Bennett's 169 powers Zimbabwe to ODI win over Ireland

Bennett survived almost the whole of the Zimbabwe innings before he was dismissed by Mark Adair in the final over, but the damage was already done as the hosts set Ireland a target of 300 for victory. 

Zimbabwe were ruthless with the bat as a first-wicket stand of 95 between Bennett and Ben Curran was then followed by 136 in 134 balls for the second wicket when Craig Ervine (66) came to the crease. 

The visitors were brave in their run chase and seemed to be in the contest throughout, but Zimbabwe kept their foot on the throats of their opponents with regular wickets. 

Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell and Andy McBrine all struck the 30-mark before getting out. 

Blessing Muzarabani (4-51) and Richard Ngarava (3-56) did the work with the ball and Zimbabwe took four wickets in the last 10 deliveries of their innings as Ireland fell 49 short of the target.