The Zimbabwe Womenโs cricket team wrapped up their exciting 2025 tour of Ireland, delivering competitive performances across both formats in what turned out to be a tightly contested and entertaining bilateral series.
๐ Series Overview
- Host Nation: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
- Touring Team: Zimbabwe ๐ฟ๐ผ
- Duration: July 2025
- Formats Played: 3 ODIs & 3 T20Is
- Venues: Bready & Dublin
๐ ODI Series (3-Match) โ Ireland win 2-1
Ireland Women clinched the ODI series 2-1 after a strong start in the first two matches. Zimbabwe Women showed resilience with a brilliant win in the final ODI to avoid a whitewash and build momentum heading into the T20I leg.
Key Highlights:
- Gaby Lewis starred for Ireland with consistent top-order runs.
- Mary-Anne Musonda led Zimbabweโs fightback with a match-winning knock in the third ODI.
- Irelandโs bowling, led by Laura Delany and Cara Murray, proved decisive in the first two games.
๐ฅ T20I Series (3-Match) โ Zimbabwe win 2-1
Zimbabwe turned the tide in the T20Is with a spirited comeback to take the series 2-1. After losing the opening match, they bounced back to win two thrilling encounters and claim the series win.
Key Highlights:
- Kelis Ndhlovu emerged as Zimbabweโs standout performer, contributing with both bat and ball.
- Ireland’s Amy Hunter showed glimpses of brilliance but lacked support in key moments.
- Zimbabweโs bowling unit, including Nomvelo Sibanda, maintained pressure with disciplined spells.
๐ Players of the Series
- ODI: Gaby Lewis (Ireland)
- T20I: Kelis Ndhlovu (Zimbabwe)
๐ Series Takeaways:
- Zimbabwe Women showcased depth and determination, particularly in the shorter format.
- Ireland will be pleased with their ODI dominance but will need to address inconsistencies in T20 cricket.
- Both sides gained valuable match practice ahead of global qualifiers and future ICC events.
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