ZIM vs IRE Match Preview

The second ODI of the three-match series will be played between Zimbabwe and Ireland. The game will begin at 12:45 p.m. IST at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Ireland will feel cheated out of a win after the first ODI was rained out. Ireland had Zimbabwe on the ropes, leading 126-6 before rain forced an early end to the game. The performance, on the other hand, will instill great confidence in Ireland. The team performed admirably in the T20I series and appears poised to win the ODI series as well. Unless Sikandar Raza shows up and has a great series, Zimbabwe will struggle to stop the Irish juggernaut.

ZIM vs IRE Match Details

Zimbabwe vs Ireland – 2nd ODI

Venue: Harare Sports Club – Harare

Date & Time: 15th December 2023 at 12:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

ZIM vs IRE Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	246
Avg 2nd inn score	238
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report

The wicket is on the dryer side thus it will help the spinners Every time a bowler puts the ball in line of the stumps, batters will be under pressure as odd ball will keep low.

ZIM vs IRE Weather Report

Cloudy and humid conditions are forecast throughout the game. There is a very small chance of a passing rain shower but mostly it will be dry with the temperature in the mid-20s.

ZIM vs IRE Last Five Matches

ZIM ( Zimbabwe )	NR L L W W
IRE ( Ireland )	NR NR L W W

ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ZIM Won	IRE Won	Tie	NR
Overall	20	8	8	1	3
Last 5	5	1	1	0	3

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

ZIM vs IRE Probable Playing XIs:

Zimbabwe Probable Playing XIs

Sean Williams, Craig Ervine/T Kamunhukamwe, Wesley Madhevere, Ryan Burl, T Marumani, Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Tony Munyonga, Luke Jongwe

Ireland Probable Playing XIs

Paul Stirling(C), Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker(wk), Andy McBrine, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Curtis Campher

Topmost Picks for ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Zimbabwe

• Sikandar Raza – In 35 matches played, Sikandar Raza has accumulated 1185 runs at an average of 39.50 with ten half-centuries to his name
• Richard Ngarava – In 35 T20s played, Ngarava has taken 39 wickets at an average of 17.10.

Top Picks – Ireland

• Andrew Balbirnie – In 38 matches played, Balbirnie has accumulated 862 runs at an average of 23.29 with six half-centuries to his name.
• Mark Adair – Medium-pacer Mark Adair has topped the bowling charts for Ireland and claimed 48 wickets in 42 innings at an average of 24.85

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team:

Lorcan Tucker, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wessly Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza(C), Curtis Campher(VC), Mark Adair, Richard Ngarava, Joshua Little

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team:

Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector(C), Andrew Balbirnie, Craig Ervine, T Marumani, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Craig Young(VC), Joshua Little, Curtis Campher, Richard Ngarava

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sikandar Raza, Harry Tector

Vice-captain – Harry Tector, Curtis Campher

Wicketkeeper – Lorcan Tucker

ZIM vs IRE Probable Winners:

Ireland will begin as the favorite. Ireland’s batting looks bleak without Sean Williams and Craig Ervine. The entire burden of scoring runs falls on Sikandar Raza and, to a lesser extent, Ryan Burl. Other players lack experience and may struggle against quality Irish bowling. Zimbabwe’s chances of victory appear bleak. Considering the team combination, Zimbabwe is expected to win this match.