World T20: Ireland beaten by Zimbabwe in final warm-up
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Gary Wilson top-scored for Ireland against Zimbabwe with 38 runs from 35 balls
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Host country: India Dates: 8 March - 3 April |
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Ireland completed their World Twenty20 preparations with a six-wicket defeat by Zimbabwe in Dharamsala on Saturday.
The Irish posted a modest total of 155-8, with Gary Wilson (38) and William Porterfield (31) the main contributors.
Hamilton Masakadza hit six sixes in his 68 which set Zimbabwe on their way to victory, with 160-4 in 17.5 overs.
Ireland start their World T20 Group A campaign in Dharamsala on Wednesday against Oman followed by encounters with Bangladesh and the Netherlands.
The winners progress to Group 2 in the Super 10 stage and games against hosts India, Australia, New Zealand and Pakistan.
Ireland eased to a 10-wicket victory over Hong Kong in their opening warm-up match in Dharamsala on Thursday.
World Twenty20 Group A - Dharamsala | ||
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Ireland | v | Oman (Wed, 9 March 14:00 GMT) |
Ireland | v | Bangladesh (Fri, 11 March 14:00) |
Ireland | v | Netherlands (Sun, 13 March 09:30) |
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