Ireland make it four wins from four over Zimbabwe-ZoomTech News


Orla Prendergast smashed a six off the penultimate ball as her 27 helped Eire to victory
Fourth Twenty20 worldwide, Harare
Zimbabwe 65-5 (8 overs): Ndlovu 17, Dhururu 14
Eire 70-1 (7.5 overs): Prendergast 27*, Lewis 20*
Eire received by 9 wickets
Scorecard

Eire made it 4 wins from 4 of their T20 sequence in opposition to Zimbabwe by securing a nine-wicket win in a rain-delayed match in Harare on Thursday.

The match was curtailed to eight overs per aspect however when play acquired underway two and a half hours later than deliberate, the hosts made 65-5 of their innings.

Eire reached 70-1 with one ball remaining of their reply.

Orla Prendergast hit a six off the penultimate ball to safe victory and prime rating for her aspect with 27 not out.

Eire had misplaced opener Amy Hunter for 19 within the fourth over with the rating at 34-1 however Gaby Lewis (20 not out) and Prendergast placed on a second-wicket partnership of 36 to get their aspect throughout the road.

All three batters hit two fours throughout Eire’s in the end profitable run chase.

For Zimbabwe, Kelis Ndlovu hit 17, with Chiedza Dhururu contributing 14, each gamers being run out.

Georgina Dempsey, captain Laura Delany and spinner Cara Murray took one wicket apiece, the latter together with her first supply.

The ultimate match of the T20 sequence between the edges will happen on Friday, with Eire aiming to finish a clear sweep of wins over their opponents.

The Irish additionally clinched the ODI sequence between the 2 sides final week.


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