Ireland Triumphs Over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo Test

Ireland secured their third consecutive Test victory by defeating Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, largely due to Matthew Humphreys' impressive six-wicket haul for 57 runs. Ireland set a target of 292 runs for Zimbabwe, who were dismissed for 228, with Wessly Madhevere top-scoring with 84 runs for the hosts. Andy McBrine played a pivotal role, contributing 106 runs and taking four wickets throughout the match. Despite a challenging start with an early collapse of their top order, Ireland recovered through key partnerships, particularly between McBrine and Mark Adair. Blessing Muzarabani's seven-wicket performance for Zimbabwe kept the contest tight, but Ireland's strategic play secured their victory. This win follows Ireland's previous Test successes against Zimbabwe in Belfast and Afghanistan in early 2024.