NEW DELHI: An unusual and rare occurrence took place on the fourth day of the one-off Test match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at the Civil Services Cricket Club in Belfast on Sunday when Ireland batsmen Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine created huge excitement on social media by scoring five runs in their team’s second innings.
A video of the extraordinary feat quickly went viral, reminding cricket fans of a similar incident in 1992.
32 years ago, in a match between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval, India’s No. 10 and No. 11 batsmen Venkatapathi Raju and Javagal Srinath also achieved all-run fives and that moment has now resurfaced, mesmerising the crowds.
In the recent match between Ireland and Zimbabwe, Ireland were in dire straits at 21/5 in the sixth over while chasing a target of 158. A combination of Tucker (56) and McBrain (55*) saw Ireland win the match.
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A rare five-run all-out came in the top of the 18th over when McBrain punched a ball from Zimbabwean left-arm seamer Richard Ngarava over the covers. Zimbabwean fielder Tendai Chatara chased the ball and stopped it just inside the rope.
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Despite his efforts, Tucker and McBrine produced some excellent running between the wickets, bringing together five runs, and this exceptional play contributed greatly to Ireland’s recovery and eventual four-wicket victory, with McBrine remaining unbeaten on 55.
A video of the incident went viral, bringing to mind the 1992 match between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval.
During India’s first innings, Srinath hit a pitched ball from Australian fast bowler Craig McDermott to the off side. Allan Border, defending at mid-off, chased the ball as it flew towards the boundary. Border managed to keep it out, but India’s tail-enders Raju and Srinath scored fives, achieving a rare feat in cricket history.
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The re-emergence of these videos has created a buzz on social media platforms with fans and analysts reminiscing on these great moments. These events, separated by decades, highlight the spirit of cricket and the unforgettable moments that make the sport loved by millions across the world.