Ireland-Zimbabwe T20 opener abandoned due to rain

The first T20 international between Zimbabwe and Ireland was abandoned due to rain after Zimbabwe scored 77 for five in a match reduced to nine overs. Ryan Burl was the standout performer for Zimbabwe, scoring 36 runs, while Irish bowlers Josh Little and Craig Young both took two wickets. The match faced a 135-minute delay before rain returned, preventing Ireland from batting. This match was the opening game of a three-match series, with the teams scheduled to play again on Sunday and Tuesday. Ireland previously won a one-off Test against Zimbabwe, while the hosts secured a 2-1 victory in a recent one-day international series. The cancellation means that the series will now hinge on the upcoming matches.