Summary

  • Rains stops play with Ireland on 206-9 in reply to 210

  • PJ Moor and Andrew Balbirne put on Ireland's biggest Test opening partnership of 71

  • Tanaka Chivanga dismisses Balbirnie (19), Curtis Campher (8) and Harry Tector (4)

  • Moor (79), Lorcan Tucker (0) and Craig Young (3) fall to Blessing Muzarabani

  • Sean Williams claims wickets of Paul Stirling (22) and Mark Adair (0)

  • Barry McCarthy (1) out to Tendai Chatara

  • This is the first Test to be played in Northern Ireland

Live Reporting

Alvin McCaig and Lauren McCann

  1. Ire 54-0

    Alvin McCaig
    BBC Sport NI at Stormont

    Ireland are going at over four an over and they've passed the 50 mark with ease.

    It's a dream start to day two for the hosts and the home fans are showing their appreciation of some great batting.

    PJ Moor is leading the way while Andrew Balbirnie is happy to play the support role.

  2. Ire 54-0

    Almost a scoreless inning but Balbirnie ekes out a single with the last ball of Chatara's sixth over.

  3. Ire 53-0

    Moor keeps on marching. He's on to 40 already after eleven overs, including a four off Muzarabani.

  4. Ire 47-0

    Moor on the march!

    PJ Moor has been in fine form this morning at StormontPresseye

    PJ Moor has been in fine form this morning at Stormont

  5. Ire 47-0

    Balbirnie keeps the scoreboard ticking over and moves onto double figures on 12. Chatara has now given up 17 off five overs as Muzarabani takes the ball again.

  6. Ire 42-0

    Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie gets in on the act as he forces a four to the offside off the gangly figure of Blessing Muzarabani, who is in for his first over which goes for five.

  7. Ire 37-0

    A wide tacks on one more as Tendai Chatara settles things down after the costly over prior.

  8. Ire 36-0

    Another two fours for Moor as Ngarava has now given up 25 runs off four overs. Balbirnie got the over started with a pair of runs before Moor stood in again to take his total to 31 off 31 balls.

    There was a half-hearted appeal for an LBW at the beginning of the over but it was waved away.

  9. Ire 25-0

    PJ Moor looks in great touch and he has already posted his highest score in Test cricket for Ireland.

    His previous best of 19 came last year against Sri Lanka and he is putting the Zimbabwe attack to the sword so far this morning.

    And this is a man who played eight Tests for Zimbabwe between 2016 and 2018 before switching to Ireland.

  10. Ire 25-0

    Moor knocks another two fours as the Harare-born batsman is looking really confident out there. He has barely given Andrew Balbirnie a chance at the crease! The Irish captain won't care as the hosts' scoring is starting to build.

  11. Zim 17-0

    Alvin McCaig
    BBC Sport NI at Stormont

    A wonderful square cut from PJ Moor brings up the first boundary and the Ireland openers are settling in to their task.

    It was overcast yesterday morning but the sun is out today and that should benefit Moor and Balbirnie.

  12. Ire 17-0

    PJ Moor is finding his stride as Ngarava's over is costly. Moor strokes the first boundary of the day and the Zimbabwean bowler's over goes for 11. Moor is now on to fifteen

  13. Ire 6-0

    Almost our first boundary of the day as Moor finds a gap in coverage but it's chased down by Brian Bennett. However, the Irish batsmen get through for three to get the first runs off Chatara.

  14. Ire 3-0

    Irish captain Andrew Balbirnie gets off the mark with a pair of runs off the big fast bowler.

  15. Ire 1-0

    A scoreless second for Ireland as Chatara starts his day with a solid over. Ngarava back with the ball.

  16. Ire 1-0

    PJ Moor gets Ireland on the board with a single off Richard Ngarava. He is back on strike for the second over as Tendai Chatara takes the ball from the Dundonald end.

  17. Ireland v Zimbabwe (11:00 BST)

    Alvin McCaig
    BBC Sport NI at Stormont

    Former Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien rings the bell and the Zimbabwe team come onto the field along with Irish openers Andy Balbirnie and PJ Moor.

    We're set to go!

  18. Playing catch-up

    Ireland v Zimbabwe (11:00 BST)

    Alvin McCaig
    BBC Sport NI at Stormont

    We lost a bit time to rain yesterday so we're going to get some of it back on day two.

    The afternoon session will be extended 15 minutes from 13:40 to 15:55.

    We'll then finish at 18:30 although rain is predicted for this afternoon so we may not get that far.

    But here's hoping we do.

  19. Tourists collapse as Irish attack shines

    Ireland v Zimbabwe (11:00 BST)

    Ireland reduced Zimbabwe from 121-1 to 210 all out to finish day one of the one-off Test match in Belfast in a strong position.

    Prince Masvaure (74) and debutant Joylord Gumbie (49) provided a good start for the Chevrons in the first Test to be played in Northern Ireland.

    Zimbabwe were still in good shape on 143-2 before an afternoon collapse which included four wickets for only four runs.

    Andy McBrine (3-37) and Barry McCarthy (3-32) were the best of the Irish attack on a historic occasion at Stormont.

    Read more from the day one match report here

    Delight for Craig Young as he removes Zimbabwe captain Craig ErvineGetty Images

    Delight for Craig Young as he removes Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine

  20. Stage set for Irish batters

    Ireland v Zimbabwe (11:00 BST)

    Alvin McCaig
    BBC Sport NI at Stormont

    Plenty of blue in the sky over Stormont and we're all set for what promises to be a cracking day of Test cricket.

    The teams are limbering up in the outfield and Irish spirits will be high after a superb bowling display yersterday afternoon.

    Ireland skipper Andy Balbirnie and PJ Moor will start the reply and hope to provide a strong foundation for a big total.