Ireland vs Zimbabwe Test Match: Batter Scores 5 Runs Without Overthrow, Video of Epic Moment Goes Viral

In an unusual occurrence during the solitary Test between Ireland and Zimbabwe, a batsman successfully completed 5 runs by sprinting between the stumps. The incident occurred on Day 4 of the game, with Ireland at a score of 74/5, aiming to chase the target of 185 runs. It happened in the second delivery of the 18th over when Andy McBrine struck a elegant drive on the off-side as the ball sped towards the boundary line, off the bowling of pacer Richard Ngarava.

The ball swiftly approached the boundary, prompting Zimbabwe’s Tendai Chatara to chase after it and prevent it from reaching the boundary just inches before the line. However, the fielder’s momentum carried him beyond the boundary line, making it challenging for him to swiftly return the ball. By the time the fielder retrieved the ball and threw it back, Andy McBrine and Lorcan Tucker had accumulated 5 runs for the team by running between the wickets.

McBrine and Tucker formed a partnership of 96 runs for the sixth wicket before Tucker got out from Blessing Muzarabani with Ireland still needing 41 runs to win. Mark Adair, on the other hand, quickly settled and scored 24 not out, hitting the winning boundary as Ireland reached 158-6 to secure victory with more than a day remaining. McBrine, the off-spinner, was awarded the player of the match after his outstanding performance, taking a total of 7-75 in Zimbabwe’s two innings.

“Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie praised McBrine, stating, “McBrine is the player you want to have in your cricket bag at all times. Extremely talented and deserving of the accolade today.” This victory marked Ireland’s first home win in Tests after losing their first seven matches and securing back-to-back wins following their triumph over Afghanistan in March.

With inputs from AFP.