Ireland Women won the one-day international series opener against Zimbabwe Women by 97 runs at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast on Saturday (July 26, 2025). The hosts thus took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, meaning they cannot lose it from here on.
Ireland Women Vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI Highlights: IRE-W Win By 97 Runs, Take 1-0 Lead
Ireland Women Vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI Highlights: The hosts now have one hand on the two-match series. Catch the scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary from the one-day international series opener at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Ireland, led by Gaby Lewis, built on their strong form in the T20I leg, bowling Zimbabwe out for 191 runs after setting a 289-run target. Orla Prendergast was named the Player of the Match for her all-round display of a half-century (50 off 53) and miserly bowling (2/20 in 10 overs).
Ireland Women Vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI: Toss Update
Zimbabwe Women won the toss and elected to bowl first against Ireland Women.
Ireland Women Vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI: Playing XIs
Zimbabwe: Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Chiedza Dhururu, Kelis Ndlovu, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Loreen Tshuma, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Nomvelo Sibanda, Tendai Makusha, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Kudzai Chigora
Ireland: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Coulter Reilly, Jane Maguire, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Lara McBride
Ireland Women Vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI: Squads
Ireland: Gaby Lewis (captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast
Zimbabwe: Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (C), Beloved Biza, Francesca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Tendai Makusha, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Mitchel Mavunga, Modester Mupachikwa, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Kelis Ndhlovu, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma
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