1.1 : 1.1: Mark Adair to George Munsey, OUT! LBW! Full inswinger on the middle stump by Mark Adair, George Munsey gets beaten on the flick as the ball raps onto his pads. A loud shout by the Irish fielders which is turned down by umpire Kumar Dharmasena. Ireland decide to send it upstairs. UltraEdge shows no bat and it is three reds on the Ball tracking. |
2.2 : 2.2: Barry McCarthy to Matthew Cross, FOUR! Fine shot. This one lands fuller and down leg, Matthew Cross flicks it through backward square leg for a boundary! |
2.4 : 2.4: Barry McCarthy to Matthew Cross, FOUR! On a length and on off, Matthew Cross knocks it through the gap between mid on and mid-wicket for a boundary! |
2.5 : 2.5: Barry McCarthy to Matthew Cross, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries, Length and outside off, Matthew Cross cuts it through short third man for another boundary! |
3.2 : 3.2: Josh Little to Michael Jones, FOUR! Short and aimed at Michael Jones who swats it away behind square on the legside to the left of short-fine leg. The fielder dived to his left but to no avail. |
4.6 : 4.6: Mark Adair to Matthew Cross, FOUR! Excellent shot. Touch fuller and on off, Matthew Cross lofts it over mid-wicket for a one-bounce boundary! |
5.2 : 5.2: Gareth Delany to Michael Jones, FOUR! Flighted on the off stump, Michael Jones gets forward and goes over mid-off for a boundary. Smart batting by Michael Jones. |
6.3 : 6.3: Barry McCarthy to Michael Jones, SIX! First maximum of the match. Slightly shorter and on middle, Michael Jones pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum! |
6.5 : 6.5: Barry McCarthy to Matthew Cross, FOUR! Touch fuller and on middle, Matthew Cross flicks it over square leg for a one-bounce boundary! |
7.4 : 7.4: Simi Singh to Michael Jones, FOUR! Flighted outside off, Michael Jones drives it with power wide of deep cover for a boundary. The fielder in the deep tried his best but his foot was touching the boundary cushions when he was in contact with the ball. |
8.1 : 8.1: Curtis Campher to Matthew Cross, OUT! TAKEN! The partnership is finally broken. This one lands fuller and outside off, Matthew Cross looks to loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes high up in the air and towards covers. Barry McCarthy settles under it and pouches it with both hands around his face. Matthew Cross makes his way back into the hut. Richie Berrington is the new man in. |
8.4 : 8.4: Curtis Campher to Richie Berrington, FOUR! Well connected. Slightly shorter and on off, Richie Berrington pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary! |
9.5 : 9.5: George Dockrell to Michael Jones, FOUR! Full and wide outside off, Michael Jones frees his arms and drives it uppishly over extra cover for a boundary. The fielder in the deep had no chance. |
10.4 : 10.4: Josh Little to Michael Jones, SIX! A huge hit from Jones! 98 meters! It is a short ball, on middle. Michael Jones shuffles, picks it up early and dispatches it over the mid-wicket fence. In fact, this one leaves the park. |
12.4: Barry McCarthy to Richie Berrington, FOUR! Nicely played! Richie Berrington is getting in his groove here. This stand is starting to hurt Ireland now. It is fuller, wide outside off. Richie Berrington reaches out, opens the face of the blade and lofts it over covers. A couple bounces into the ropes. |
12.5 : 12.5: Barry McCarthy to Richie Berrington, SIX! BANG! 100 comes up for Scotland. It is fuller, outside off. Richie Berrington gets on one knee and slogs it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum. |
13.1 : 13.1: Simi Singh to Richie Berrington, FOUR! Top shot! It is a short ball, outside off. Richie Berrington goes back and cuts it hard to deep point to find the boundary. |
15.5 : 15.5: Gareth Delany to Michael Jones, SIX! Up and over. Fuller and on off, Michael Jones slog sweeps it over mid-wicket and just manages to clear the fence for a biggie. |
15.6 : 15.6: Gareth Delany to Michael Jones, FOUR! Fuller one, around off. Michael Jones uses his feet and slaps it through covers for a boundary! |
16.1 : 16.1: Curtis Campher to Richie Berrington, OUT! TAKEN! Fuller and on off, slower too. Richie Berrington slices it to deep cover. The ball goes up in the air and George Dockrell runs at it and takes it comfortably falling to his right. The skipper walks out after a good knock. |
17.2 : 17.2: Barry McCarthy to Michael Jones, SIX! A high full toss and on off, Michael Jones pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. Oh, it's a no ball as well. |
17.3 : 17.3: Barry McCarthy to Michael Leask, FOUR! Length ball on off, Michael knocks it through long off for a boundary! |
18.3: Josh Little to Michael Jones, FOUR! Goes fuller and down middle, Michael Jones drills it straight down the ground for a boundary! |
18.5 : 18.5: Josh Little to Michael Jones, OUT! CAUGHT! Josh Little finally gets the man but the damage has been already done. Bowls it fuller and on middle, Michael Jones lofts it but doesn't connect well. It carries towards long on where Mark Adair pouches it safely. Michael Jones walks out after an excellent knock! |
19.5: Mark Adair to Michael Leask, FOUR! Fuller and on off, Michael Leask rocks back and flicks it through fine leg for a boundary! |
19.6 : 19.6: Mark Adair to Michael Leask, RUN OUT! A wicket to end the over. On a length and on off, Michael Leask looks to play at it but misses and calls for one. The keeper collects it and hits the stumps. A good over by Mark Adair comes to an end. Scotland end their innings by 176/5. |
