Ireland celebrated its first home Test victory against Zimbabwe, marking a significant moment in cricket, as they have only played nine Tests since their debut in 2018. Despite their triumph, Ireland faces a hiatus in Test matches due to financial constraints, with their next scheduled Test against Zimbabwe not occurring until early next year. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe is set to join the ICC Women's ODI Championship in 2026, expanding the competition to include all Full Members except Afghanistan, which does not have a women's team. Additionally, England will host a one-off Test against Zimbabwe in May 2025, the first encounter between the two nations in over two decades. This match aims to support the development of Test cricket in emerging nations, as highlighted by ECB CEO Richard Gould. Following the Zimbabwe match, England will engage in a series of Tests against India.