Ireland go down by 49 runs in opening ODI against Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett hit a superb 169 to steer Zimbabwe to a 49-run victory over Ireland in the first One Day International in Harare.
Bennett's 169 helps Zimbabwe beat Ireland in ODI
Brian Bennett's superb 169 helps Zimbabwe earn a 49-run win over Ireland in the opening one-day international in Harare.
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The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.
1st ODI: Bennett's blazing 169 powers Zimbabwe to 49-run win over Ireland
Brian Bennett's career-best 169 and Blessing Muzarabani's 4 for 51 led Zimbabwe to a 49-run victory over Ireland in the first ODI in Harare. Captain Craig Ervine supported with 66. Despite a fightback from George Dockrell and Andy McBrine,
Bennett gives Zimbabwe ODI series lead over Ireland
Brian Bennett struck a one-day international best as Zimbabwe defeated Ireland by 49 runs in Harare on Friday in the first of three matches.
Brian Bennett's 169 puts Zimbabwe 1-0 up
Zimbabwe 299 for 5 (Bennett 169, Ervine 66, Adair 2-55) beat Ireland 250 (Campher 44, Muzarabani 4-51, Ngarava 3-56) by 49 runs Brian Bennett delivered a Valentine Day's gift to all the cricket lovers at Harare Sports Club with a sublime 169 to set up Zimbabwe's 49-run win in the first ODI against Ireland on Friday.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Live Score: Zimbabwe score after 15 overs is 83/0
FOUR! Well played! On a length, on off, Brian Bennett lofts it just wide of the mid off fielder for a boundary. Zimbabwe vs Ireland Live Score: FOUR! Excellent from Brian Bennett! Too full, outside off,
ZIM Vs IRE, 1st ODI: Zimbabwe Crush Ireland By 49 Runs As Brian Bennett Smashes Stunning 169
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