ANDRE BOTHA’S half-century ensured a four-wicket win for Ireland against Zimbabwe in their World Cup warm-up game at Nagpur.

Elton Chigumbura was the thorn in Ireland’s side as he struck an unbeaten century to lead Zimbabwe to 244 for eight in their World Cup warm-up game in Nagpur.

Middle-order batsman Elton Chigumbura struck a half-century and claimed a crucial wicket as Zimbabwe defeated Bangladesh by 38 runs in the first match of the tri-nation series in Mirpur.