Zimbabwe vs Ireland Result – 3rd ODI

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3rd ODI • Ireland tour of Zimbabwe

ZIM

246/1 (39.3)

IRE

240/6 (50)

Zimbabwe won by 9 wickets

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39.3

6

George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, Six

39.2

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George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, no run

39.1

0

George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, no run

39.1

5

George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, 5 wide

End of over 39 (13 runs)

Ben Curran 118 (130)

Craig Ervine 63 (56)

ZIM 235/1

Andy McBrine 10-0-66-0

38.6

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Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, 2 runs

38.5

4

Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, Four

38.4

0

Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, no run

38.3

4

Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, Four

38.2

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Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, 2 runs

38.1

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Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine, 1 run

End of over 38 (5 runs)

Craig Ervine 62 (55)

Ben Curran 106 (125)

ZIM 222/1

George Dockrell 1-0-5-0

37.6

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George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, 1 run

37.5

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George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, 2 runs

37.4

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George Dockrell to Ben Curran, 1 run

37.3

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George Dockrell to Ben Curran, no run

37.2

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George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, 1 run

37.1

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George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, no run

End of over 37 (7 runs)

Ben Curran 105 (123)

Craig Ervine 58 (51)

ZIM 217/1

Andy McBrine 9-0-53-0

36.6

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Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, 2 runs

36.5

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Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, no run

36.4

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Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, no run

36.3

4

Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, Four

36.2

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Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine, 1 run

36.1

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Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine, no run

End of over 36 (1 runs)

Ben Curran 99 (119)

Craig Ervine 57 (49)

ZIM 210/1

Matthew Humphreys 5-0-19-0

35.6

0

Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran, no run

35.5

0

Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran, no run

Match Summary

Zimbabwe and Ireland met in 3rd ODI of Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 39.3: George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, Six | 38.5: Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, Four | 38.3: Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Zimbabwe won by 9 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

39.3: George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, Six
38.5: Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, Four
38.3: Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, Four
36.3: Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Zimbabwe won by 9 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 39.3: George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

39.3 6 George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, Six

39.2 0 George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, no run

39.1 0 George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, no run

39.1 5 George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, 5 wide

End of over 39 (13 runs)

Ben Curran 118 (130)

Craig Ervine 63 (56)

ZIM 235/1

Andy McBrine 10-0-66-0

38.6 2 Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, 2 runs

38.5 4 Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, Four

38.4 0 Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, no run

38.3 4 Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, Four

38.2 2 Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, 2 runs

38.1 1 Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine, 1 run

End of over 38 (5 runs)

Craig Ervine 62 (55)

Ben Curran 106 (125)

ZIM 222/1

George Dockrell 1-0-5-0

37.6 1 George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, 1 run

37.5 2 George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, 2 runs

37.4 1 George Dockrell to Ben Curran, 1 run

37.3 0 George Dockrell to Ben Curran, no run

37.2 1 George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, 1 run

37.1 0 George Dockrell to Craig Ervine, no run

End of over 37 (7 runs)

Ben Curran 105 (123)

Craig Ervine 58 (51)

ZIM 217/1

Andy McBrine 9-0-53-0

36.6 2 Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, 2 runs

36.5 0 Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, no run

36.4 0 Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, no run

36.3 4 Andy McBrine to Ben Curran, Four

36.2 1 Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine, 1 run

36.1 0 Andy McBrine to Craig Ervine, no run

End of over 36 (1 runs)

Ben Curran 99 (119)

Craig Ervine 57 (49)

ZIM 210/1

Matthew Humphreys 5-0-19-0

35.6 0 Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran, no run

35.5 0 Matthew Humphreys to Ben Curran, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd ODI match?
Zimbabwe won by 9 wickets.

What is the Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd ODI?
Zimbabwe vs Ireland is the 3rd ODI of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Zimbabwe vs Ireland live score?
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