
Ireland On Saturday, July 26 for defeat, a broad all-round performed Zimbabwe 97 runs in one-day international opening of his two-match series. Commanding victory at home is still searching for the victory of its first white ball from Touring Zimbabwe. Ireland’s top-order laid a strong foundation, which inspires him for a competitive clan, which proved to be very vice-signed for Chase for Zimbabwe’s struggling batting lineup.
Ireland’s batting sets high target
After being asked to bat first, Ireland opener, Sara Forbes (54) and captain Gabi Lewis (51), disappointing Zimbabwe’s bowlers, set a tone with an impressive 116-rran partnership. While Lewis, both aggressive, departed immediately after their fifty, forbes continued their strong performance, scoring 40 runs in just 5.1 overs with Amy Hunter. Hunter himself made 43 runs in 38 delivery and compensated 43, recalled a half -century. Ola prerendagast The scoring rate with a Quickfire 52 off 52 balls before stumping. Laura Daleni’s Run-e-Ball 34 lasts Ireland with a 250-run mark. Despite the late collapse, where Ireland lost their last six wickets for only 35 runs, allowing him to be prevented from dissolving the 300-rank mark, his last total of 288/9 presented an important challenge.
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Zimbabwe’s top-order collapse proves expensive
The 289-Run’s target immediately seemed challenging for Zimbabwe as his top-order fell under pressure. Ola Prendargast hit the ball twice during his initial spell, acting twice in a row, reducing Zimbabwe to an uncertain 17/2. By the end of the powerplay, they were reeling at 34/3. Skipper Chipo Mugri-Tripano (68) and Pyare Bija attempted a recovery with a flexible 68-rorn stand, increasing the flow of wickets for about 12 overs. However, Lara McBrid’s vital twin strike ignited another collapse, as Zimbabwe lost four wickets for just 39 runs. Despite an unbeaten 32 runs off 71 balls from Ranyaro Pasipanoda, which mathematically put him in the competition, until the thirds were over, the initial damage proved to be inaccessible for visitors.
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