Orla Prendergast made it back-to-back half centuries to guide Ireland Women to a four-wicket win against Zimbabwe in their second and final T20 WCQ warm-up game in Nepal.

Batting first Zimbabwe posted 125 for six, with runs from Chieza Dhururu (42) and Nyasha Gwanzura (20) who shared a sixth wicket stand of 42, while there were runs too for Josephine Nkomo (25).

Cara Murray struck twice in two balls, while there were a wicket apiece for Sarah Forbes, Alana Dalzell, and Aimee Maguire.

Christina Coulter Reilly took the gloves once again instead of Amy Hunter, and the Belfast opener was retired out after making 17 from 15 balls, increasing concerns of her fitness ahead of the tournament opener - hopefully just a case of an excess of caution.

Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul each fell cheaply, but Prendergast thumped three sixes and fours in a typically ebullient 53 from 37 balls, adding 61 with Laura Delany (31).

Ireland eventually sealed the win with an over to spare - Coulter Reilly making an even time unbeaten 13.

Papua New Guinea await Ireland in Sunday's opener as Lloyd Tenant's side will look to stamp their mark on a tournament where the rankings suggest they will be firm favourites to claim one of the four World Cup slots on offer to the ten teams.