Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett smashed a career-best 169 to guide his team to a commanding 49-run victory over Ireland in the first ODI of the series.
Brian Bennett smashed a magnificent 169 to propel Zimbabwe to a commanding 49-run victory over Ireland in the first One-Day International ( ODI ) held in Harare . The 21-year-old, making his debut as an ODI opener, showcased his exceptional talent by becoming the fourth-youngest player to achieve a score of 150 or more in the format. Bennett batted with remarkable resilience, surviving throughout the majority of Zimbabwe 's innings before being dismissed by Mark Adair in the final over.
However, the damage was already done as Zimbabwe set Ireland a formidable target of 300 runs for victory.Zimbabwe's batting display was nothing short of sensational. Bennett and Ben Curran established a strong foundation with a first-wicket partnership of 95 runs. This was followed by a remarkable 136-run stand for the second wicket between Bennett and Craig Ervine, who contributed a valuable 66 runs. The visitors demonstrated commendable courage in their pursuit of the target, remaining competitive throughout the innings. However, Zimbabwe maintained relentless pressure, claiming regular wickets to keep Ireland at bay.Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, and Andy McBrine all reached the notable milestone of 30 runs before succumbing to Zimbabwe's bowling attack. Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava were the standout performers with the ball, claiming four wickets for 51 runs and three wickets for 56 runs respectively. Zimbabwe's bowlers wrapped up the final 10 overs with exceptional accuracy, taking four wickets and restricting Ireland to 251 runs, falling 49 runs short of the target
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