0.3 : 0.3: Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, FOUR! Finds the gap. It is pushed through quicker, full and outside off. Andy Balbirnie opens the face and drives it through cover. It is in the air for a while but goes through the gap. |
2.3: Josh Davey to Andy Balbirnie, FOUR! Andy Balbirnie is switching gears here. It is a good-length ball, outside off. Andy Balbirnie stands tall and hammers it through cover-point for a boundary. Two fielders give it a chase but in vain. |
2.6 : 2.6: Josh Davey to Paul Stirling, FOUR! Paul Stirling ends the over on a positive note. It is touch short, on off. Paul Stirling shuffles, picks up the length early and pulls it behind square on the leg side for a boundary. |
3.2 : 3.2: Brad Wheal to Andy Balbirnie, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Short of a length delivery, Andy Balbirnie punches it uppishly and straight to the fielder at point. Michael Jones dives forward and completes the catch. Balbirnie is distraught. Wheal's accurate bowling has rewarded him with success. |
4.1 : 4.1: Safyaan Sharif to Lorcan Tucker, FOUR! Lorcan Tucker gets off the mark in fine fashion. He has come out with the right intent here. The footwork does the trick for him. It is a length ball, outside off. Lorcan Tucker steps down the track and drives it through covers for a cracking boundary. A pleasing shot to the eyes, this. |
4.3 : 4.3: Safyaan Sharif to Paul Stirling, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! This review has put Ireland in a spot of bother. It all started with a huge appeal for caught behind but the umpire turned it down! It is a short ball, wide of off. Paul Stirling hangs back and slashes at it. The keeper thinks he has got a nick on it and is quite confident. Hence, Richie Berrington takes the review. The original decision is not out. The UltraEdge later confirms that there is a spike as the ball passes the blade. The |
4.6 : 4.6: Safyaan Sharif to Lorcan Tucker, FOUR! This should release some pressure. It is full, on middle, Lorcan Tucker shuffles and paddles it over short fine. It races away to the fence. A wicket-taking over by Sharif comes to an end. |
6.2 : 6.2: Safyaan Sharif to Harry Tector, FOUR! Length again, outside off. Harry Tector dances down the track and lofts it over mid off for a boundary! |
8.4 : 8.4: Mark Watt to Lorcan Tucker, OUT! TAKEN! Goes fuller and on middle, Lorcan Tucker looks to sweep it but gets a top edge. The ball carries towards short fine leg. Josh Davey settles under it and takes an easy catch. Pressure piling up on Ireland as they go three down now! |
9.3 : 9.3: Michael Leask to Harry Tector, OUT! GONE! Good-length delivery on the off stump, Tector gets down his knees looking to slog sweep and clear cow corner. He doesn't get enough on the bat to clear the ropes and ends up spooning it to Chris Greaves at deep mid-wicket. |
10.4 : 10.4: Brad Wheal to George Dockrell, FOUR! A much-needed boundary for Ireland. It is full, hunting the blockhole. George Dockrell stays leg side of the ball and guides it through point by opening the face a touch late. The fielder in the deep makes a mess and the ball crosses the ropes. |
11.5 : 11.5: Chris Greaves to George Dockrell, SIX! Goes straight into the crowd. A short ball, on off. George Dockrell stands tall and smokes it over the mid-wicket fence. Ireland need many of these now. |
12.1 : 12.1: Mark Watt to Curtis Campher, SIX! Curtis Campher getting into the act now. It is tossed up, full and on off. Curtis Campher gets low and slogs it over the mid-wicket fence, |
13.3 : 13.3: Michael Leask to Curtis Campher, FOUR! Runs are coming in thick and fast now. It is tossed up, outside off. Curtis Campher premeditates the scoop and goes through with the shot. The man at short fine is beaten and runs away for four. |
14.2 : 14.2: Brad Wheal to Curtis Campher, SIX! Sweet connection! Curtis Campher is seeing a football here it seems. Fraction short, on off. Curtis Campher stands tall and dispatches it over the mid-wicket for a biggie. The Irish fans are loving the fight back. |
14.4 : 14.4: Brad Wheal to George Dockrell, FOUR! Up and over! Scotland need to find some answers before it gets too late. This partnership is building at a rapid pace. A length ball, outside off. George Dockrell flays it over covers and finds the boundary. |
15.3 : 15.3: Josh Davey to George Dockrell, FOUR! Slightly shorter and on off, George Dockrell drills it through long off for a boundary! |
15.4 : 15.4: Josh Davey to George Dockrell, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Touch fuller and on off, George Dockrell heaves it over mid on for a boundary! |
15.6 : 15.6: Josh Davey to Curtis Campher, FOUR! Fine shot. On a length and on off, Curtis Campher slaps it through point for another boundary. It's quite expensive over for Scotland. 35 needed from 24 now! |
18.4 : 18.4: Josh Davey to Curtis Campher, FOUR! A low full toss on off, Curtis Campher slices it over backward point for a boundary! |
18.5 : 18.5: Josh Davey to Curtis Campher, FOUR! Fuller and on off, Curtis Campher drives it through covers for a boundary. Scores level now! |
18.6 : 18.6: Josh Davey to Curtis Campher, FOUR! Fuller again, outside off. Curtis Campher drives it past cover for another boundary. Ireland win by 6 wickets. |
16.5 : 16.5: Mark Watt to Curtis Campher, FOUR! Fuller and on off, Curtis Campher reverse sweeps it through backward point for a boundary! |
17.6 : 17.6: Safyaan Sharif to Curtis Campher, FOUR! Half volley on middle, Curtis Campher drills this one down the ground over mid-off and collects another boundary. Brilliant batting by Curtis Campher. |