Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Zimbabwe Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 5 Amazing Highlights

The Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Zimbabwe Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier warm-up records an entertaining contest at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on January 16, 2026.

Zimbabwe Women posted 125/6 from their 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Chiedza Dhururu top-scored with an unbeaten 42, while Josephine Nkomo contributed 25. Ireland Women then chased the target successfully, reaching 128/6 in 19 overs to win by four wickets.

Orla Prendergast was the leading scorer for Ireland with 53 from 37 balls, while Laura Delany added 31. Cara Murray was Ireland’s most successful bowler, taking 2 wickets for 21 runs.

Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Zimbabwe Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Zimbabwe Women	125/6	20	Lost
Ireland Women	128/6	19	Won by 4 wickets

Ireland Women won the toss and chose to field first. Zimbabwe reached 125/6 from 20 overs, but Ireland successfully chased the target with six balls remaining.

Match Overview

Match Detail	Information
Match	Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women
Competition	ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier Warm-up
Date	January 16, 2026
Venue	Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Format	T20
Toss	Ireland Women won and chose to field
Zimbabwe Women	125/6
Ireland Women	128/6
Result	Ireland Women won by 4 wickets
Winning Runs	128/6 in 19 overs

The match was played as a warm-up fixture ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. Ireland’s successful chase made it a useful preparation game for both sides.

Zimbabwe Women’s First Innings

Zimbabwe Women scored 125/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Chiedza Dhururu remained unbeaten on 42 from 38 balls and provided the most important contribution with the bat.

Josephine Nkomo scored 25 from 32 deliveries, while Nyasha Gwanzura made 20 from 16 balls. Zimbabwe lost wickets regularly during the innings but Dhururu’s unbeaten contribution helped the team reach a competitive total.

Zimbabwe Women Batting Scorecard

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Kelis Ndlovu	8	7	2	0	114.29
Beloved Biza	10	14	1	0	71.43
Modester Mupachikwa	13	13	2	0	100.00
Josephine Nkomo	25	32	2	0	78.12
Loreen Tshuma	0	1	0	0	0.00
Chiedza Dhururu	42*	38	3	0	110.53
Nyasha Gwanzura	20	16	0	0	125.00
Extras	7	—	—	—	—
Total	125/6	20 overs	—	—	—

Chiedza Dhururu’s 42 not out was the highest individual score for Zimbabwe. Her innings included three fours and came at a strike rate above 110.

Ireland Women Bowling Scorecard

Ireland’s bowlers kept Zimbabwe from accelerating significantly during the middle overs. Cara Murray was the standout bowler, taking two wickets for 21 runs from four overs.

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Ava Canning	3	0	22	0	7.33
Alana Dalzell	4	0	27	1	6.75
Aimee Maguire	4	0	26	1	6.50
Cara Murray	4	0	21	2	5.25
Laura Delany	3	0	16	0	5.33
Sarah Forbes	2	0	12	1	6.00

Ireland’s bowling figures are recorded in the official scorecard, with Murray returning the best economy rate among the bowlers who completed four overs.

Ireland Women’s Second Innings

Ireland Women began their chase with an early setback when Gaby Lewis was dismissed for a duck. Amy Hunter scored 17 before retiring, while Orla Prendergast produced the major innings of the chase.

Prendergast scored 53 from 37 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes. Laura Delany added 31 from 36 deliveries. After several wickets fell late in the innings, Christina Coulter Reilly and Sarah Forbes completed the chase.

Ireland reached 128/6 after 19 overs, winning the match with six balls remaining.

Ireland Women Batting Scorecard

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Amy Hunter	17	19	1	0	89.47
Gaby Lewis	0	1	0	0	0.00
Orla Prendergast	53*	37	3	3	143.24
Leah Paul	2	3	0	0	66.67
Laura Delany	31	36	1	0	86.11
Rebecca Stokell	0	1	0	0	0.00
Christina Coulter Reilly	13*	13	1	0	100.00
Sarah Forbes	6*	4	1	0	150.00
Extras	6	—	—	—	—
Total	128/6	19 overs	—	—	—

Orla Prendergast was the key batter for Ireland. Her 53 from 37 balls included three fours and three sixes and provided the momentum needed to chase 126.

