Zimbabwe vs Ireland Result – 2nd ODI

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2nd ODI • Ireland tour of Zimbabwe

ZIM

245/10 (49)

IRE

249/4 (48.4)

Ireland won by 6 wickets

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48.4

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Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, Four

48.3

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Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

48.2

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Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

48.1

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Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

End of over 48 (3 runs)

George Dockrell 20 (20)

Lorcan Tucker 32 (44)

IRE 245/4

Blessing Muzarabani 10-1-51-2

47.6

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Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run

47.5

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Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, 2 runs

47.4

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Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

47.3

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Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run

47.2

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Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run

47.1

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Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run

End of over 47 (3 runs)

George Dockrell 18 (18)

Lorcan Tucker 31 (40)

IRE 242/4

Wellington Masakadza 10-0-40-0

46.6

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Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell, 2 runs

46.5

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Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

46.4

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Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

46.3

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Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

46.2

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Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

46.1

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Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

End of over 46 (12 runs)

George Dockrell 16 (17)

Lorcan Tucker 30 (35)

IRE 239/4

Richard Ngarava 9-1-53-0

45.6

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Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, Four

45.5

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Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, Four

45.5

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Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 2 no ball

45.4

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Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, no run

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Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 1 run

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Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, no run

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Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

End of over 45 (3 runs)

George Dockrell 7 (13)

Lorcan Tucker 28 (32)

IRE 227/4

Sikandar Raza 8-0-32-0

44.6

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Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell, no run

Match Summary

Zimbabwe and Ireland met in 2nd ODI of Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 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: 48.4: Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, Four | 45.6: Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, Four | 45.5: Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 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 6 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

48.4: Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, Four
45.6: Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, Four
45.5: Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Ireland won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 48.4: Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, 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

48.4 4 Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, Four

48.3 0 Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

48.2 0 Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

48.1 0 Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

End of over 48 (3 runs)

George Dockrell 20 (20)

Lorcan Tucker 32 (44)

IRE 245/4

Blessing Muzarabani 10-1-51-2

47.6 0 Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run

47.5 2 Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, 2 runs

47.4 1 Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

47.3 0 Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run

47.2 0 Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run

47.1 0 Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run

End of over 47 (3 runs)

George Dockrell 18 (18)

Lorcan Tucker 31 (40)

IRE 242/4

Wellington Masakadza 10-0-40-0

46.6 2 Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell, 2 runs

46.5 1 Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

46.4 0 Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

46.3 0 Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

46.2 0 Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

46.1 0 Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

End of over 46 (12 runs)

George Dockrell 16 (17)

Lorcan Tucker 30 (35)

IRE 239/4

Richard Ngarava 9-1-53-0

45.6 4 Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, Four

45.5 4 Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, Four

45.5 2N Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 2 no ball

45.4 0 Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, no run

45.3 1 Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 1 run

45.2 0 Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, no run

45.1 1 Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

End of over 45 (3 runs)

George Dockrell 7 (13)

Lorcan Tucker 28 (32)

IRE 227/4

Sikandar Raza 8-0-32-0

44.6 0 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI match?
Ireland won by 6 wickets.

What is the Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI?
Zimbabwe vs Ireland is the 2nd ODI of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Zimbabwe vs Ireland live score?
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