lucky time Zimbabwe Vs Ireland, 3rd ODI: Ben Curran's Maiden International Ton Helps ZIM Win Series

Ben Curran. Photo: X/ZimCricketv Ben Curran. Photo: X/ZimCricketv

Ben Curran's maiden international century helped Zimbabwe beat Ireland by nine wickets in the third and final ODI of the multi-format series at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Tuesday, February 18. (More Cricket News)

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Curran scored an unbeaten 118 to guide his side to a dominating win where Zimbabwe chased down the 241-run target with 63 balls still left in the game.

The win helped Zimbabwe triumph 2-1 in the three-match ODI series between the two sides.

Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine had won the toss and invited Ireland to bat first.

Zimbabwe Vs Ireland: Playing XIs

Ireland (Playing XI): Paul Stirling(c), Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Brian Bennett, Ben Curran,ph143 Craig Ervine(c), Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Johnathan Campbell, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

Ireland lost last match's heroes Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher cheaply before Harry Tector and Andrew Balbirnie raised half-centuries to stabilise the innings. However, both of them were really slow. Lorcan Tucker too scored a half-century to take Ireland to 240/6 in 50 overs.

Among Zimbabwe bowlers, Richard Ngarava and Trevor Gwandu picked up a couple of wickets each while Wellington Masakadza and Blessing Muzarabani took a wicket apiece.

Brian Bennett who scored a historic 169 in the first ODI gave Zimbabwe a good start alongside Curran. The duo put up a 124-run stand before Bennett was dismissed on a run-a-ball 48. Curran kept going and found an able partner in captain Ervine.

Curran brought up his century in 120 balls thus becoming first among the three siblings, Tom and Sam, to get an international ton despite being the last to debut.

Curran and Ervine remained unbeaten and took Zimbabwe to an easy victory.

Curran was handed the Player of the Match award while Bennett was adjudged Player of the Series.lucky time