Ireland falter at vital moment to lose World Cup opener
Ireland's top order crumbled as they kicked off their T20 World Cup campaign with a 31-run defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe.
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Sikandar Raza Leads Zimbabwe To Win Over Ireland In T20 World Cup Opener
Sikandar Raza smashed 82 off 48 balls to set up a convincing 31-run victory for Zimbabwe in their opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup against Ireland on Monday. Zimbabwe lost three early wickets after being invited to bat first in Hobart, but Raza put on key partnerships to guide the team to 174-7 in Hobart. Returning paceman Blessing Muzarabani took three wickets as Zimbabwe restricted Ireland to 143-9. Zimbabwe are on track to make the Super 12 after winning the first of their three matches in round one.
Cricket-Confident Zimbabwe embrace World Cup return
PERTH : Brimming with belief after humbling Australia's formidable one-day international side last month, Zimbabwe are back Down Under and determined to make the Super 12 stage at the Twenty20 World Cup for the first time.
Zimbabwe Announce T20 World Cup Squad, Craig Ervine Returns As Captain
Zimbabwe announced their 15-member squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday, with captain Craig Ervine returning from injury to lead the side. Pace spearhead Blessing Muzarabani also makes the 15-member group after staying away from the action in the recently-concluded Australia tour.
Ervine fit to captain Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup
Batsman Craig Ervine has recovered from a hamstring injury to captain Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia next month, one of a number of players who have regained fitness in time for the tournament.
Zimbabwe fired by power of positivity ahead of T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe are hoping the positivity they showed to secure a shock victory over Australia can give them the momentum needed to make an impact at this year's Twenty20 World Cup. Having lost the first two one-day internationals, Zimbabwe registered on Saturday only their third victory over Australia in 33 attempts spanning nearly four decades. Coming after victories over Bangladesh in both white-ball formats, the Townsville triumph should send the Africans off to next month's Twenty20 World Cup charged with confidence.
Zimbabwe fired by power of positivity ahead of T20 WC
TOWNSVILLE, Australia : Zimbabwe are hoping the positivity they showed to secure a shock victory over Australia can give them the momentum needed to make an impact at this year's Twenty20 World Cup.
Ryan Burl picks up five wickets as Zimbabwe shock Australia
TOWNSVILLE, Australia :Leg-spinner Ryan Burl picked up 5-10 in just three overs on Saturday as Zimbabwe stunned Australia in the third one-day international in Townsville, registering an exciting three-wicket victory and denying the hosts a series clean-sweep.