Zimbabwe kicked off their home ODI series against Ireland with a commanding 49-run victory at the Harare Sports Club, powered by Brian Bennett라이브 바카라 sensational century and a strong collective bowling performance on Friday (February 14, 2024). (More Cricket News)
After being put in to bat first, Zimbabwe posted an imposing 299/5 in 50 overs, thanks to a blistering 169 off 163 balls from Brian Bennett including 20 boundaries and 3 sixes, single-handedly anchoring hosts' innings.
Captain Craig Ervine played an attacking knock of 66 off 61 balls, stitching a 136-run partnership with Bennett.
Ben Curran helped with 28 smashing three boundaries before departing. At the end, the wickets keep losing but it was still a challenging total.
Now, chasing the target of 300 runs, Ireland라이브 바카라 innings got off to a horror start, losing captain Andrew Balbirnie for a golden duck in the very first ball, caught behind off Richard Ngarava.
Paul Stirling (32) and Curtis Campher (44) rebuilt, but their dismissals triggered a middle-order collapse.
Harry Tector (39) and George Dockrell (34) provided some resistance, while Andy McBrine (32) tried to take the chase deep.
However, wickets kept tumbling as Zimbabwe라이브 바카라 bowlers struck at regular intervals.
Blessing Muzarabani (4/51) was the pick of the bowlers, rattling the Irish middle order, while Richard Ngarava (3/56) and Wessly Madhevere (2/12) provided key breakthroughs.
Ireland were eventually bowled out for 250 in 46 overs, falling short by 49 runs.
Ireland had won the one-off Test by 63 runs in Bulawayo. The ODI series will be followed by three T20 internationals in Harare.
