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Sam Topping and Jared Wilson lead the way as Warriors avenge earlier defeat to Northern Knights
Waringstown left-hander Topping has been a revelation since his move to the North-West and his prolific form continued as he carried his bat through the innings, making an unbeaten 71 from just 57 balls (six fours, one maximum) to take his side to 181 for six. He shared a third wicket stand of 62 in eight overs with Andy McBrine, who hit four boundaries in a breezy 32, while Jared Wilson gave the innings late impetus with a quickfire 19. A heavy shower saw the Knights chasing a revised target of 81 in just seven overs, but the consensus was it could be done given the firepower in their ranks. However, the chase was soon in tatters with two of their big guns — international openers Paul Stirling and Ross Adair both back in the pavilion inside two overs. The carnage continued with Jared Wilson taking three wickets in an over, followed by three wickets in three balls in the next over bowled by McBrine, as six wickets were lost for just three runs — 24 for two becoming 27 for eight. No.10 Sean Davey was top-scorer with 10 as the Knights couldn't even bat their seven overs — all out for 42. Wilson had an excellent four for 15, while McBrine and Graham Hume each picked two wickets in the comfortable win. 'It's very nice to get off to a winning start at this Festival after losing the last two games in Cork,' said skipper McBrine afterwards. 'We've talked about energy levels where we've tended to start quite well then drop a wee bit. Hopefully this week will see a change of mindset.' McBrine paid tribute to the efforts of Topping and Wilson, who played such a pivotal role in the victory. 'Sam (Topping) has been excellent all year. That's four 50s and a century he has now. He's been in great form and hopefully that will continue. He's a brilliant lad to have around the camp and has really fitted in. 'Jared Wilson bowled exceptionally well and got his just rewards with a four-fer. 'He bowled a great line and length and those three wickets in the over effectively ended the game.' In the afternoon game, defending champions Leinster Lightning secured another bonus point win as they beat Munster Reds by six wickets. Barry McCarthy's new-ball burst had Munster reeling on 16 for four inside the powerplay, accounting for Swapnil Modgill, Kian Hilton and Sulieman Safi, while Melvin Deveraj got the prize scalp of in-form Stephen Doheny. Former Ireland Under-19 captain Philippe Le Roux staged a recovery as he thumped 11 boundaries in an entertaining 80, but a final total of 122 for nine was never likely to trouble the powerful Dubliners line-up. Skipper Lorcan Tucker led the charge as he top-scored with 45 sharing stands of 42 with Chris De Freitas (39) and 35 with George Dockrell. Eight were needed off five balls to secure the extra point when Tucker was dismissed, but Seamus Lynch took needed two in a ruthless display. Meanwhile, the draw for the Semi-Finals of the Gallagher Senior Challenge Cup was made at Stormont, throwing up two intriguing ties. Woodvale will be aiming for a first final appearance in 25 years as they entertain favourites Waringstown, while Instonians, whose last win was in 2012, take on last year's beaten finalists Lisburn in a match that will have a bit of extra edge following their controversial T20 Group campaign. The ties will take place on Saturday July 5, with the reserve date Sunday, July 13.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
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Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs in one-off Test
One-off Test, Bulawayo (day five of five): Ireland 260 (56.4 overs): McBrine 90*, M Adair 78; Muzarabani 7-58 & 298 (93.3 overs): Balbirnie 66, Tucker 58; Ngarava 4-55 Zimbabwe 267 (86.1): Welch 90, Muzarabani 47; McCarthy 4-75, McBrine 3-59 & 228 (86.4 overs): Madhevere 84, Bennett 45, Campbell 33; Humphreys 6-57, McCarthy 2-22 Ireland win by 63 runs Scorecard Ireland clinched a 63-run victory on a tense final day in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo as Matthew Humphreys' seven-wicket match haul proved crucial. Zimbabwe started day five requiring 109 runs for victory as they chased 292 but left-arm spinner Humphreys dismissed Newman Nyamhuri for the addition of only five