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16Mar

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Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan breaks 14-year-old T20I record | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Top leg-spinner Rashid Khan made history on Friday during the opening T20I clash against Ireland in Sharjah, securing the best figures by an Afghanistan captain in T20Is.This remarkable achievement surpassed Nawroz Mangal's record, which had stood for over 14 years. Additionally, Rashid reached another milestone, becoming the first Afghanistan player to claim 350 international wickets.Mangal claimed figures of 4-0-23-3 against William Porterfield’s Ireland in the final of the World T20 Qualifiers way back in February 2010.Rashid's exceptional spell, delivering 3 wickets for a mere 19 runs in four overs, showcased his exceptional skill and highlighted his crucial role in Afghanistan's bowling lineup.His key dismissals included Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, and Gareth De...

28Feb

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Mark Adair’s five-wicket haul gives Ireland edge against Afghanistan in one-off Test | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Mark Adair's stellar performance, securing his maiden five-wicket haul, propelled Ireland into a commanding position on the opening day of the one-off Test between Ireland and Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.Opting to bat after winning the toss, Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi saw his team dismissed for 155, with Adair's figures of 5-39 playing a crucial role.Ireland, despite a strong start, faced setbacks towards the end of the day with the fall of Curtis Campher for 49, concluding a solid 60-run partnership with Harry Tector, and nightwatchman Theo van Woerkom.Despite these late wickets, Ireland appeared to be in control until a spirited Afghan fight-back led by spinner Zia-ur-Rehman left them four wickets down and 55 runs short of Afghanistan's total.The absence of the ...

17Dec

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Unbeaten Andy Balbirnie stars as Ireland win Zimbabwe ODI series – Times of India

[ad_1] HARARE: Andy Balbirnie struck an unbeaten 82 as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in Harare on Sunday to seal a 2-0 one-day international series victory.Needing 201 runs to win a match reduced to 40 overs a side because of rain, the tourists lost captain Paul Stirling with just 12 on the scoreboard.But Balbirnie shook off recent indifferent form to create partnerships of 70 with Curtis Campher (40) and 63 with Harry Tector (33) to take the match away from the hosts.Balbirnie patiently built his innings, compiling a total including a six and four fours off 102 balls."I think if you bide your time, you will get some luck. Sometimes it goes your way, sometimes it does not," said the right-hand batter."It was good to be out there at the end on a challenging wicket. I knew if I se...

15Dec

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2nd ODI: Josh Little’s record-breaking six wickets propel Ireland to victory over Zimbabwe | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Josh Little's national-record six-wicket haul for 36 runs propelled Ireland to a convincing four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on Friday, giving them a 1-0 lead in the one-day international series. Zimbabwe, opting to bat first, struggled to 70/6 before a middle-order revival led by Wellington Masakadza (40) helped them reach a total of 166 in 42.5 overs at Harare Sports Club.As it happened: Zimbabwe vs IrelandSeamer Josh Little wreaked havoc early in the innings, claiming three wickets in the fourth over, including the dismissal of Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza for just two runs. The Irish bowler's exceptional spell set the tone for the match, leaving Zimbabwe reeling.In response, Ireland faced early setbacks, losing opener Andy Balbirnie for a golden duck and captain ...

25Jun

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Wanindu Hasaranga becomes first spinner in ODIs to take three consecutive five-wicket hauls | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga accomplished an extraordinary feat by becoming the first spinner and the second bowler overall in history to achieve three consecutive five-wicket hauls in ODIs.With Hasaranga's exceptional performance, Sri Lanka managed to restrict Ireland to a total of 192 runs, securing their Super Six spot with a resounding 133-run victory in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match in Bulawayo on Sunday. Hasaranga's impressive figures in the match stood at 5 wickets for 79 runs.In joining the esteemed company of the legendary Pakistani bowler Waqar Younis, Hasaranga has equalled his record of securing five-wicket hauls in three consecutive one-day matches. Hasaranga's performances across these three matches showcase bowling figures of 6/24, 5/...

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England suffer Ben Stokes scare against gutsy Ireland | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes appeared to suffer a fresh injury problem as his side ran into some determined Ireland resistance in their Ashes warm-up at Lord's on Saturday.The star all-rounder, who has been battling a longstanding knee injury, hobbled after taking a catch to dismiss Curtis Campher but remained on the field.Ireland, in a Test being played over four days rather than the standard five, frustrated England's hopes of a rapid win by reaching lunch on 215-6 in their second innings.Andy McBrine was 19 not out and Mark Adair 32 not out, although Ireland were still 137 runs behind and in danger of an innings defeat.Ireland, in just their seventh Test and still searching for a first win at this level, resumed on 97-3.That left them 255 runs adrift after England had bee...

25Apr

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2nd Test: Record Ireland Test score as Stirling, Campher hit tons in Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] GALLE (Sri Lanka): Ireland posted their highest Test score of 492 on Tuesday as Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher became only the third and fourth Irishmen to hit centuries in cricket's longest format.Before rain stopped play on day two in Galle, in reply Sri Lanka were 81 without loss, 411 runs behind, with Nishan Madushka unbeaten on 41 and Dimuth Karunaratne 39 not out.But the day belonged to Ireland, with Stirling scoring 103 and Campher 111 after captain Andy Balbirnie made 95 on day one.Lorcan Tucker scored a useful 80 while Prabath Jayasuriya, the home hero of the first Test, took five wickets for 174. Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando took two wickets each.Ireland only gained Test status in 2017 and have lost all five games so far.The previous highest Test score was 339 a...

24Apr

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2nd Test: Balbirnie helps Ireland bounce back against Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] GALLE (Sri Lanka): A career-best 95 by Andy Balbirnie helped Ireland reach a strong 319 for four at stumps on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Monday.In a strong comeback after a heavy innings defeat in the first Test, at the close of play Ireland's Lorcan Tucker was unbeaten on 78 and Curtis Campher was not out 27.Having made three changes, Ireland began nervously as Peter Moor departed for five and Sri Lanka's first Test hero Prabath Jayasuriya removed James McCollum for 10.But captain Balbirnie held firm in hot and humid conditions, grinding out a 115-run partnership with the returning Paul Stirling after Harry Tector fell to Jayasuriya for 18.It was the highest partnership for Ireland in their brief Test history -- this is only their sixth match -- surp...

29Mar

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Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das star as Bangladesh beat Ireland by 77 runs in 2nd T20I | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan became the leading wicket-taker in T20Is and Litton Das smashed fastest T20 fifty for Bangladesh as they guided their team to a 77-run win over Ireland in the second Twenty20 International in Chittagong.With the win, Bangladesh sealed the three-match series 2-0 on Wednesday.Litton hit a career-best 83 off 41 balls and Rony Talukdar made 44 off 23 as the two openers guided Bangladesh to 202-3 in a rain-reduced 17 overs.Shakib then claimed 5-22 to restrict Ireland to 125-9, overtaking New Zealander Tim Southee's 134 wickets in T20Is.Litton, who hit 10 fours and three sixes, reached his fifty off 18 balls, the quickest T20 fifty for Bangladesh. He surpassed Mohammad Ashraful's 20-ball half-century against the West Indies in 2007.Curtis Campher top-scored fo...