HARARE: Persistent rain performed spoilsport as the primary of three one-day internationals between Zimbabwe and Eire in Harare received washed out on Wednesday after the house group received to 121 for six in 25.3 overs.
Amid loud roar of thunder, rain arrived at 11:14 native time after which continued on relentlessly, having the ultimate say.
Eire, contemporary from a 2-1 T20 collection victory within the southern Africa nation, received the toss and put the hosts in to bat.
Zimbabwe star Sikandar Raza, deputising as captain for injured Craig Ervine, had a uncommon off-day, making 15 earlier than his tried slash took an edge and he was caught by wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker.
Raza was recalled after lacking the final two T20 internationals having been banned for aggressive behaviour towards two Irish opponents within the first match.
Openers Joylord Gumbie and Tinashe Kamunhukamwe and unbeaten Brandon Mavuta all made 28 for Zimbabwe whereas Graham Hume (2-7) and Craig Younger (2-33) have been essentially the most profitable Irish bowlers.
The opposite two ODIs are scheduled for Harare Sports activities Membership on Friday and Sunday.
(With inputs from AFP)
Amid loud roar of thunder, rain arrived at 11:14 native time after which continued on relentlessly, having the ultimate say.
Eire, contemporary from a 2-1 T20 collection victory within the southern Africa nation, received the toss and put the hosts in to bat.
Zimbabwe star Sikandar Raza, deputising as captain for injured Craig Ervine, had a uncommon off-day, making 15 earlier than his tried slash took an edge and he was caught by wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker.
Raza was recalled after lacking the final two T20 internationals having been banned for aggressive behaviour towards two Irish opponents within the first match.
Openers Joylord Gumbie and Tinashe Kamunhukamwe and unbeaten Brandon Mavuta all made 28 for Zimbabwe whereas Graham Hume (2-7) and Craig Younger (2-33) have been essentially the most profitable Irish bowlers.
The opposite two ODIs are scheduled for Harare Sports activities Membership on Friday and Sunday.
(With inputs from AFP)
