Odi cricket
Hundred hero Stirling kept faith as Ireland stun world champions England
Both Stirling, with 142, and Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie (113), scored centuries during Ireland's ultimately successful pursuit of 329.
The traditional way of shining the ball by rubbing it with sweat and saliva to generate swing is likely to be discontinued on health grounds when cricket restarts after the pandemic has subsided.
South Africa crushed Australia in the 1st ODI and Dale Steyn was the catalyst for an excellent bowling performance from the South African unit.
The left-handed Williams made 69 in a Zimbabwe total of 228 as the tourists regained some pride after being bowled out for 117 and 78 in losing the first two matches of the series.
The Proteas wrapped up the series with the 120-run win in the second ODI in Bloemfontein on Wednesday, but remain motivated to finish the series off strongly, particularly as opportunities to cement positions in the squad lessen.