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Ireland to tour Zimbabwe for three ODIs Series

Ireland defeated Zimbabwe by five runs in their most recent encounter in the World Cup

Ireland have affirmed they will visit Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI arrangement in October. They will likewise play a four-day amusement against Zimbabwe A preceding heading out to Windhoek for their Intercontinental Cup installation against Namibia beginning on October 24. Harare will have every one of the matches.

Ireland's tour to Zimbabwe

First ODI - October 9

Second ODI - October 11

Third ODI - October 13

Four-day diversion v Zim A - October 17-20

"It's extraordinary to be playing what ought to be a truly aggressive arrangement," Ireland head mentor John Bracewell said. "Ireland have delighted in some truly hard tussles with Zimbabwe throughout the years and I expect these recreations will be just as extreme.

"It'll be a test for the squad playing in diverse conditions, and it'll likewise serve as great readiness for when we head out on to Windhoek for the Intercontinental Cup conflict with Namibia."

Ireland have played Zimbabwe fair five times in ODIs since their initially meeting at the 2007 World Cup finished in a tie. Their latest experience was in the World Cup where Ireland vanquished Zimbabwe by five keeps running in Hobart.