Zimbabwe beat Ireland by three runs in a thrilling first T20I as seamer Richard Ngarava conceded just two runs from the final over.

Batting first, Zimbabwe had scored 117/ 7. In reply, Ireland could only manage 115 for 9 in the match.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, First T20I | Match Summary

• Result - Zimbabwe Won By 3 Runs
• Zimbabwe - 117/7 in 20 overs (Chakabva 47, Masakadza 19*, Ervine 17; Young 2/15, Singh 2/22, Getkate 1/16) 
• Ireland - 114-9 in 20 overs (Singh 28*, O'Brien 25, Stirling 24; Burl 3/22, Jongwe 2/17, Masakadza 2/18) 
• Player Of The Match - Regis Chakabva
• Full Scorecard