Match Scores
| Team | Score | Overs |
| Ireland A | 424 all out | 93.1 |
| Zimbabwe A | 261 all out | 80 |
Lead: Ireland A by 163 runs
Zimbabwe A Batting
| Batter | Runs |
| Takudzwanashe Kaitano | 108* |
| Dion Myers | 46 |
| Clive Madande | 45 |
| Roy Kaia | 20 |
| Johnathan Campbell | 19 |
Kaitano anchored the innings with an unbeaten 108 off 228 balls, striking eight fours and two sixes. His century was the standout performance of the day and kept Zimbabwe A in the contest despite regular wickets at the other end.
Ireland A Bowling
| Bowler | Figures |
| Matthew Humphreys | 21-2-60-3 |
| Byron McDonough | 14-3-47-2 |
| Gavin Hoey | 16-0-62-2 |
| Mark Adair | 16-4-44-1 |
| Liam McCarthy | 13-1-41-1 |
Ireland A captain Matthew Humphreys led the attack with three wickets, including the key dismissal of Clive Madande that sparked Zimbabwe A’s late collapse.
Zimbabwe A Bowling (Ireland A First Innings)
| Bowler | Figures |
| Tinotenda Maposa | 19-2-49-3 |
| Shelton Mazvitorera | 15.1-0-78-3 |
| Michael Frost | 24-2-96-2 |
Key Partnerships
- 80 runs: Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Dion Myers for the third wicket.
- 70 runs: Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Clive Madande for the sixth wicket.
Turning Point
Zimbabwe A appeared well placed at 236 for 5, but the innings unraveled dramatically. The hosts lost their final five wickets for just 25 runs, allowing Ireland A to maintain a substantial first-innings advantage.
Morning Session
Ireland A resumed on 420 for 9 and added only four runs before being dismissed for 424. Gavin Hoey’s innings of 78 ended when substitute fielder Panashe Taruvinga took the catch off Shelton Mazvitorera’s bowling.
Stat of the Day
Takudzwanashe Kaitano carried his bat for 108 not out, facing 228 deliveries, while no other Zimbabwe A batter reached a half-century.
