carmichael spearheaded the batting effort with 38 runs off 33 balls (including 4 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 115.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Lorcan Tucker, who contributed 33 runs off 22 deliveries, while Andy Balbirnie added 28 (33b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 2, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Richard Ngarava led the bowling figures with 3/35 in 6.0 overs (economy 5.83), assisted by Ernest Masuku (2/33 in 6.0 overs).

3. Zimbabwe ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (182/7)

Pursuing a target of 182 runs for victory, Zimbabwe ODI recorded 182/7 in 27.5 overs at a scoring rate of 6.54 runs per over. Sean Williams anchored the chase for Zimbabwe ODI with 45 runs from 40 balls (6 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 112.5), alongside Ben Curran who chipped in with 41 off 33 balls. Defending the total, Josh Little delivered a key spell of 2/35 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.83, while Barry McCarthy finished with 2/38 (6.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sikander Raza and Sean Williams (Zimbabwe ODI), who combined for 61 runs off 45 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Tony Munyonga making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe ODI) topped the match rankings with 167.0 total points, followed closely by Brad Evans (151.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Richard Ngarava.