Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB sportsreader as remarkable innings from Bracewell sees Black Caps beat Ireland

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Jul 10, 2022 · 2m

All rounder Michael Bracewell has saved the Black Caps from their first defeat to Ireland with some remarkable late hitting, denying the hosts a famous win in Dublin.

In one of the great match-saving innings for New Zealand, Bracewell pretty much singlehandedly won the game for the Black Caps with 127 not out including all of the required 20 off the final over to pull off a one-wicket victory.

Ireland looked set to match their rugby counterparts and pull off a convincing win over the Black Caps in the first ODI.

At 217 for eight chasing 301 for victory, it looked a formality only for…