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Ireland vs Zimbabwe Result – 4th Match, First Round Group B

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4th Match, First Round Group B • ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Ireland cricket team logo
IRE
143/9 (20)
Zimbabwe cricket team logo
ZIM
174/7 (20)
Zimbabwe won by 31 runs
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Player of the match: Sikandar Raza

End of over 20 (4 runs)
Barry McCarthy 22 (16)
Josh Little 7 (11)
IRE 143/9
Richard Ngarava 4-2-22-0
19.6
0
R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run
19.5
0
R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run
19.4
4
R Ngarava to Josh Little, Four
19.3
0
R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run
19.2
0
R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run
19.1
0
R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run
End of over 19 (12 runs)
Barry McCarthy 22 (16)
Josh Little 3 (5)
IRE 139/9
Blessing Muzarabani 4-3-23-0
18.6
6
B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, Six
18.5
1
B Muzarabani to Josh Little, 1 run
18.4
1
B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, 1 run
18.3
0
B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, no run
18.2
0
B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, no run
18.1
4L
B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, 4 leg bye
End of over 18 (7 runs)
Barry McCarthy 15 (11)
Josh Little 2 (4)
IRE 127/9
Richard Ngarava 3-2-18-0
17.6
1
R Ngarava to Barry McCarthy, 1 run
17.5
4
R Ngarava to Barry McCarthy, Four
17.4
0
R Ngarava to Barry McCarthy, no run
17.3
1
R Ngarava to Josh Little, 1 run
17.2
0
R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run
17.1
1
R Ngarava to Barry McCarthy, 1 run
End of over 17 (9 runs)
Barry McCarthy 9 (7)
Josh Little 1 (2)
IRE 120/9
Tendai Chatara 4-2-22-0
16.6
1
TL Chatara to Barry McCarthy, 1 run
16.5
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TL Chatara to Josh Little, 1 run
16.4
1
TL Chatara to Barry McCarthy, 1 run
16.3
6
TL Chatara to Barry McCarthy, Six
16.2
0
TL Chatara to Barry McCarthy, no run
16.1
0
TL Chatara to Barry McCarthy, no run

Match Summary

Ireland and Zimbabwe met in 4th Match, First Round Group B of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 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: 19.4: R Ngarava to Josh Little, Four | 18.6: B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, Six | 17.5: R Ngarava to Barry McCarthy, 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 (Zimbabwe won by 31 runs), 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

  • 19.4: R Ngarava to Josh Little, Four
  • 18.6: B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, Six
  • 17.5: R Ngarava to Barry McCarthy, Four
  • 16.3: TL Chatara to Barry McCarthy, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Zimbabwe won by 31 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.4: R Ngarava to Josh Little, 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

End of over 20 (4 runs)
Barry McCarthy 22 (16)
Josh Little 7 (11)
IRE 143/9
Richard Ngarava 4-2-22-0

19.6 0 R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run

19.5 0 R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run

19.4 4 R Ngarava to Josh Little, Four

19.3 0 R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run

19.2 0 R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run

19.1 0 R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run

End of over 19 (12 runs)
Barry McCarthy 22 (16)
Josh Little 3 (5)
IRE 139/9
Blessing Muzarabani 4-3-23-0

18.6 6 B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, Six

18.5 1 B Muzarabani to Josh Little, 1 run

18.4 1 B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

18.3 0 B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, no run

18.2 0 B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, no run

18.1 4L B Muzarabani to Barry McCarthy, 4 leg bye

End of over 18 (7 runs)
Barry McCarthy 15 (11)
Josh Little 2 (4)
IRE 127/9
Richard Ngarava 3-2-18-0

17.6 1 R Ngarava to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

17.5 4 R Ngarava to Barry McCarthy, Four

17.4 0 R Ngarava to Barry McCarthy, no run

17.3 1 R Ngarava to Josh Little, 1 run

17.2 0 R Ngarava to Josh Little, no run

17.1 1 R Ngarava to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

End of over 17 (9 runs)
Barry McCarthy 9 (7)
Josh Little 1 (2)
IRE 120/9
Tendai Chatara 4-2-22-0

16.6 1 TL Chatara to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

16.5 1 TL Chatara to Josh Little, 1 run

16.4 1 TL Chatara to Barry McCarthy, 1 run

16.3 6 TL Chatara to Barry McCarthy, Six

16.2 0 TL Chatara to Barry McCarthy, no run

16.1 0 TL Chatara to Barry McCarthy, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Ireland vs Zimbabwe 4th Match, First Round Group B match?
Zimbabwe won by 31 runs.

What is the Ireland vs Zimbabwe 4th Match, First Round Group B?
Ireland vs Zimbabwe is the 4th Match, First Round Group B of the 2022 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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Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup