2nd ODI in Belfast known as off on account of rain, Zimbabwe take unbeatable 1-0 collection lead vs Ireland

The climate did not permit the second innings to happen in any respect after Ireland scored 282 for 8 on the board in 50 overs after being requested to bat first by Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine. William Porterfield and Paul Stirling added 82 runs for the opening partnership (AFP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSIreland posted 282 for 8 on the board after being requested to bat firstBut Zimbabwe by no means obtained the possibility to answer as rain washed out the second half of the matchZimbabwe had received the opening ODI by 38 runs and now have an unbeatable 1-0 collection leadRain performed spoilsport in Belfast on Friday because it washed out the second ODI between Ireland and Zimbabwe at hand the guests an unbeatable 1-0 lead within the 3-match collection.

The climate did not permit the second innings to happen in any respect after Ireland scored 282 for 8 on the board in 50 overs after being requested to bat first by Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine.The hosts rode on an excellent efficiency from its top-order to submit a difficult rating however sadly obtained no likelihood to defend the entire and are available again within the collection.Openers William Porterfield and Paul Stirling (33) gave the right begin to the Irish innings, including 82 for the primary wicket in 22 overs earlier than the previous stitched one other 69-run partnership with Andrew Balbirnie (40).Porterfield ended up top-scoring with 67 off 100 balls with 7 fours and a six but it surely was Harry Tector who’s quickfire 55 off 42 offered the much-needed push to the Irish innings.Richard Ngarava bagged 3 wickets for Zimbabwe whereas Blessing Muzarabani, Luke Jongwe and Sean Williams took one every.But Zimbabwe, who had received the opening ODI by 38 runs on the identical venue 2 days in the past, by no means obtained the possibility to pose a reply as relentless rain ended hopes of any cricket within the second innings.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.