Producing a clinical show in the 50-over opener, Ireland Women won the first ODI against Zimbabwe Women by 97 runs at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast on Saturday (July 26, 2025). The hosts thus surged to a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, implying they would either win or draw the series.
Ireland, captained by Gaby Lewis, built on their red-hot form in the T20I leg, bowling Zimbabwe out for 191 runs after posting a 288-run total. Orla Prendergast was deservedly named the Player of the Match for her all-round display of a half-century (50 off 53) and miserly bowling (2/20 in 10 overs).
Ireland Women Vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI: Toss Update
Zimbabwe Women won the toss and elected to bowl first against Ireland Women in the first ODI at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast.
Ahead of the toss, Laura McBride was handed her ODI debut cap.
Ireland Women Vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI: Playing XIs
Zimbabwe Women: Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Chiedza Dhururu, Kelis Ndlovu, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Loreen Tshuma, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Nomvelo Sibanda, Tendai Makusha, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Kudzai Chigora
Ireland Women: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Coulter Reilly, Jane Maguire, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Lara McBride
Ireland Women Vs Zimbabwe Women, ODI Series: Live Streaming Details
Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women, ODI series can be streamed live on the FanCode app and website in India.
