The third and final Twenty20 international match between Zimbabwe and Ireland, held at the Harare Sports Club, was abandoned due to persistent rain, securing a 1-0 series victory for Zimbabwe. The match, initially delayed, was reduced to 18 overs per side, but the weather ultimately prevented Ireland from batting. This victory marks a significant achievement for Zimbabwe after a closely contested series.
Zimbabwe managed to post a competitive score of 142-6 in their 18 overs. Sikandar Raza played a pivotal role, top-scoring for Zimbabwe with 34 runs. The Irish bowlers showed their resilience, with Garth Delany making a notable impact by taking 2-5 in his only over. Craig Young also contributed with figures of 2-38. However, the rain-delayed match did not allow Ireland to showcase their batting prowess.
This T20 series win follows Zimbabwe's success in the ODI series, where they emerged victorious with a 2-1 win against Ireland at the same venue. The Irish team had started their tour on a strong note, securing a 63-run victory over Zimbabwe in a one-off Test encounter. Ireland also claimed the first T20 match of the series, but Zimbabwe made a comeback by winning the second match, setting up an anticipated final game.
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