Zimbabwe were 200/9 when Nick Welch got out for 90 (missing his maiden test ton). Then the last wicket partnership between Blessing Muzarabani and Trevor Gwandu added a massive 67 runs. And this may prove crucial in this match. Now the Zimbabweans have wrested back first innings lead, and Ireland will be under a lot of pressure. And in the second innings, Peter Moor is already back in pavilion. At the moment, Andy Balbirnie and Curtis Campher are at the crease and both of them are not in good form.
After frustrating 10th wicket partnership of Zimbabwean batsmen which bring them on level with Ireland things are again going into favor of visitors as they have good start of their second inning which give them 46 runs opening stand.
Poor bowling quality hurting Zimbabwe as their premier bowlers fail to have another good start while now lead is almost 60 runs and 9 wickets in hand it's good time for Ireland to keep their time and have good target for Zimbabwe which will play last inning on this pitch which is low scoring and balanced.
Just few overs remaining in second day's play it's going to be good third day play while both teams will try to have their best with 300 runs target could be healthy for Ireland if they are looking for in into this test match and this could be huge below for Zimbabwe.