LONDON: Zimbabwe claims their first-day international victory for almost a year with a 38-run victory over Ireland in Belfast on Wednesday.
Half a century of Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza saw tourists posting 266-7 competitive from their 50 overs before blessing Muzarabani took 4-29 with the ball chasing Ireland.
Despite winning, Zimbabwe remains in the last position at the Super League World Cup table table, but moves levels on points with the Netherlands and will expect more in two ODIS to come in the North Ireland capital for the next week.
Muzarabani, Wellington Masatadza and Sean Williams took seven goals for 41 runs at the last 10 overs when Ireland wasted a promising position after recovering from the start of a slow blessing half a century to William Porterfield and Harry.
“Our field and energy die, are disappointing and something that must change before Friday,” said Irish captain Andrew Balbirnie.
“We started well with bats and get a good position to continue and win the match.” Raza 59 did not come out of 44 balls prove that the inning of the winner of the match after Ireland had pressured Zimbabwe at the Central Overs.
Wessley Madhevere and Luke Jongwe also made important contributions to late in innings in more than one running ball.
Zimbabwe claimed a rare Odi victory over Ireland
