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

Sri Lanka had little trouble capitalising on Zimbabwe’s batting capitulation, reaching their victory target in a little over 33 overs to win the first one-day international by six wickets in Harare.