Chigumbura frustrates Ireland

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.

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.

Having lost the toss, Ireland broke through the top order in quick time, picking up wickets at regular intervals before Tatenda Taibu (45) and skipper Chigumbura (103 off 81 balls) led the fightback to help steer the total past 200.

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