Series Outcome

Balbirnie's Unbeaten Knock

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Rain-Affected Match

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Early Setback

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Crucial Partnerships

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Zimbabwe's Batting Highlights

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Irish Bowling Prowess

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Irish Bowling Prowess

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Stirling's Captaincy

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Match Conclusion

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Series Outcome

✓ The ODI series concluded with a 2-0 victory for Ireland, as the first match was abandoned due to rain.

Balbirnie's Unbeaten Knock

✓ In the decisive third ODI, Andy Balbirnie led Ireland with an unbeaten 82, guiding the team to a seven-wicket win and securing the series.

Rain-Affected Match

✓ The final ODI was reduced to 40 overs per side due to rain, setting Ireland a target of 201 runs.

Early Setback

✓ Ireland faced an early challenge, losing captain Paul Stirling with just 12 runs on the board. timesofindia

Crucial Partnerships

✓ Balbirnie stabilized the innings with key partnerships—70 runs with Curtis Campher (40) and 63 runs with Harry Tector (33).

Zimbabwe's Batting Highlights

✓Joylord Gumbie top-scored for Zimbabwe with 72 runs, while Sikandar Raza contributed 37, leading to a total of 197 in their innings.

Irish Bowling Prowess

✓ Graham Hume and Curtis Campher each claimed four wickets, effectively restricting Zimbabwe's scoring opportunities.

Irish Bowling Prowess

✓ This series win marked Ireland's first ODI series victory in Zimbabwe, following their earlier success in the T20I series.

Stirling's Captaincy

✓ Paul Stirling's leadership was instrumental, overseeing both the T20I and ODI series wins, reflecting Ireland's growing confidence in international cricket.

Match Conclusion

✓ Paul Stirling's leadership was instrumental, overseeing both the T20I and ODI series wins, reflecting Ireland's growing confidence in international cricket.