Zimbabwe vs Ireland, ICC T20 World Cup, Group B Highlights and Scorecard: ZIM win by 31 runs

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022 LIVE Scorecard: Follow LIVE score and updates from Match no. 4 of the T20 World Cup 2022 taking place between Zimbabwe and Ireland below

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T20 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe are set face Ireland in Match No. 4 of the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Hobart on Monday (October 17). Ireland have shown that they can hold their own in the Cricket World Cups over the years but are yet to find their feet in T20Is. They have one eye on the future and have a Kevin O’Brien-sized hole to plug. Ireland, though, continue to remain as a side that blow hot and cold. During the run-up to the T20 World Cup, they managed to record an impressive series win against Afghanistan but recently fell short against Namibia in a warm-up game.

 head coach Dave Houghton is backing his charges to make an impression as @T20WorldCup campaign gets underway#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/cNWcJm58RK

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) October 16, 2022

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, have several players on the waiting list due to illness and injuries but one expects a full-strength line-up for their tournament opener. Seasoned pros such as Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza and skipper Craig Ervine are match-winners on their day but top-order remains a concern. It will be interesting to see the approach coach David Houghton will adopt with the powerplay overs playing such a key role in this format.

17 October 2022

17:26 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Zimbabwe win by 31 runs

Zimbabwe win by 31 runs as Ireland finish at 143/9 after 20 overs. Sikandar Raza 82 (48) his side to a commanding total in the first innings of 174. Ireland were off to bad start when they lost both their openers early, the middle order guided them back into the contest but it was too late then.

17:19 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Ireland in need of a miracle

Ireland need 77 runs in 39 balls with Mark Adair and Gareth Delany in the middle. Zimbabwe bring in Sikandar Raza and Tendai Chatara to attack the stumps.

IRE - 100/6 (14 Overs), Delany 23 (17) & Adair 1 (4)

16:43 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Close contest

Ireland need 120 runs in 71 balls to win the game. Zimbabwe desperate for a wicket at the moment as it would get the game in their hands. Campher and Dockrell in the middle are batting very smartly at the moment.

IRE - 56/4 (8.2 Overs), Campher 10 (12) & Dockrell 23 (17)

16:30 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard

Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Nagarava picked one and two wickets each to push Ireland on backfoot as they are reduced to 22/3 in 175 run chase.

IRE 23/4 (4)  CRR: 5.75  REQ: 9.5

Ireland need 152 runs

16:27 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard

Poor start for Ireland as they lose their opener in the first over of the match. Richard Ngarava removed Paul Stirling on the second ball of the innings on a duck.

IRE 11/1 (2)  CRR: 5.5  REQ: 9.11 - Ireland need 164 runs

15:37 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Zimbabwe finish at 174/7 (20 Overs)

Zimbabwe finish at 174 after 20 overs as Sikandar Raza smacks 82 off 48 balls to guide his side to a commanding total. Ireland need 175 runs in 20 overs to win.

15:37 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Sikandar Raza hits fifty

Zimbabwe are 4 down with Sikandar Raza batting on 56 off 30 balls, he is looking in dangerous form as he has smacked 4 fours and 4 sixes so far in his innings.

ZIM - 112/4 (13 Overs), Raza 56 (30) & Shumba 5 (5)

15:25 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Sikandar Raza in middle

Williams 12 (11) caught by Tector bowled by Simi Singh. Just when Zimbabwe were looking right back on track, another wicket falls down. Ireland finally break the partnership but the dangerman Sikandar Raza is still in the middle.

ZIM - 79/4 (10 Overs), Raza 29 (16)

LIVE ACTION from other Warm-up matches

PAK vs ENG:

Pakistan finish at 160/8 after 19 overs. England need 161 runs in 19 overs to win.

AFG vs BAN:

Afghanistan finish at 161/5 after 20 overs. Bangladesh need 161 runs to win.

14:57 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Joshua Little with another one!

Madhevere caught by Delany bowled by Joshua Little. Ireland take another wicket inside the powerplay as the same bowler strikes again. Two wicket in two overs for Joshua Little now, he's having a good day. 

Moments later, Ervine 9 (12) stumped by Tucker bowled by Simi Singh.

ZIM - 37/3 (5.3 Overs), Williams 0 (0)

14:35 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Joshua Little removes Chakabva

Zimbabwe have recovered from the early loss of Chakabva 0 (2). Ireland bring in Joshua Little back into the attack in hunt for another wicket as Zimbabwe look comfortable now.

ZIM - 31/1 (4 Overs), Madhevere 17 (15) & Ervine 8 (8)

LIVE ACTION from other Warm-up matches

PAK vs ENG:

Pakistan are 124/5 after 14.3 overs, it will be 19-over aside match now after rain delay.

AFG vs BAN:

Afghanistan are 94/2 after 13.2 overs in their warm-up clash against Bangladesh.

14:28 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Zimbabwe Playing XI

Zimbabwe: Regis Chakabva(w), Craig Ervine(c), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

LIVE ACTION from other Warm-up matches

PAK vs ENG:

Pakistan are 107/5 after 12 overs, rain has delayed the match for now.

AFG vs BAN:

Afghanistan are 25/0 after 4 overs in their warm-up clash against Bangladesh.

14:21 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Ireland Playing XI

Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie(c), Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker(w), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little

14:20 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Toss update!

Ireland have won the toss and have opted to field against Zimbabwe in match no.4 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. Playing XI coming up shortly.

14:09 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Toss time update!

The toss of Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20 World Cup 2022 match no. 4 will take place at 2:16 PM (IST). Predicted Playing XI:

Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), M Shumba, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Regis Chakabva, T Chatara, L Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, R Ngarava

Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany, Simi Singh, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, L Tucker, Mark Adair, Josh Little, B McCarthy

13:48 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Another shocking result

Scotland have stunned two-time World champions West Indies by 42 runs. First day it was Namibia who shocked us with their stellar performance against Sri Lanka and now it's Scotland.

Toss of ZIM vs IRE coming up shortly! Stay TUNED!

13:27 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Update!

As per ICC rules, there should be a minimum 30 minutes gap between the matches being played at the same venue. West Indies and Scotland have 16 balls remaining in their match so the toss between ZIM vs IRE can place anytime between 2:20 PM to 3:00 PM (IST).

(Stay TUNED!)

13:18 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - LIVESTREAM

Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20 World Cup 2022 Match No. 4 Preview, LIVE Streaming details: When and where to watch ZIM vs IRE match online and on TV, check HERE.

13:04 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Toss delayed!

Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20 World Cup 2022 match no. 4 toss has been delayed due to rain interruption in the morning game between West Indies and Scotland.

(Stay TUNED)

12:53 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Dream11 prediction

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s ZIM vs IRE match HERE.

12:53 IST

ZIM vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, LIVE Scorecard - Hello!

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Zimbabwe vs Ireland ICC T20 World Cup 2022 match no. 4. Toss coming up shortly! Stay TUNED!