A record 84-run stand between Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine helped Ireland to a four-wicket Test victory over Zimbabwe at Stormont.
The hosts were struggling on 33-5 at the start of play in a chase of 158, but Tucker (56) and McBrine (55 not out) batted superbly to notch up the country’s highest sixth-wicket partnership in Tests.
Zimbabwe looked favourites to secure a first Test win since 2021 but their bowling lacked the sparkle which had resulted in an Irish top-order collapse on Saturday.
Having lost their opening seven Tests, the hosts have now recorded back-to-back wins after a maiden success against Afghanistan earlier this year.
It was the first Test match to be played in Northern Ireland and it was an enthralling encounter in Belfast.
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