HARARE, ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe A showed resilience on the final day of the second unofficial Test against Ireland Wolves, with an unbeaten century from Dion Myers helping the home side secure a draw at Harare Sports Club.
Resuming on 322-7, Zimbabwe A added just seven runs before being bowled out for 329. Reuben Wilson finished with four wickets, while Jordan Neill claimed three and Matthew Humphreys took two, giving Ireland A a first-innings lead of 222 runs and forcing the home team to follow on.
Ireland made an early breakthrough in the second innings when Wilson dismissed Matthew Campbell (6) caught behind. Gavin Hoey then removed Tanunurwa Makoni (33) when he edged to slip, but Myers and Takudzwanashe Kaitano steadied the innings with an 82-run partnership for the third wicket. Kaitano (35) was eventually bowled by Humphreys, the Wolves captain getting one to turn from outside leg, leaving Zimbabwe A at 161-3.
Myers continued to frustrate the visitors, bringing up a well-earned century from 217 balls, including eight fours. He found another steady partner in Roy Kaia, and the pair saw Zimbabwe A through to the close without further loss, adding an unbeaten 53 runs together.
Zimbabwe A finished on 214-3 after 78 overs, with Myers unbeaten on 101 and Kaia on 18, as the match ended in a draw.
Match summary
Zimbabwe A v Ireland A – 2nd Four-Day Match, Harare Sports Club, 12-15 November 2026, Day 4
Ireland A 551 all out (146 overs; G Hoey 144, M Humphreys 81, R Wilson 52*; S Mazvitorera 4-96)
Zimbabwe A 1st Innings 329 all out (85.5 overs; K Maunze 57, C Madande 55, T V Makoni 52; R Wilson 4-80, J Neill 3-76)
Zimbabwe A Follow on 214-3 (78 overs; D Myers 101*, T Kaitano 35; R Wilson 1-27)
Match drawn
