In a riveting display on the pitch, Humphreys bowled to Trevor Gwandu, who managed to score 2 runs despite some tricky deliveries causing trouble. Gwandu edged a ball past slip, quickly sprinting for a second run. He faced several balls from Humphreys and Mark Adair, showing resilience as he defended well. However, Nick Welch's remarkable debut ended in disappointment as he was caught by Tector after a powerful pull shot left him just short of a maiden ton. As the match unfolded, Ireland struggled early with Blessing Muzarabani claiming four wickets. However, McBrine and Adair’s solid half-centuries helped Ireland recover from a challenging position, setting the stage for an exciting competition against Zimbabwe.
