Zimbabwe vs Ireland, ZIM vs IRE, Today Match Prediction 14 January 2023

zim vs ire Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Ireland will be keen to make a strong comeback when they face Zimbabwe in the second game of the T20I series played at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

In the series opener, Ireland put in a dismal batting performance to lose the match. Captain Andrew Balbirnie will be hoping that the side can put in an improved performance in this must-win game.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe registered a comfortable five-wicket win over Ireland, courtesy excellent performances from Ryan Burl, Sean Williams, Richard Ngarava and Gary Ballance. With this result, Zimbabwe have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Gary Balance, Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl and Craig Ervine to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Sean Williams scored 34 not out off 30 balls with the help of three boundaries, whereas Gary Balance scored 30 runs off 29 balls with the help of two fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Brad Evans, Ryan Burl, and W Masakadza to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Leg-spinner Ryan Burl was best bowler on display for Zimbabwe and claimed 3 for 29 in his four overs. Besides Burl, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara and W Masakadza bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Tadiwanashe Marumani, Craig Ervine (c), Gary Ballance, Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Richard Ngarava, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Tendai Chatara, Sean Williams

Ireland Preview

Despite losing the series opener, Ireland will go in with same combination for this fixture. In the bating department, the side will be relying on the likes of Andrew Balbirnie, Stephen Doheny, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector and George Dockrell to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Gareth Delaney scored 24 runs off 20 balls with the help of two fours, where Curtis Campher scored 20 runs off 20 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Harry Tector, Gareth Delaney and George Dockrell to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Harry Tector and Mark Adair bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Andrew Balbirnie (c), Ross Adair, Stephen Doheny (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Tyrone Kane, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Barry McCarthy

Ireland Actual Playing XI:

Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Fionn Hand, Tyrone Kane, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Graham Hume, Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will be provide a tight battle between bat and ball. The surface will certainly for the bowlers. The weather forecast for the match will be sunny intervals.

Venue Details

Harare Sports Club in Harare going to host the second T20I of the series between Ireland and Zimbabwe,.

Zimbabwe will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous two matches played against Ireland.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be keen to win tube toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 120 runs.