T20 World Cup 2022, New Zealand vs Ireland:
A comfortable victory for New Zealand, who beat Ireland by 35 runs to almost guarantee their place in the semifinals. In the first eight overs, Ireland openers Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie smashed the Blackcaps bowlers all over, adding 68 runs for the first wicket. Ireland lost the run chase after the spinners were introduced. It all started with Mitchell Santner’s chop-on dismissal of this dangerous-looking Balbirnie.
The Irish middle and lower order were decimated by Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee, respectively after Ish Sodhi came on and took a few wickets.
Brief Score Data of New Zealand vs Ireland:
New Zealand:
Total Score- 185/6
The top player of the Game- Kane Williamson 61, Finn Allen 32; Josh Little 3/22, Gareth Delany 2/30
Ireland:
Total Score- 150/9
The top player of the Game- Paul Stirling 37, Andy Balbirnie 30; Lockie Ferguson 3/22, Mitchell Santner 2/26, Tim Southee 2/29
Player of the match in the Game “New Zealand vs Ireland”: Kane Williamson
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson says the performance of the team was outstanding. Mentions that they knew Ireland would hit them hard and be a good start. He is pleased with the performance of his team. He believes that they batted well in the Powerplay, which was crucial, and that the surface was on the slower side. Kane is pleased with how they carried out their plans.
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