Afghanistan's star all-rounder Mohammad Nabi delivered a spectacular performance, taking five wickets and leading Afghanistan to a convincing 117-run win over Ireland in the third ODI. Gurbaz and Zadran also made significant contributions to Afghanistan's total of 310-5. Afghanistan will continue to face Ireland as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
In a rain-affected match in Zimbabwe, Ireland Women dominated over the home team, winning by 10 wickets with a DLS-assisted target of 110 runs. Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter's strong partnership led Ireland to victory, with Kelis Ndlovu unable to break their partnership during her return to the attack.
The ongoing ICC Test Championship, a two-year cycle of matches between nine teams, will see Zimbabwe play against Ireland today, with live coverage available on the blog. New Zealand won the inaugural competition in 2021, while Australia holds the record for most wins in the 50-over World Cup. The shortest format, Twenty20, is also gaining popularity with Australia winning the 2021 tournament.
Zimbabwe will face off against Ireland in the third and final ODI of the series. After a washout in the series opener, Ireland took a 2-0 lead with a comfortable victory in the second ODI. Curtis Campher starred with the bat for Ireland while Josh Little's 6-wicket haul earned him Player of the Match. Zimbabwe will need to win the third ODI to level the series.
Get expert betting tips for the upcoming Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20 match on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Zimbabwe and Ireland are set to face off in a crucial T20 match as Zimbabwe looks to bounce back after a tough loss in the second ODI. Ireland's bowling attack, led by Josh Little, has been strong in the series so far and will look to continue their dominance. But Zimbabwe will be determined to put up a fight and secure a much-needed win on their home ground. Don't miss out on our expert predictions for this exciting match!