Shocking! Sikandar Raza threatens to hit Ireland players with bat after on-field fight - WATCH

Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza was involved in a heated argument with Ireland's Curtis Campher during the 1st T20 between the teams on Thursday. In a thrilling battle, Zimbabwe edged Ireland by one wicket, and it was Raza who gained the spotlight here as well. Raza's innings of 65 proved to be the crucial one at Harare Sports Club, and as a result, Zimbabwe went 1-0 up in the three-match series.

3 things you need to know

• Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 1 wicket in the first of the three-match T20 series
• Sikandar Raza gave an all-round performance to fetch victory for Zimbabwe
• Raza was also embroiled in an ugly on-field spat in the match

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Zimbabwe vs Ireland: Sikandar Raza and Curtis Campher involve in a heated exchange

Sikandar Raza, who has emerged in the mainstream due to his consistent performances in the last few years, was the bearer of headlines not just because of his sublime show with both bat and ball, but for exhibiting his animated side as well.

During a tense phase of the match, the Zimbabwe captain got embroiled in an intense back-and-forth with Ireland's Curtis Campher. There was acrimony from both sides, and the umpire had to intervene to tell the players to get back with the game. Here's a cut-out from the action that transpired at the Harare Sports Club.

Aside from indulging in a verbal spat, Sikandar Raza played an instrumental role in the victory of Zimbabwe. The 37-year-old starred with both ball and bat. He picked up three crucial scalps that helped Ireland put only 147 on the board, and when the role was reversed, he played a scintillating knock of 65 runs. For his exceptional all-round performance, he was adjudged the man of the match.

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Sikandar Raza says he is 'gutted'

In the post-match segment, he was asked to express his thoughts on the way he played, to which he bluntly confessed that he is not entirely convinced with his innings.

“I am never a guy who looks into personal performances. I was gutted to have not finished the game. The little knock from Clive Madande was very crucial. Wessley got out at the wrong time,” Raza was quoted as saying after the match.