Ireland complete T20 sweep of Zimbabwe

Fifth Twenty20 International, HarareIreland 138-7 ( 20 overs): Lewis 42, Prendergast 42; Ndlovu 3-20 Zimbabwe 124-8 (20 overs): Musonda 52, Ndlovu 32; Delany 3-17, Prendergast 3-24Ireland won by 14 points< /em> Scorecard

Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast both made 42 runs as their second-wicket partnership of 64 helped the tourists to reach 138-7 from their 20 overs.

Openers Kelis Ndlovu (32) and Mary- Anne Musonda (52) put on 77 for the first wicket to give Zimbabwe hope.

But wickets fell steadily as the hosts failed in their run chase. Laura Delany (3- 17) and Prendergast (3-24) were the choices of the Irish bowlers.< /p>

Ireland straightened out after Amy Hunter's early dismissal for one on third thanks to Lewis, Prendergast and Delany, who also contributed 18.

Ndlovu took 3-20, with Nomvelo Sibanda and Precious Marange also claiming two wickets each.