Debutants Ireland tied a thrilling World Cup Group D match with Zimbabwe on Thursday after both sides ended the contest on 221 at Sabina Park.

It was just the third time that a World Cup game ended in a tie, but Ireland, playing their first match at the tournament, were far happier with the result after clawing back from what looked a certain defeat.

"In certain stages of the game we did our very best to throw it away then we fought back in the last eight to 10 overs and really gave ourselves a chance," said Ireland's Australian-born captain Trent Johnston.

"I'm very proud of the guys that were out there... the whole squad are a bunch of fighters and we never give in till the game is over."