Ireland put Zimbabwe in a spin for third straight win

Madhevere had been Zimbabwe's best hope of pursuing a tricky target of 292, but his departure effectively ended their hopes of running things close, as they fell to a 63-run loss. 

Humphreys finished with outstanding second-innings figures of 6-57, a new Test best for Ireland, but it fell to Andy McBrine to complete the win. 

McBrine, who previously held the Irish bowling record of 6-118, cleaned up Richard Ngarava to complete an accomplished all-round display from the 31-year-old that included four wickets and 106 runs in the match. 

Ireland paceman Barry McCarthy also had a great game, taking 4-56 in the first innings and following up with 2-22 in the second.

Having waited until their eighth Test to experience a first victory at this level, captain Andrew Balbirnie's side have now racked up a hat-trick of wins, having seen off the same opposition in Belfast last summer and Afghanistan in early 2024.