Santner's five overcomes Niall O'Brien's maiden century
A maiden ODI century from Niall O'Brien was not enough for Ireland to claim another Full Member scalp as a weakened New Zealand opened their tri-series with a 51-run victory
A maiden ODI century from Niall O'Brien was not enough for Ireland to claim another Full Member scalp as a weakened New Zealand opened their tri-series with a 51-run victory
What an exciting match that was today. Niall O'Brien battled hard scored a fantastic maiden ODI century. Yet again though it was Spin bowling that Ireland couldn't cope with. Santner ending up with his best ever figures and a five for. With the win today, New Zealand get four points and move to the top of the tri-series table.
The presentations have just finished and Mitchell Santner has been named man of the match for his five for. So that just leaves me to thank you for following my commentary today, hopefully you will join me on Wednesday when New Zealand will be taking on Bangladesh at Clontarf. Until then this is Justin Smyth saying goodnight from a sunny Malahide. Goodnight!
PKD Chase lbw b Rance 1 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50.00
BJ McCarthy c Latham b Santner 6 (13b 0x4 0x6) SR: 46.15
A maiden ODI century from Niall O'Brien was not enough for Ireland to claim another Full Member scalp as a weakened New Zealand opened their tri-series with a 51-run victory
With a host of New Zealand's key players still at the IPL, the start of the tri-series offers a chance for some new - and recalled - faces to impress the selectors