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In an unusual turn of events during the fourth day of the one-off Test between Ireland and Zimbabwe in Belfast, all-rounder AndIRE vs ZIM Test: Fielder saves boundary; batsmen complete five runs, watch the video.ivery to notch up five runs. The incident occurred as Ireland pursued a target of 158 runs.
During the 18th over of Ireland’s innings, Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava delivered a ball of length to McBrine, who elegantly guided it through the covers on the off side. Tendai Chatra, in pursuit of the ball, managed to stop it before the boundary rope but lost his balance in the process. Chatra’s momentum carried him past the advertising boards situated just beyond the boundary line.
Despite the ball staying within the playing area, no Zimbabwean player attempted to retrieve it. Tendai Chatra eventually retrieved the ball and returned it to the bowler. Meanwhile, Andy McBrine and his partner Lorcan Tucker capitalized on the confusion, continuously running between the wickets. By the time Chatra managed to return the ball, McBrine had already completed five runs without any overthrows occurring.
Following this incident, McBrine and Tucker went on to build a crucial 96-run partnership, playing a pivotal role in Ireland’s historic first Test victory on home soil. Earlier in the match, Zimbabwe, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, posted a total of 210 runs, highlighted by Prince Masvaure’s 74 and Joylord Gambie’s 49.
Ireland seized a commanding 40-run advantage after the first innings. PJ Moor led their batting effort with a brisk 79 runs from 105 deliveries. Andy McBrine continued to impress with the ball, claiming three wickets in the initial innings and then adding another four-wicket haul in the second innings as Zimbabwe were dismissed for 196 runs. Mark Adair and Craig Young also contributed effectively, taking two wickets apiece.
In their pursuit of victory, Ireland faced a turbulent start as their top four batsmen fell cheaply. However, Andy McBrine and Lorcan Tucker steadied the ship with resilient half-centuries. Tucker scored 56 runs off 64 balls while McBrine remained unbeaten on 55. Mark Adair’s brisk 24-run cameo towards the end ensured Ireland clinched the one-off Test triumph by securing a four-wicket win.