runs. Crucially Humphreys then bowled Wesley Madhevere for 84 in a massive blow to the hosts' hopes of chasing down the Ireland tally. That left Zimbabwe still requiring 73 runs for victory but they only added 10 more before Andy McBrine's dismissal of Richard Ngarava secured a third straight Test win for Ireland. Humphreys' outstanding second-innings figures of 6-57 was his Test best for Ireland. The Irish defeated Zimbabwe in Belfast last July, which came four months after their first Test triumph over Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi in what was their eighth game in the format. Ireland's latest victory looked unlikely on day one as they slumped to 31-5 but McBrine's unbeaten 90 and 78 from Mark Adair helped the tourists regroup and they largely controlled the remainder of the contest. Notifications, social media and more with BBC Sport
BBC News
10-02-2025
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Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs in one-off Test
One-off Test, Bulawayo (day five of five):Ireland 260 (56.4 overs): McBrine 90*, M Adair 78; Muzarabani 7-58 & 298 (93.3 overs): Balbirnie 66, Tucker 58; Ngarava 4-55Zimbabwe 267 (86.1): Welch 90, Muzarabani 47; McCarthy 4-75, McBrine 3-59 & 229 (93.3 overs): Madhevere 85, Bennett 44, Campbell 33; Humphreys 6-58, McCarthy 2-22Ireland win by 63 runsScorecard Ireland clinched a 63-run victory on a tense final day in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo as Matthew Humphreys' seven-wicket match haul proved started day five requiring 109 runs for victory as they chased 292 but left-arm spinner Humphreys dismissed Newman Nyamhuri for the addition of only five Humphreys then bowled Wesley Madhevere for 85 in what a massive blow to the hosts' hopes of chasing down the Ireland left Zimbabwe still requiring 73 runs for victory but they only added 10 more before Andy McBrine's dismissal of Richard Ngarava secured a third straight Test win for Irish defeated Zimbabwe in Belfast last July which came four months after their first Test triumph over Afghanistan in Abu latest victory looked unlikely on day won as they slumped to 31-5 but McBrine's unbeaten 90 and 78 from Mark Adair helped the tourists regroup and they largely controlled the remainder of the to follow.
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08-02-2025
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Late wickets boost Ireland hopes against Zimbabwe
One-off Test, Bulawayo (day three of five): Ireland 260 (56.4 overs): McBrine 90*, M Adair 78; Muzarabani 7-58 & 298 (93.3 overs): Balbirnie 66, Tucker 58; Ngarava 4-55 Zimbabwe 267 (86.1): Welch 90, Muzarabani 47; McCarthy 4-75, McBrine 3-59 & 38-3 (15.0 overs): Bennett 15*; Humphreys 1-4 Zimbabwe require 254 runs to win with seven wickets left Scorecard Ireland reduced Zimbabwe to 38-3 at the end of day three with the hosts chasing a target of 292 to win the one-off Test match in Bulawayo. The Irish started the day on 83-1 with captain Andrew Balbirnie hitting 66 and Curtis Campher making 39 as the tourists continued building their lead. A valuable 58 from Lorcan Tucker helped Ireland to a total of 298 with Richard Ngarava taking 4-55. Barry McCarthy, Mark Adair and Matthew Humphreys each picked up a wicket as Zimbabwe struggled in their second innings. More to follow... Notifications, social media and more with BBC Sport
BBC News
08-02-2025
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- BBC News
Late wickets boost Ireland hopes against Zimbabwe
One-off Test, Bulawayo (day three of five):Ireland 260 (56.4 overs): McBrine 90*, M Adair 78; Muzarabani 7-58 & 298 (93.3 overs): Balbirnie 66, Tucker 58; Ngarava 4-55Zimbabwe 267 (86.1): Welch 90, Muzarabani 47; McCarthy 4-75, McBrine 3-59 & 38-3 (15.0 overs): Bennett 15*; Humphreys 1-4Zimbabwe require 254 runs to win with seven wickets left Scorecard Ireland reduced Zimbabwe to 38-3 at the end of day three with the hosts chasing a target of 292 to win the one-off Test match in Irish started the day on 83-1 with captain Andrew Balbirnie hitting 66 and Curtis Campher making 39 as the tourists continued building their lead. A valuable 58 from Lorcan Tucker helped Ireland to a total of 298 with Richard Ngarava taking McCarthy, Mark Adair and Matthew Humphreys each picked up a wicket as Zimbabwe struggled in their second to follow...
