Andy McBrine and Lorcan Tucker hit fifties to thwart Zimbabwe in Belfast
The day started with Zimbabwe on top, but some sensible, and aggressive, batting from Tucker and McBrine made it easy for Ireland in the end
25/07Result
Only Test, Zimbabwe tour of Ireland at Belfast, Jul 25-28 2024
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![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
210 & 197 -
![Ireland]( "Ireland")
250 & 158/6 (36.1 ov)
Player of the Match
25/07Result
Only Test, Zimbabwe tour of Ireland at Belfast, Jul 25-28 2024
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![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
210 & 197 -
![Ireland]( "Ireland")
250 & 158/6 (36.1 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Day 3
Ireland on the brink after 15-wicket day in Belfast
Fifteen wickets fell across two innings, leaving Zimbabwe having the upper hand going into day four
Day 2
Ireland, Zimbabwe go toe to toe on error-strewn day
Moor and extras were the highest scorers for Ireland while Chivanga and Muzarabani starred with the ball
Day 1
Rain forces early close after Zimbabwe fold for 210 despite Masvaure's 74
Barry McCarthy and Andy McBrine took three wickets each, as visitors lost all their wickets for the last 113 runs
Others
Hometown boy Adair thrilled as Northern Ireland prepares to host its first men's Test
Stormont, in Belfast, will become the 123rd venue to host men's Test cricket
Madande, Bennett, Campbell get maiden Test call-ups for Zimbabwe
Craig Ervine will lead the side, and Sean Williams has returned after a break to add muscle to the line-up for the one-off Test
Ireland host rusty Zimbabwe at Test cricket's newest venue
The forecast for Belfast is not great for the first ever Test between these two teams