Ireland vs New Zealand 2022- Bracewell saves blackcaps in Ireland
Ireland vs New Zealand 2022- Bracewell saves blackcaps in Ireland. The three-game ODI series between Ireland and New Zealand in Dublin are underway. The first ODI took place on 10 July on Sunday. The match was thrilling would be an understatement. Until the last ball, it was uncertain who would win, but Bracewell managed to clinch victory for New Zealand.
Kiwis chased an unbelievable victory in 1st ODI
Ireland put a huge total of 300/9 on the board for New Zealand to chase. With such a huge total of the board, it had to be something special to chase down. Michael Bracewell, a New Zealand all-rounder delivered an unbeaten 127 off 82 balls.
New Zealand was in huge trouble when Bracewell came to the ground at 120/5. He waited patiently and batted sensibly to hold to the wicket. In the last over, 20 runs were left and he smashed the bowler all over the ground.
It was all in the final over the chase, with 20 on board for New Zealand. Ireland put their best and most experienced pacer Craig Young to bowl. The New Zealand all-rounder needed 6 sixes to grab the victory. He went with 4,4,6,4,6 in the last over to seal the deal.
The 20 runs scored in the final over for most target runs is a new record in Men’s ODI.
On the other hand, Harry Tector never looked so good. His centuries continue in the ODI series, Ireland was so close yet so far. Camphor contributed 43 runs and 3/49 on board, but Tector stole the show.
This year, India also had a tour of Ireland a few days back where Hardik Pandya was the captain. India had an easy win over the series, New Zealand has already won 1 out of 3 matches. It’s going to be a good cricket show this month.