Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd T20I – Match Details, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Probable Playing XIs, Head-to-Head, Dream 11 Prediction

Zimbabwe vs Ireland: On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Zimbabwe will lock horns with Ireland in the third fixture of the five-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. After winning the first two T20Is comprehensively, Ireland will aim to wrap up the series in their favour. Whereas Zimbabwe needs to fight back strongly and win this match to stay alive in the tournament.

Zimbabwe have lost the first two games of the series and will enter this match under pressure. The hosts need a remarkable effort to stage an upset against Ireland. Their batters Mary-Anne Musonda, Kelis Ndlovu and Chiedza Dhururu have done well and they expect important contributions from them. However, Zimbabwe bowlers have struggled, conceding big scores in the previous matches.

Ireland are full of confidence after two wins. Their batters have been in fine form as they have not lost more than three wickets in the first two games in the series. Led by Amy Hunter and Gaby Lewis in batting, they have posted imposing totals in previous fixtures. The bowling performance of this team has also been quite decent. Their bowlers including Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray and Laura Delany have managed to trouble the home team, maintaining a tight grip on the game. 

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd T20I – Match Details

Date and Time: 30 January 2024, Tuesday, 04:30 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, 3rd T20I – Pitch Report

The pitch at this venue is a batter’s paradise, offering little to no assistance for the bowlers. With no movement, batters can expect ideal conditions to play their strokes freely. However, the quality of teams also plays a crucial role as Irish batters play with relative ease on this surface. While Zimbabwe batters have struggled. 

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd T20I – Weather Report

The weather forecast for this fixture is expected to have a clear sky. The temperature is likely to be around 28-degree Celsius with 39% humidity. 

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd 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, Kudzai Chigora, Lindokuhle Mabhero.

Ireland: Amy Hunter(wk), Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Laura Delany(c), Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Freya Sargent, Cara Murray.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd T20I – Head-to-Head Records

In the three matches played between these two teams, Zimbabwe Women have lost all their matches. Zimbabwe Women do not have a good record against Ireland. Ireland has completely dominated Zimbabwe in the recent past.

Prediction: Ireland to win the match.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd T20I – Key Players

Zimbabwe

1. Mary Anne-Musonda: She has been the top scorer for Zimbabwe in the last two years and has been the best batter in the previous two matches. Musonda got off to a strong start and displayed her batting prowess in the first fixture and had a good start in the second game as well. Her contribution will be significant for Zimbabwe.
2. Kellies Ndlovu: She emerged as a standout performer in the second encounter and will need to have high standards again. Ndlovu showed her form smashing 52 runs in the last game. Zimbabwe needs the same performance from her in this crucial game.

Ireland 

1. Amy Hunter: She can be the best batter in the second T20I of the ongoing series. Hunter has been in her prime form in this series. She has amassed 445 runs in her last 11 matches. She is yet to be dismissed in the series, having scored 101 in the first game and a 78-run knock in the second. 
2. Alana Dalzell: The right-arm pacer has bowled very well for Ireland so far in the series. She finished with excellent figures of 2/20 from her spell in the first game. Dalzell bowled well in the second match too. She will hope to make early inroads in the Zimbabwe innings and get her team off to a fine start.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd T20I – Dream 11 Prediction

Wicket-Keeper: Amy Hunter (vc)

Batters: Mary-Anne Musonda, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast

All-rounders: Laura Delany (c), Arlene Kelly, Kellies Ndlovu, Georgina Dempsey

Bowlers: Alana Dalzell, Cara Murray, Kudzai Chigora

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