Zimbabwe vs Ireland, ZIM vs IRE, Today Match Prediction

zim vs ire Match Prediction & Analysis

Zimbabwe and Ireland will now move to the ODI format after the hosts won the T20Is 2-1. Both teams are in competition for the selection for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Zimbabwe failed to qualify from the super league directly and now will play in the qualifiers for getting a chance in the World Cup. Ireland on the other hand have a chance to qualify directly and will hope to tune up their playing XI in this series and gain much needed confidence ahead of their last series in Super league.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

Zimbabwe won the T20I series 2-1 after winning the decider match. Skipper Craig Ervine will open the batting with Innocent Kaia or T Marumani expected to partner him at the top. They have a strong middle order with experienced players Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, and Ryan Burl in their playing XI. Gary Ballance might make his debut for Zimbabwe if they need an extra batters.

Their bowling unit will comprise of pacers Richard Ngarva, Luke Jongwe, and Tendai Chatara in the playing XI. Ryan Burl, Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, and Wellington Masakadza will be their spin quartet in the playing XI. They have a strong bowling unit with a lot of variety in their bowling unit.

Key players: Ryan Burl, Innocent Kaia, Sean Williams 

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Ryan Burl, Innocent Kaia, Sean Williams, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarva, Seam Williams, Wellington Masakadza, Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine, Tendai Chatara, Clive Mahande

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Craig Ervine, Clive Madande, Sikandar Raza, Garry Ballance, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Brad Evans

Ireland Preview

Ireland openers Andrew Balbirnie had a quite T20I series and he will be joined by experienced Paul Stirling in the ODIs. Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Keeper Lorcan Tucker and George Dockrell will form the core of the middle order with Tyrone Kane and Stephen Doleny as the back-ups available in the squad.

The trio of Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, and Mark Adair will lead their pace attack with Curtis Campher playing as the pace bowling all-rounder in the XI. Gareth Delany will lead the spin attack with the likes of Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, and George Dockrell for company. Andy McBrine might slot in the playing XI depending on the conditions on offer.

Key players: Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Lorcan Tucker, Andy McBrine 

Ireland Actual Playing XI:

Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Joshua Little, Paul Stirling, Stephen Doheny, Lorcan Tucker, Graham Hume, Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Harare is one of the slow pitches with some uneven bounce in it for both bowlers and batters. Harare will have a good sunny and bright weather with no interruptions expected.

Venue Details

Harare will have a good outfield with ball flying to the boundaries off the bat. We expect the average scores to be around 250-260 runs in the match.

Toss: To Bowl

Both teams will look to bowl first as this pitch is slow and batters find it hard to time the ball. Chasing teams won all the T20I matches played so far.