• Ireland Women defeated Zimbabwe Women by 10 wickets in first ODI.

  • Gaby Lewis played a stellar knock of 65 runs.

Twitter reactions: Gaby Lewis’ remarkable knock guides Ireland Women to a comfortable victory over Zimbabwe Women in 1st ODI
Gaby Lewis, ZIM-W vs IR-W, 1st ODI (Image CC- Twitter)

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Ireland Women commenced their tour of Zimbabwe with an impressive performance, securing a commanding 10 wicket victory in the first One Day International at the Harare Sports Club. The visiting team exhibited superiority across all aspects of the game, showcasing their prowess in both batting and bowling. With a dominant display, Ireland set the tone for the series, leaving a strong impact in their pursuit of success on foreign soil.

Sloppy batting display by Zimbabwe

Invited to bat first, Zimbabwe faced an early setback as their skipper, Mary-Anne Musonda, fell in the third over. The match witnessed an interruption due to rain, resulting in a reduction to 44 overs. Unfortunately for the hosts, their recovery efforts were thwarted as they consistently lost wickets throughout the innings.

Despite the challenges, Zimbabwe managed to post a total of 170 runs in 42.4 overs. Ashley Ndiraya emerged as a standout performer for the hosts, showcasing resilience with a notable knock of 47 runs, while Precious Marange contributed 29 runs to the team’s total. However, Ireland’s bowling attack proved effective in containing the opposition and securing crucial breakthroughs during the course of the innings.

Amy Hunter-Gaby Lewis shine in run-chase

Despite a substantial rain delay disrupting proceedings during lunch, the game resumed with Ireland facing a revised DLS target of 110 runs off 21 overs. Amy Hunter assumed the anchor role in a stellar display of batting prowess, forming a formidable opening partnership with Gaby Lewis. The duo orchestrated a remarkable 110-run stand for the first wicket, steering their side to a convincing victory.

Hunter contributed a solid 36 runs to the chase, playing a crucial role in stabilizing the innings. Meanwhile, Lewis delivered a scintillating performance, thumping 65 runs in just 41 balls, adorned with 11 boundaries and a six, securing a comprehensive win for her team.

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