| Second one-day worldwide, Harare |
| Zimbabwe 227-9 (50 overs): Dhururu 46, Musonda 41; Kelly 4-4-35 |
| Eire 202-9 (43 overs): Lewis 42, Hunter 34; Ndlovu 3-36 |
| Match tied (DLS methodology) |
| Scorecard |
Eire needed to accept a tied ODI in opposition to Zimbabwe after failing to attain a run from the ultimate ball in Harare.
The hosts made 227-9 earlier than Eire have been set a goal of 203 from 43 overs following a rain delay.
Requiring six runs off the ultimate over, Jane Maguire and Ava Canning managed to attain 4 off the primary three balls.
Nonetheless, it turned one from the final ball and Maguire was stumped by Chiedza Dhururu to finish the sport with Eire main the sequence 1-0.
Zimbabwe openers Dhururu (46) Mary-Anne Musonda (41) laid a powerful basis with a partnership of 92.
The hosts did not construct on that and Arlene Kelly took 4-35 as Eire aimed to wrap up the three-match sequence.
One other spectacular opening stand – this time 84 from Gaby Lewis (42) and Leah Paul (34) – ensured a powerful begin for the Irish earlier than the rain interruption and a brand new DLS goal.
Rebecca Stokell made 30 nevertheless it went all the way down to the dramatic closing over from Loreen Tshuma and he or she impressed, conceding simply 5 runs to earn her facet a tie.
Kelis Ndlovu completed with 3-36.
The edges will meet once more for the third and closing ODI on Tuesday.