Match Details
Date & Time:
30th Jun 2023, 12:30 PM
Match Number:
Play-off
Match Results:
IRE Won By 6 wickets
USA vs Ireland
IRE vs USA ODI Play-off, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, 2023 - Match Info
Ireland beat USA by 6 wickets
Player of the match
Craig Young - IRE
Match Summary
Player of the Match
196/10 (42.4 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Sushant Modani
55(93)
Saiteja Mukkamalla
55(46)
Craig Young
3-35(7)
Andy McBrine
2-19(8)
197/4 (34.2 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Paul Stirling
58(45)
Andy Balbirnie
45(58)
Nosthush Kenjige
2-41(7)
Nisarg Patel
1-20(6)
Detailed Commentary
All
Wickets
4s
6s
USA
IRE
Right then, that is it from this one-sided affair where Ireland absolutely demolishes the USA to add another win to their bag. However, there is another game going on in the Super Six stage where Sri Lanka and Netherlands are battling it out for two crucial points. You can just switch tabs and catch all the action of that game.
Craig Young is the player of the match for his spell of 3 for 35 from his 7 overs. He says that he felt frustrated not to be picked early on but feels good to be back and help to team win. Adds that it has been a difficult past month or so physically for him but he is fi now and really happy to be back. Also adds that winnings the last game was like letting the monkey of the hat and they will continue playing in this manner now.
Andy Balbirnie the skipper of Ireland says that they had a disappointing week but they got to compete and win what was ahead of them. Adds that the four-year cycle is really important for a side like theirs and they are gutted to miss out on such a huge tournament. Adds that Paul Stirling still has the drive in him and he wouldn't be surprised to see him in another world cup. Closes by saying that Craig Young coming in and showing up with what exactly he offers is a captains dream and he is delighted with the game today.
Monank Patel the skipper of the USA says it is not at all easy to come here and get a result despite playing out heart out. Adds that he felt the team was 40-50 runs short of the target they wanted. Also adds that it is important for the side to learn from such a game and they will be looking to play an impressive brand of cricket in the last game for them. Mentions that Nosthush Kenjige was good and it feels brilliant to have a player like this who can stand up in a difficult situation.
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USA were poor throughout. They were under-par with the bat earlier on and the bowling wasn't all that great either. Yes, they did not have enough runs on the board but they would have wanted the Irish to work hard for their runs which was not the case.
Ireland has breezed passed the challenge of the USA by 6 wickets. Quite an easy win in the end for the Irish. It was never in doubt to be honest after their excellent bowling performance. In reply, the openers got their side off to a brilliant start. Stirling scored a breezy half-ton. Both fell but the batters came in and chased it down without breaking a sweat.
197/4 (34.2)
Over 35
2
1
Curtis Campher*
4 (3)
Andy Balbirnie
45 (58)
Usman Rafiq
0/7 (1.2)
IRE
197/4
2
34.2
Usman Rafiq to Curtis Campher ,That's a wrap here as Ireland have scored the winning runs with a couple. Tossed up on off, Curtis Campher rolls his wrists and takes a couple towards the deep mid-wicket region. Ireland have won this by 6 wickets.
1
34.1
Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie ,Tossed up on off, Andy Balbirnie rolls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Over 34
1
1
1
0
1
W
Andy Balbirnie*
44 (57)
Curtis Campher
2 (2)
Abhishek Paradkar
1/28 (3)
IRE
194/4
1
33.6
Abhishek Paradkar to Andy Balbirnie ,Good length delivery in middle, Andy Balbirnie punches this to sweeper cover for a single.
1
33.5
Abhishek Paradkar to Curtis Campher ,On a length outside off, Curtis Campher punches this to sweeper cover for another single.
1
33.4
Abhishek Paradkar to Andy Balbirnie ,Fuller one on off, Andy Balbirnie pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.
0
33.3
Abhishek Paradkar to Andy Balbirnie ,Back of a length in middle, Andy Balbirnie punches this to short cover for no run.
1
33.2
Abhishek Paradkar to Curtis Campher ,Short and wide of off, Curtis Campher punches this to backward point for a single.
