Zimbabwe secured a 1-0 victory in the T20 series against Ireland, a series heavily impacted by rain, with only one of the three scheduled matches reaching completion.
The decisive encounter saw Zimbabwe triumph by 3 wickets, largely due to a pivotal innings from Tony Munyonga.
The final match, a day-night fixture, commenced an hour later than planned due to a wet outfield, necessitating extensive efforts by the ground staff to render the field playable.
Consequently, the match was reduced to 18 overs per side. Ireland’s captain, Paul Stirling, opted to bowl first, aiming to capitalise on the damp conditions and sluggish outfield.
Zimbabwe faced early challenges, finding themselves at 62 for 3, with Tadiwanashe Marumani and Wessly Madhevere dismissed cheaply—Madhevere for a duck and Marumani for 7 runs. Captain Sikandar Raza provided stability with a brisk 34 runs off 17 balls.
Tony Munyonga, continuing his rich vein of form, contributed 26 runs, as did Tashinga Musekiwa, enabling the Chevrons to set a target of 142 runs. Ireland’s bowlers, Matthew Humphreys and Gareth Delany, each claimed two wickets.
Unfortunately, before Ireland could commence their chase, rain intervened once more, leading the umpires to call off the match. As a result, Zimbabwe clinched the series 1-0.
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