Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Ireland at Harare Sports Club, sealing the ODI series in emphatic fashion. The win was powered by an unbeaten 118 from Ben Curran, whose stellar performance guided the hosts to a comfortable chase.

Zimbabwe dominated from the outset, restricting Ireland with disciplined bowling before their top order made light work of the target. Ben Curran and Brian Bennett set the tone with a 107-run opening stand, with Curran reaching his century in style. By the halfway mark, Zimbabwe stood at 151/1, requiring just 90 more runs from 150 balls. Curran, alongside Craig Ervine (19)**, effortlessly saw the team home, with Curran finishing on 118 off 109 balls.

This victory marks a significant milestone for Zimbabwe, showcasing their growing strength in international cricket. Ireland, despite their efforts, struggled to contain Zimbabwe’s batting firepower. As Zimbabwe celebrates a well-earned series win, they will look to carry this momentum forward into future challenges on the global stage.