SIX! George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. The Zimbabwe skipper finishes it in style as they cruise to a nine wicket victory and secure the ODI series 2-1. The Zimbabwean batsmen performed an outstanding performance, with Ben Curran scoring his maiden ODI century. Brian Bennett combined with Curran in a flying start, that had them ahead of the rate throughout an opening partnership of 124, briefly interrupted by a rain break. Bennett would fall to Graham Hume, the solo wicket taker, but Craig Ervine struck an unbeaten 69 off 59 balls, Curran reaching three figures as the target was reached with over 10 overs to spare. Ireland's bowling was ineffective today, as they failed to break the partnerships. Ben Curran is the Player of the Match, and Brian Bennett is the Player of the Series.
39.2
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by McBrine.
39.1
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
39.1
Wide George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to fine leg for 5 runs.
End of Over 39
Over 39. 13 runs. Bowler: Andy McBrine. Zimbabwe: 235/1 (rr 6.03)
38.6
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Balbirnie.
38.5
FOUR! Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
38.4
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
38.3
FOUR! Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
38.2
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs.
38.1
Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Campher.
End of Over 38
Over 38. 5 runs. Bowler: George Dockrell. Zimbabwe: 222/1 (rr 5.84)
37.6
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
37.5
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Balbirnie.
37.4
George Dockrell to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
37.3
George Dockrell to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Stirling.
37.2
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
37.1
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs.
End of Over 37
Over 37. 7 runs. Bowler: Andy McBrine. Zimbabwe: 217/1 (rr 5.86)
36.6
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Tector.
36.5
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Balbirnie.
36.4
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Stirling.
36.3
FOUR! Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. That would be a hundred for Ben Curran!
36.2
Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Hume.
36.1
Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
End of Over 36
Over 36. 1 run. Bowler: Matthew Humphreys. Zimbabwe: 210/1 (rr 5.83)
35.6
Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Stirling.
35.5
Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Campher.
35.4
Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Stirling.
35.3
Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Balbirnie.
35.2
Matthew Humphreys to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
35.1
Matthew Humphreys to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Little.
End of Over 35
Over 35. 4 runs. Bowler: Andy McBrine. Zimbabwe: 209/1 (rr 5.97)
34.6
Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Humphreys.
34.5
Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Commentary
SIX! George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. The Zimbabwe skipper finishes it in style as they cruise to a nine wicket victory and secure the ODI series 2-1. The Zimbabwean batsmen performed an outstanding performance, with Ben Curran scoring his maiden ODI century. Brian Bennett combined with Curran in a flying start, that had them ahead of the rate throughout an opening partnership of 124, briefly interrupted by a rain break. Bennett would fall to Graham Hume, the solo wicket taker, but Craig Ervine struck an unbeaten 69 off 59 balls, Curran reaching three figures as the target was reached with over 10 overs to spare. Ireland's bowling was ineffective today, as they failed to break the partnerships. Ben Curran is the Player of the Match, and Brian Bennett is the Player of the Series.
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by McBrine.
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Wide George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to fine leg for 5 runs.
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Balbirnie.
FOUR! Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs.
Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Campher.
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Balbirnie.
George Dockrell to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
George Dockrell to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Stirling.
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
George Dockrell to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs.
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Tector.
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Balbirnie.
Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Stirling.
FOUR! Andy McBrine to Ben Curran. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. That would be a hundred for Ben Curran!
Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Hume.
Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Stirling.
Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Campher.
Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Stirling.
Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Balbirnie.
Matthew Humphreys to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
Matthew Humphreys to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Little.
Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Humphreys.
Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.