Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I, Dublin
- Ireland won the toss and opted to bowl.
- Craig Young struck early to dent Zimbabwe.
- Regis Chakabva began a revival effort to keep Zimbabwe in the game with a 28-ball 47.
- Ireland kept Zimbabwe to 117 for 7 in their 20 overs.
- Stirling got Ireland off to a good start despite Kevin O'Brien struggling at the other end.
- Once ZImbabwe struck, they never stopped as Ireland were reduced to 77 for 6 in no time from 65 for 2.
- 6 were needed from the final over but Zimbabwe managed to hold their nerve to pull off a thrilling win.