Andy McBrine, Matthew Humphreys shines in Ireland’s victory over Zimbabwe in a one -off test
In an attractive meeting at the Queens Sports Club, Ireland Triumphed with 63 rides against Zimbabwe In a one -off test match, sealing their third consecutive test victory and fixing a growing reputation in the longest format.
Dizziness Matthew Humphreys He appeared as a hero, claiming a decisive path from the seventh-year, including critical breakthroughs on a tense fifth day in which Zimbabwe fled from 105-4 to 228, and until he persecuted 292.
Bulaway is a dramatic last day
Continuing its fifth day at 183-7, Zimbabwe took another 109 runs, hoping for Wesley Madhevere and Nightwatchman Newman Nyamhuri. However, Humphreys hit early, capturing Nyamhuri Lbw in the third. The release set fire to Irish momentum, but Madhevere’s resistance held Zimbabwe at a quarrel. The host aspirations were hosted when Humphreys knocked down Madhevere with sharp delivery, ending the vigil of 195 balls. The collapse accelerated as Zimbabwe lost his last Wickket for just 10 rides, with Andy McBrine Searning the victory by cleansing Richard Ngarave, causing a jubilee among the Irish camp.
Matthew Humphreys shines in his debut series
22-year-old Humphreys, playing only his second test, ended up with 6/57 figures in the second Ubača and a total of 7/95, exploiting the precision of wearing.
The historical magic of Irish Matthew Humphreys! 👏
His 6/57, the best, ever bowling for Irac in tests, brought Ireland to the famous victory over Zimbabwe! 💪#Zimvireonfancode pic.twitter.com/ivxhilskqr
– Fancode (@fancode) 10. February 2025
Irish exceptional recovery
The victory seemed amazing after the catastrophic start of Ireland on the first day, collapsed to 31-5. The stunning 127-line-wicker partnership between McBrine (90*) and Mark Adaira (78) revived the insertion, managing Ireland to 260. Ireland in the second issue 298Set the competitive goal. McBrine later appointed a player of the match, underlined his versatile value by contributing to 3/59 with his off-pin in the first Ubacs of Zimbabve (267), complementing 4/75 Barry McCarthy.
Player of the match: Andy McBrine 🥇 #Cricket #Zimvire #Andymcbrine pic.twitter.com/Cl11p7d6qo
– Crickettimes.com 10. February 2025
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The Zimbabwea drive is lagging behind
The Zimbabwe pursuit began terrible, with half of their side returned to the pavilion for only 105. Madhevere’s Gritty 84, containing 8 borders, hosted in hunting all the way to Humphreys’ interventions on the last day.
Ireland beat Zimbabwe 63 rides in a one -time Queens Sports Club test.#Zimvire #Visitimbimbabwe 📝 https://t.co/x29g0bjksb pic.twitter.com/zubh6Ptu5j
– Zimbabwe cricket (@zimcrichketv) 10. February 2025
Irish growing test cousin
This victory extends the Irish test line, after their maiden victory Afghanistan in Abu Dabi in March 2023 and 2023 Zimbabwe in Belfast. Since gaining the status of test in 2017, Ireland has shown rapid growth, mixing resistance with tactical sharp.
Bulaway’s victory emphasizes the adaptability of Ireland in subcontinental conditions, previously succeeded in Abu Dabi. For Zimbabwe, ranked in tests, loss highlights persistent weakness.
Now the focus of both teams will switch to the upcoming three one -day international, starting with Harara on Friday (February 14th) before playing so many T20I.
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