Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs in one-off Test

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Feb 10 (AFP): Spinner Matthew Humphreys starred again in Bulawayo on Monday, adding two wickets to four earlier in the innings as Ireland wrapped up a 63-run win over Zimbabwe in a one-off Test. Ireland won the toss at Queens Sports Club and posted 260 and 298. Zimbabwe made 267 and 228 in reply with a dashing 84 from all-rounder Wessly Madhevere the highlight of their second innings.

It was the second Test victory in a row for the Irish over the southern African nation having won by four wickets in Belfast last July.

"Humphreys was superb, McBrine too. Our bowlers worked hard, taking wickets at key times," said Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie.

"We love Test cricket as a team. Our guys have been brought up on one-day and T20 cricket, but they prepared well for this match."