The Ireland cricket team have qualified for the World Twenty20 Super Eights after beating Bangladesh by six wickets at Trent Bridge.

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.

South Africa remain on course for an innings victory over Bangladesh after taking two more wickets in a shortened first session of the third day of the first Test in Bloemfontein.

Bangladesh completed a comprehensive series win over Ireland, with a 79-run victory in the third and final one-day international in Mirpur.

Bangladesh need a minor miracle if they are to deny South Africa a series whitewash after the hosts were dismissed for 143 in the third and final one-day international in Mirpur.