IRE VS NZ - 2nd ODI, New Zealand tour of Ireland, 2022

That concludes the presentation. Ireland competed very well with ball in hand, but today their batting let them down. Had it not been for Dockrell they wouldn't have even crossed 200. New Zealand stumbled multiple times in the chase, losing two wickets off the first two balls and then a flurry of them in the middle overs, but Finn Allen's counter-attacking 50, coupled with Bracewell's finishing heroics once again means they clinch the series 2-0. The action continues in the third ODI on Friday, join us then. Bye for now...

Tom Latham, New Zealand captain: Winning the toss was pretty crucial, it was a great performance. Henry and Jacob Duffy did a brilliant job at the stop, then the ball was turning as well. Very happy to restrict them to 216. Then the way Finn Allen played was really positive. It was a bit of a shaky start, but we were able to put the pressure back on them. Michael showed great composure once again, to be not out once again in a role that's new to him is very confident for the team, hopefully he can continue this.

Andrew Balbirnie, Ireland captain: Tough toss to lose, it is always tricky when the ball is nipping around. If we could scrap out a bit more runs, we could have got a win. If someone could have batted through with George, we could have made it really competitive. We went through a couple of phases where we were dead on the field, it is another loss and we are all disappointed.

Michael Bracewell, Man of the Match: Today the bowlers got off to a great start, Henry set the tone with three maidens. (On his two wickets) They both played beautifully the other day, it was a different wicket and spun a bit more for us so we were able to put Ireland under pressure. Really pleased that I was able to see the game through.

18:09 Local Time, 17:09 GMT, 22:39 IST: They were made to sweat a little, but Michael Bracewell once again takes the Kiwis through with another clutch knock, staying unbeaten. New Zealand lost two wickets off the first two balls with Mark Adair getting a dream start. They then built a 100 run partnership with Finn Allen playing a few shots to counter-attack. His partner Latham also got to a fifty, and although the visitors lost Phillips, Nicholls and Santner pretty cheaply, they had enough in the tank to get over the line with three wickets in the bank. If only Ireland had a few more runs for their bowlers to play with! Stick on for the presentations...

Simi Singh to M Bracewell, SIX, finishing off in style! Tossed up on the pads, Bracewell steps out and swings over the infield for a six beyond the long-on boundary. New Zealand take the series 2-0

Joshua Little to M Bracewell, 1 run, fuller on middle, Bracewell shuffles across and tucks it to deep mid-wicket to retain strike

Joshua Little to M Bracewell, 5 wides, the worst timing for this!! It slips out of Little's hands and goes well down the leg stump, the keeper can only get a glove on it but it runs away to the fine leg fence

Joshua Little to M Bracewell, no run, it was pitched fuller and goes between bat and pad as Bracewell goes for a big drive, clips a bit of the back flap of the pad and goes through to the keeper. Ireland lose their review

Ireland take a review for caught behind

Umpire gives a warning to the bowler for running on the pitch

Joshua Little to M Bracewell, no run, on a length around off, punched towards covers

Joshua Little to Matt Henry, 1 run, fuller length on off, square driven uppishly towards widish third-man

Joshua Little to Matt Henry, no run, Little from round the wicket. Fuller and outside off, a swing and a miss from Matt Henry

Joshua Little to Matt Henry, 2 runs, on a length around off, Henry plays a backfoot punch between cover and point for a couple

Simi Singh to M Bracewell, SIX, Simi Singh punished for overstepping. It was fuller and straighter, in the hitting arc and Bracewell gives it a big, old golf swing over deep mid-wicket for the full monty! Just 13 needed now.

Simi Singh to M Bracewell, no ball, fuller on off, Bracewell plays a solid forward defence.

Simi Singh to M Bracewell, no run, quicker around off, Bracewell watchfully defends

Matt Henry, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Simi Singh to Santner, out Caught by Campher!! Another wicket just to add some spice! Santner steps out to try to hit it big, his flick however goes straight down the throat of deep mid-wicket. New Zealand making this total more difficult than it actually is. Santner c Campher b Simi Singh 6(11) [4s-1]