Cricket news round-up – 15 July: England edge out New Zealand on boundaries to win their maiden World Cup

England beat New Zealand in what could be the greatest ever final to win their first World Cup; Williamson rued uncontrollable factors that hurt New Zealand; Zimbabwe beat Ireland; and Kallis and Katich parted ways with KKR.

Ireland vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

The deciding T20I between Ireland and Zimbabwe will be played at Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason, Bready, on July 14.

Cricket news round-up – 13 July: Rashid Khan appointed Afghanistan captain in all formats, Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets

Rashid Khan named Afghan captain; de Villiers denied forcing his way into World Cup; Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets; and Shastri rued missing a ‘solid’ middle-order batsman.

Ireland vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Ireland and Zimbabwe play the 2nd T20I of the series on Friday, July 12 at Bready. The 1st match was washed out.

Ireland vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

The first T20I of the series will be played at Belfast on July 10.

Cricket news round-up – 8 July: Perry demolishes England, Ireland whitewash Zimbabwe, Wade replaces Khawaja

Perry took 7/22 to rout England Women, Ireland whitewashed Zimbabwe 3-0, and Wade replaced Khawaja in Australia's World Cup squad.

Ireland vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Having sealed the series already, Ireland will aim for a clean sweep against Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Sunday, 7 July.

Cricket news round-up – 05 July: West Indies win last fixture; Shaun Marsh out of World Cup

Chris Gayle's last World Cup match ended on a winning note as West Indies defeated Afghanistan by 23 runs. Shaun Marsh is out of World Cup 2019 due to injury. Australia Women take lead in the Ashes.

Ireland vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Ireland and Zimbabwe will face each other in the second match of the 3-match ODI series, at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont in Belfast. The first match saw Ireland winning by four wickets with nine balls to spare.

Ireland vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

The first match of the 3-ODI series between Ireland and Zimbabwe will be played at Bready on July 1.