Zimbabwe vs Ireland: At the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Friday, January 26, the first Twenty20 International of the five-match series between Zimbabwe and Ireland will take place. This series’ five games will all be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The teams that took part in the ODI series have not changed for Zimbabwe or Ireland.
The two teams are playing each other in their first-ever bilateral T20I series. According to the ICC rankings, Zimbabwe is presently placed eleventh, and Ireland is rated tenth. Ireland won the first and third matches in the ODI series, with a stalemate occurring in the second match. Ireland scored 180 runs in the third game, winning by a commanding 81-run margin. Cara Murray, who took six wickets for 31 runs in 6.5 overs, was named Player of the Match for her significant contribution.
In October of the previous year, Ireland played Scotland in their most recent Twenty20 International series, which ended in a 1-1 draw after two matches. In the second match, Scotland triumphed by eight wickets after successfully reaching the target of 118 runs in 19.1 overs.
The Africa Region Qualifier 2023 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was Zimbabwe’s final Twenty20 International outing. In the championship match versus Uganda Women, they triumphed by six wickets and chased down the 80-run mark in 14.1 overs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Match Details
Date and Time: 26 January 2024, Friday, 4:30 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Live Streaming: There will be no live telecast of the match. However, fans can get the live-stream link for the game on the social media pages of Zimbabwe and Ireland cricket.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Pitch Report
The surface is a balanced one that offers runs for batters and a good amount of assistance to bowlers as well. The average score at the venue is in the 130s, and pace bowlers have got the upper hand on the track.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Weather Report
The weather forecast for this fixture is expected to be clear and friendly. The temperature is expected to be around 24-degree Celsius with 50-52% humidity.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Probable Playing XIs
Zimbabwe: Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Mary-Anne Musondo (c), Pellagia Mujaji, Christine Mutasa, Kellies Ndlovu, Nyasha Celeb Gwanzura, Loreen Tshuma, Precious Marange, Nomvelo Sibanda, Francisca Chipare, Lindokuhle Mabhero.
Ireland: Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Laura Delany (c), Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Freya Sargent, Cara Murray.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Head-to-Head Records
Ireland and Zimbabwe have only played two Twenty20 international matches thus far. These meetings happened in 2015 and 2022 at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualification tournaments. Both times, Ireland prevailed, winning these Twenty20 international matches.
Prediction: Ireland to win the match.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Amy Hunter (vc), Chiyedza Dhururu
Batters: Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast
All-rounders: Laura Delany (c), Arlene Kelly, Kellies Ndlovu, Georgina Dempsey
Bowlers: Alana Dalzell, Cara Murray, Nomvelo Sibanda
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