Ireland recover to beat Zimbabwe in Belfast

IRELAND DEFEATED Zimbabwe in the one-off Test match in Belfast, recovering from 21-5 overnight in their second innings to reach 158-6 and secure a four-wicket win.
Andy McBrine was the hero, hitting an unbeaten 55 to guide the Irish home, having earlier in the match taken 3-37 and 4-38 with his off-spin.
“Fantastic win,” said McBrine post match. “We tried to be as positive as we can. Me and Tucker got a good partnership.
“Didn’t have much in my mind last night. Thankfully, the rain came. Probably didn’t think growing up that there’d b...

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