By Zainab Shafiq 
The second match of the three-match series between Ireland and Zimbabwe took place on Saturday, with the series now level at 1-1. Zimbabwe, who elected to bat first, struggled to score runs as they were only able to put up a total of 144 runs on the board, losing all their wickets in the process.
Craig Ervine was the top scorer for Zimbabwe with 40 runs, while Innocent Kaia chipped in with 25 runs. Graham Hume of Ireland was the top wicket-taker for his side, taking three wickets, while Harry Tector managed two.
In response, Ireland made a strong comeback and reached their target of 145 runs in 19.4 overs, losing only four wickets in the process. Ross Adair played a crucial role in Ireland’s victory, scoring 65 runs. The Irish team’s performance was commendable as they chased down the target with ease and 6 wickets in hand.
The series is now level at 1-1 with one match remaining. The final match of the series will be played on January 17th, and both teams will be looking to come out on top to claim the series victory.
The Irish team’s comeback in this match was commendable, showing their ability to bounce back from a defeat in the first match of the series. On the other hand, Zimbabwe will need to regroup and come up with a better strategy in the final match if they want to claim the series victory.
In conclusion, Ireland won the second match of the three-match series against Zimbabwe by six wickets and leveled the series 1-1. The final match of the series will be played on January 15th, both teams are now looking to claim the series victory.
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