Curtis Campher walks out next.
W
33.1
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker ,OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! On a length in middle, Lorcan Tucker looks to go big as he smashes this in the air towards the mid on fielder and Nisarg Patel takes a good catch backpaddling to remove the Irish keeper.
Over 33
0
1
1
0
1
1
Andy Balbirnie*
42 (54)
Lorcan Tucker
25 (18)
Usman Rafiq
0/4 (1)
IRE
190/3
0
32.6
Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie ,Fuller one wide of off, Andy Balbirnie pushes this to cover-point for no run.
1
32.5
Usman Rafiq to Lorcan Tucker ,Tossed up on off, Lorcan Tucker pushes this to the mid-wicket region for a single.
1
32.4
Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie ,Short of a length in middle, Andy McBrine pushes it to the on side for a single.
0
32.3
Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie ,On a length outside off, Andy Balbirnie looks to roll it towards the on side but misses out.
1
32.2
Usman Rafiq to Lorcan Tucker ,Short of a length in middle, Lorcan Tucker pushes this to long on for a single.
1
32.1
Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie ,Tossed up on off, Andy Balbirnie pushes this to long on for a single.
Over 32
4
4
4
4
0
0
Lorcan Tucker*
23 (16)
Andy Balbirnie
40 (50)
Abhishek Paradkar
0/24 (2)
IRE
186/3
4
31.6
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker ,FOUR! Short-pitched delivery in middle, Lorcan Tucker pulls this sot deep square leg for a boundary.
4
31.5
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker ,FOUR! Three boundaries on a trot. Over-pitched on off, Lorcan Tucker chips it over the mid on fielder for a boundary.
4
31.4
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker ,FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this through point for a boundary.
4
31.3
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker ,FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Lorcan Tucker punches this off the front foot past the cover fielder for a boundary.
0
31.2
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker ,Full and wide outside off, Lorcan Tucker looks to go big and misses out.
0
31.1
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker ,On a length outside off, Lorcan Tucker comes down the track and defends this out.
Over 31
1
0
0
1
1
4
Lorcan Tucker*
7 (10)
Andy Balbirnie
40 (50)
Nisarg Patel
1/20 (6)
IRE
170/3
1
30.6
Nisarg Patel to Lorcan Tucker ,Tossed up on off, Lorcan Tucker pushes it to long off for a single.
0
30.5
Nisarg Patel to Lorcan Tucker ,Fuller one wide of off, Lorcan Tucker looks to sweep but misses out.
0
30.4
Nisarg Patel to Lorcan Tucker ,Tossed up on off, Lorcan Tucker defends it off the front foot for no run.
1
30.3
Nisarg Patel to Andy Balbirnie ,Full and wide of off, Andy Balbirnie pushes it to sweeper cover for a single.
1
30.2
Nisarg Patel to Lorcan Tucker ,Tossed up on off, Lorcan Tucker pushes it to the on side for a single.
4
30.1
Nisarg Patel to Lorcan Tucker ,FOUR! Tossed up in middle, Lorcan Tucker strides to the pitch of it and smashes it away for a boundary towards the mid-wicket region.
Head to Head
Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand
USA vs IRE
*Last 3 years
1
No. of Matches
0
USA
1
IRE
0
Tie
Last Overs
over 35
1
2
Runs 3
over 34
W
1
0
1
1
1
Runs 4
over 33
1
1
0
1
1
0
Runs 4
over 32
0
0
4
4
4
4
Runs 16
over 31
4
1
1
0
0
1
Runs 7
Venue/Pitch Details
Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Batting Friendly
Second Batting Friendly
Pace Friendly
251
1st Batting Average
214
Highest Score Chased
5
No. of Matches
Won by team
1st Batting
20%
2nd Batting
80%
Wicket Split
Pacer
64.29% | 45W
Spin
35.71% | 25W
Match Officals
Umpire:
Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG), Leslie Reifer (WI)
Third Umpire:
Iknow Chabi (ZIM)
Match Referee:
Emmanuel Dube (ZIM)
