Top 5 moments from Ireland’s Test debut
Ireland’s first Test appearance was delayed by 24 hours after rain washed out day one of their inaugural Test against Pakistan. But day two has proved to be worth the wait for the Irish.
Ireland’s first Test appearance was delayed by 24 hours after rain washed out day one of their inaugural Test against Pakistan. But day two has proved to be worth the wait for the Irish.
A seventh-wicket stand of 127 between Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf spoiled a dream start to Ireland’s Test ‘career’.
Different views of Ireland’s first ball in Test cricket.
Throughout history, the plucky Irish have always had to battle for their piece of the pie, and the world of cricket is no exception.
Shadab Khan, the big-turning teenage legspinner, took 10 for 157 in Pakistan’s tour match against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road ahead of the historic first Test against Ireland on Friday.
Afghanistan continued their fairytale rise in world cricket by securing a place in the 2019 World Cup by beating Ireland.
Zimbabwe were unable to seal their place in next year’s World Cup on Monday, but with one game left to play, their fate remains firmly in their own hands.
Ireland reignited their World Cup qualification hopes when they defeated Scotland by 25 runs at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
Sikandar Raza starred for Zimbabwe as they beat Ireland by 107 runs in a World Cup Qualifier at the Harare Sports Club on Friday.
The West Indies continued their cruise to the ICC World Cup in 2019 when they beat Ireland by 52 runs.
Hosts Zimbabwe made it two wins in their World Cup Qualifiers as they beat Afghanistan by two runs in Bulawayo on Tuesday.
Afghanistan made their intentions clear on Tuesday when they defeated World Cup qualification favourites, the West Indies by 28 runs in a warm-up game in Harare.
Ireland will leave South Africa with two comprehensive defeats to their name, after Australia beat them by nine wickets in Benoni on Tuesday.
Temba Bavuma became the 12th player of all time to score a century on ODI debut, as the Proteas thrashed Ireland by 206 runs in Benoni on Sunday.
Temba Bavuma became the 12th player in history to score an ODI century on debut as South Africa posted 354-5 in their one-off ODI against Ireland in Benoni.