Stirling propels Ireland to last-gasp win

Mar 17, 2014

Zimbabwe lost an early wicket after being sent in, but Hamilton Masakadza played a few inventive shots•Associated Press

Masakadza and Brendan Taylor were looking dangerous when Andy McBrine came on and struck twice•Associated Press

William Porterfield gave him good support at the other end•Associated Press

It came down to the last ball, off which Ireland sneaked the winning bye to leave Zimbabwe's players in a state of dejection•ICC

Alex Cusack let Masakadza off when he was on 13, and Zimbabwe moved confidently past 50•Associated Press

Taylor carried on to score 59, and Zimbabwe set Ireland a target of 164•ICC

The openers added 80, and Ireland seemed to be running away with the game•ICC

Paul Stirling was aggressive at the start of Ireland's chase•ICC

But Zimbabwe pulled things back with a clump of wickets. Tendai Chatara bowled economically and removed Stirling for 60•ICC