Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava leaves Ireland reeling at Stumps
In a dramatic turn of events, Richard Ngarava’s four-wicket haul has put Ireland in a difficult position as they struggle at 33/5 by the end of the third day’s play. Chasing a target of 158, Ireland faced early setbacks as Ngarava rattled their top order with his impressive bowling performance.
Ngarava shines as Ireland crumble
Andrew Balbirnie’s early boundary was overshadowed by Ngarava’s brilliant spell, which saw him dismiss key Irish batsmen such as Peter Moor, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, and Paul Stirling. At 21/5, Ireland’s chances looked bleak before rain halted play, giving them a chance to regroup for the next day’s chase.
Zimbabwe falters after promising start
Earlier in the day, Zimbabwe lost their grip on the game after being bowled out for 197 despite a strong start at 134/3. Sean Williams and Dion Myers tried to rebuild the innings, but Andy McBrine’s four-wicket haul limited Zimbabwe’s total. With Ngarava’s heroics, Zimbabwe still hold the upper hand going into the final day.
Overall, Zimbabwe’s dominant performance with the ball has put them in a strong position to secure victory, while Ireland faces an uphill battle to chase down the target in the remaining play.