Ireland opted to bowl first after winning the toss in the third T20I against Zimbabwe. The match in Harare was shortened to 18 overs each side due to rain. Zimbabwe currently leads the series 1-0 after winning the second T20I, requiring a win to clinch the series.
In the third and final T20I between Zimbabwe and Ireland, Ireland won the toss and chose to bowl first at Harare Sports Club on February 25, 2024. The series currently stands at 1-0 in favor of Zimbabwe, who are aiming for a series victory.
The match faced a slight delay due to rain, leading to a reduction in overs to 18 per side. Zimbabwe had previously won the second T20I, successfully chasing an Irish target of 138 runs, backed by an impressive 43-run performance from Tony Munyonga.
Zimbabwe’s team lineup includes Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, and Trevor Gwandu. Meanwhile, Ireland’s XI consists of Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young, and Joshua Little.
The third T20I features Zimbabwe aiming to secure the series against Ireland after winning the second match. The match format has been adjusted to accommodate weather interruptions, now reduced to 18 overs per side. Both teams are utilizing their full squad capabilities for this concluding fixture of the series.
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