Ireland vs Zimbabwe Result – Only Test

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Only Test • Zimbabwe tour of Ireland

IRE

250/10 & 158/6 (36.1)

ZIM

210/10 & 197/10 (71)

Ireland won by 4 wickets

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36.1

4

Sean Williams to Mark Adair, Four

End of over 36 (3 runs)

Andy McBrine 55 (82)

Mark Adair 20 (37)

IRE 154/6

Richard Ngarava 11-4-53-1

35.6

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Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run

35.5

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Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run

35.4

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Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, 1 run

35.3

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Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, 1 run

35.2

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Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, 1 run

35.1

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Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, no run

End of over 35 (4 runs)

Andy McBrine 54 (79)

Mark Adair 18 (34)

IRE 151/6

Sean Williams 5-0-17-0

34.6

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Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, no run

34.5

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Sean Williams to Mark Adair, 1 run

34.4

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Sean Williams to Mark Adair, no run

34.3

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Sean Williams to Mark Adair, no run

34.2

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Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, 1 run

34.1

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Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, 2 runs

End of over 34 (7 runs)

Mark Adair 17 (31)

Andy McBrine 51 (76)

IRE 147/6

Richard Ngarava 10-4-50-1

33.6

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Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, no run

33.5

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Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, no run

33.4

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Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, Four

33.3

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Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, 1 run

33.2

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Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, 1 run

33.1

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Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, 1 run

End of over 33 (7 runs)

Mark Adair 12 (27)

Andy McBrine 49 (74)

IRE 140/6

Victor Nyauchi 1-0-7-0

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Victor Nyauchi to Mark Adair, no run

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Victor Nyauchi to Mark Adair, 2 runs

32.4

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Victor Nyauchi to Mark Adair, Four

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Victor Nyauchi to Andy McBrine, 1 run

32.2

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Victor Nyauchi to Andy McBrine, no run

Match Summary

Ireland and Zimbabwe met in Only Test of Zimbabwe tour of Ireland, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 36.1: Sean Williams to Mark Adair, Four | 33.4: Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, Four | 32.4: Victor Nyauchi to Mark Adair, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Ireland won by 4 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

36.1: Sean Williams to Mark Adair, Four
33.4: Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, Four
32.4: Victor Nyauchi to Mark Adair, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Ireland won by 4 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 36.1: Sean Williams to Mark Adair, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

36.1 4 Sean Williams to Mark Adair, Four

End of over 36 (3 runs)

Andy McBrine 55 (82)

Mark Adair 20 (37)

IRE 154/6

Richard Ngarava 11-4-53-1

35.6 0 Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run

35.5 0 Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run

35.4 1 Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, 1 run

35.3 1 Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, 1 run

35.2 1 Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, 1 run

35.1 0 Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, no run

End of over 35 (4 runs)

Andy McBrine 54 (79)

Mark Adair 18 (34)

IRE 151/6

Sean Williams 5-0-17-0

34.6 0 Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, no run

34.5 1 Sean Williams to Mark Adair, 1 run

34.4 0 Sean Williams to Mark Adair, no run

34.3 0 Sean Williams to Mark Adair, no run

34.2 1 Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, 1 run

34.1 2 Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, 2 runs

End of over 34 (7 runs)

Mark Adair 17 (31)

Andy McBrine 51 (76)

IRE 147/6

Richard Ngarava 10-4-50-1

33.6 0 Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, no run

33.5 0 Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, no run

33.4 4 Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, Four

33.3 1 Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, 1 run

33.2 1 Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, 1 run

33.1 1 Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, 1 run

End of over 33 (7 runs)

Mark Adair 12 (27)

Andy McBrine 49 (74)

IRE 140/6

Victor Nyauchi 1-0-7-0

32.6 0 Victor Nyauchi to Mark Adair, no run

32.5 2 Victor Nyauchi to Mark Adair, 2 runs

32.4 4 Victor Nyauchi to Mark Adair, Four

32.3 1 Victor Nyauchi to Andy McBrine, 1 run

32.2 0 Victor Nyauchi to Andy McBrine, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Ireland vs Zimbabwe Only Test match?
Ireland won by 4 wickets.

What is the Ireland vs Zimbabwe Only Test?
Ireland vs Zimbabwe is the Only Test of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Ireland vs Zimbabwe live score?
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