HARARE: The first of three ODIs between Zimbabwe and Ireland in Harare was abandoned due to rain on Wednesday after the home team made 121-6 in 25.3 overs.

Ireland won the toss and put the hosts in to bat.

Zimbabwe star Sikan­dar Raza, deputising as captain for injured Craig Ervine, made 15 before his attempted slash took an edge and he was caught behind by Lorcan Tucker.

Raza was recalled after missing the last two T20Is having been banned for aggressive behavi­our toward two Irish opponents in the first match.

Openers Joylord Gum­bie and Tinashe Kamun­hukamwe and unbeaten Brandon Mavuta all made 28 for Zimbabwe while Graham Hume (2-7) and Craig Young (2-33) were among the wickets.

Published in Dawn, December 14th, 2023