Paul Stirling has performed well for Ireland U19s

Ireland Under-19s produced a fine display to defeat Zimbabwe and progress to the semi-finals of the Plate Competition at the U19 World Cup.

In a rain affected game, Ireland were left to chase a Duckworth-Lewis adjusted target of 110 in 27 overs.

The Irish got there with 6.4 overs to spare, as Paul Stirling scored 65 from just 51 deliveries.

Ireland now face Canada in the semi-final on Monday at Fitzherbert Park in Palmerston North.

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