Ireland’s bowlers shone brightly on the second day of the Only Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, with Barry McCarthy and Andy McBrine spearheading a determined performance with the ball.

Ireland lead Zimbabwe by 76 runs with nine second-innings wickets left as the one-off Test in Bulawayo remains in the balance after day two.

Ireland lead Zimbabwe by 76 runs with nine second-innings wickets remaining after the second day of play in their one-off Test in Bulawayo.

Captain Andy Balbirnie was unbeaten on 32 as Ireland took a 76-run lead over Zimbabwe after the second day of an intriguing one-off Test in Bulawayo.

Ireland lead Zimbabwe by 76 runs with nine second-innings wickets remaining after the second day of play in their one-off Test in Bulawayo. After being bowled out for 260 in the first innings, Ireland limited the hosts to just a seven-run advantage before reaching 83 for one at the close.

Andy Balbirnie led his Ireland side to a useful 76-run lead over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo at the end of a second day of mixed fortunes and shifting momentum in the one-off Test match.

Ireland held a lead of 76 runs over Zimbabwe with nine wickets in hand at the close of day two of their test match. Captain Andy Balbirnie led Ireland’s charge with an unbeaten 32, supported by Curtis Campher.

Day 2 as he trapped Takudzwanashe Kaitano in front in just the third over of the day. Brian Bennett replaced Kaitano at the crease, getting off the mark on just his second delivery with a slap through the point region for a boundary.

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Blessing Muzarabani bowled like an Irish curse at the start of the day, utilising the two-paced nature and uneven bounce on day one. His 7 for 58, which is the second-best figures for a Zimbabwe bowler - dented Ireland but not before Lorcan Tucker's initiative,