Zimbabwe Women Bowling Scorecard

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Kudzai Chigora	4	0	21	1	5.25
Christabel Chatonzwa	3	0	11	1	3.67
Nyasha Gwanzura	2	0	24	0	12.00
Nomvelo Sibanda	1	0	6	0	6.00
Lindokuhle Mabhero	3	0	21	1	7.00
Audrey Mazvishaya	4	0	27	0	6.75
Loryn Phiri	2	0	17	0	8.50

Christabel Chatonzwa was particularly economical, conceding 11 runs from three overs while taking one wicket. Kudzai Chigora and Lindokuhle Mabhero also claimed wickets.

Fall of Wickets

Zimbabwe Women

Wicket	Score	Over
Kelis Ndlovu	10	1.5
Beloved Biza	33	5.1
Modester Mupachikwa	42	6.4
Loreen Tshuma	42	6.5
Josephine Nkomo	83	14.5
Nyasha Gwanzura	125	19.6

Zimbabwe lost four wickets for 42 runs early in the innings before Dhururu and Nkomo helped stabilize the innings.

Ireland Women

Wicket	Score	Over
Gaby Lewis	1	0.2
Amy Hunter	34	6.1
Leah Paul	36	6.4
Orla Prendergast	97	14.6
Rebecca Stokell	102	15.4
Laura Delany	109	16.4

Ireland had a brief period of pressure after losing several wickets, but Christina Coulter Reilly and Sarah Forbes helped take the team over the line.

Top Performers

Player	Team	Performance
Orla Prendergast	Ireland Women	53* off 37
Chiedza Dhururu	Zimbabwe Women	42* off 38
Laura Delany	Ireland Women	31 off 36
Josephine Nkomo	Zimbabwe Women	25 off 32
Cara Murray	Ireland Women	2/21
Christabel Chatonzwa	Zimbabwe Women	1/11

Orla Prendergast’s 53 was the highest score of the match, while Chiedza Dhururu’s unbeaten 42 was Zimbabwe’s best batting effort. Cara Murray led Ireland’s bowling with two wickets.

Key Match Highlights

1. Zimbabwe reached 125/6

Zimbabwe recovered from early wickets to finish on 125/6 after 20 overs. Dhururu’s unbeaten 42 and Gwanzura’s 20 helped provide a late boost.

2. Chiedza Dhururu anchored Zimbabwe’s innings

Dhururu stayed unbeaten on 42 from 38 balls and struck three boundaries. Her innings was particularly important because Zimbabwe lost wickets at regular intervals.

3. Orla Prendergast produced the biggest score

Prendergast scored 53 from 37 balls. Her three fours and three sixes gave Ireland the attacking impetus required during the chase.

4. Cara Murray took two wickets

Murray completed four overs for 21 runs and took two wickets. She was Ireland’s leading wicket-taker in Zimbabwe’s innings.

5. Ireland completed the chase with six balls left

Ireland reached 128/6 in 19 overs, securing a four-wicket victory. Christina Coulter Reilly and Sarah Forbes were unbeaten at the end of the chase.

Match Summary

Category	Ireland Women	Zimbabwe Women
Score	128/6	125/6
Overs	19	20
Highest scorer	Orla Prendergast – 53*	Chiedza Dhururu – 42*
Best bowling	Cara Murray – 2/21	Christabel Chatonzwa – 1/11
Result	Won by 4 wickets	Lost

The Ireland Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Zimbabwe Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard shows a close contest in which Zimbabwe posted 125/6 before Ireland successfully chased the target in 19 overs.

Prendergast’s 53 was the defining batting contribution for Ireland, while Dhururu’s 42 not out gave Zimbabwe a competitive total. Murray’s two wickets also helped Ireland control the first innings.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What was the result of Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women?

Ireland Women defeated Zimbabwe Women by four wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier warm-up match on January 16, 2026.

2. What was Zimbabwe Women’s score against Ireland Women?

Zimbabwe Women scored 125/6 in 20 overs.

3. What was Ireland Women’s score against Zimbabwe Women?

Ireland Women scored 128/6 in 19 overs to complete the chase.

4. Who scored the most runs in Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women?

Orla Prendergast was the highest scorer in the match, making 53 runs from 37 balls.

5. Who was the best bowler for Ireland Women?

Cara Murray was Ireland’s leading wicket-taker, finishing with 2 wickets for 21 runs from four overs.

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