On day two of the one-off Test at Stormont, Ireland gained a slight first-innings advantage over Zimbabwe, finishing with 250 in response to the visitors' 210. Peter Moor starred for Ireland with 79 runs, forming a record opening partnership of 71 with Andrew Balbirnie. However, Ireland suffered a batting collapse, losing seven wickets for just 88 runs after Moor's dismissal. A crucial last-wicket partnership of 47 between Andy McBrine and Matthew Humphreys helped Ireland secure a 40-run lead. Zimbabwe's bowlers, particularly Tanaka Chivanga and Blessing Muzarabani, impressed, but the team also set an unwanted record by conceding 42 byes in an innings. At stumps, Zimbabwe ended the day at 12 without loss, keeping the match finely poised heading into the weekend.