Balbirnie and Tucker fifties give Ireland the upper hand
The visitors struck early in the final innings to leave Zimbabwe at 38 for 3 chasing 292 in Bulawayo
06/02Stumps
Only Test, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, Feb 6-10 2025
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
260 & 298 -
![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
267 & 38/3 * (15 ov, target 292)
Current Run Rate
CRR
2.53
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
20/3 (2)
06/02Stumps
Only Test, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, Feb 6-10 2025
-
![Ireland]( "Ireland")
260 & 298 -
![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
267 & 38/3 * (15 ov, target 292)
Current Run Rate
CRR
2.53
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
20/3 (2)
Day 3
Day 2
Ireland surge ahead despite Muzarabani's heroics
Muzarabani's 67-run stand for the tenth wicket with Gwandu took Zimbabwe from a position of danger into the comforts of a slender lead
Day 1
Muzarabani's seven headlines Zimbabwe's dominant opening day
McBrine and Adair scored fifties each to help Ireland recover from 31 for 5 to 260 all out
Others
Ireland look to reacquaint themselves with the rhythm of Test cricket
Having last played the format in July 2024, they will be up against Zimbabwe who welcome Williams back from injury but are without Raza