Zimbabwe vs Ireland, ZIM vs IRE, Today Match Prediction 23 January 2023

zim vs ire Match Prediction & Analysis

Zimbabwe and Ireland will lock horns in the third and final game of the one-day series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Monday.

In their previous match, Zimbabwe were completely outplayed by Ireland in all three departments of the game. Captain Craig Ervine will be hoping that the side can produce their best cricket in this series decider.

On the other hand, Ireland put in a clinical performance with bat and ball to level the three-match ODI series. Stand-in captain Paul Stirling will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this must-win encounter.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Innocent Kaia, Gary Ballance, Chamu Chibhabha, captain Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous match, Gary Ballance continued his decent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 52 runs off 67 balls. Besides Balance, Innocent Kaia scored 51 runs off 70 balls with the help of three fours and one six.

All-rounder Ryan Burl also chipped in with 41 runs off 39 balls with the help of five boundaries, whereas Chamu Chibhabha chipped in with 40 runs off 55 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza and Victor Nyauchi to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Tendai Chatara was the pick of the bowlers for Zimbabwe and claimed 3 for 51 in his ten overs. Besides Chatara, Brad Evans also picked up two wickets and conceded 66 runs in his nine overs.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Sikandar Raza (c), Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Chamu Chibhabha, Gary Ballance, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Victor Nyauchi

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Richard Ngarava, Chamu Chibhabha, Craig Ervine, Brandon Mavuta, Sikandar Raza, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Innocent Kaia, Brad Evans, Luke Jongwe

Ireland Preview

With full-time captain Andrew Balbirnie ruled out of the series decider, Ireland will need to show discipline in all three departments.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the links of Harry Tector, captain Paul Stirling, Stephen Dohemy, wicket-keeper Lorcan Tucker and Curtis Campher to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, opener Stephen Dohemy showcased excellent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 84 runs off 111 balls.  Besides Dohemy, Harry Tector continued his merry ways with the bat and scored 75 runs off 61 balls with the help of seven fours and one six.

Captain Paul Stirling also contributed well to the team’s cause and scored 45 runs off 61 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes. Besides Stirling, George Dockrell scored 30 runs off 19 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Joshua Little, Graham Hume, Mark Adair, and Andy McBrine to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, left-arm quick Joshua Little was the pick of the bowlers for Ireland and claimed 4 for 38 in his ten overs.

Besides Little, Mark Adair and Graham Hume bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Paul Stirling (c), Stephen Doheny, Murray Commins, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Joshua Little

Ireland Actual Playing XI:

Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Joshua Little, Paul Stirling, Murray Commins, Stephen Doheny, Lorcan Tucker, Graham Hume, Gareth Delany, Harry Tector

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With light rains predicted for Monday’s match, the wicket prepared for the game will provide an exciting battle between bat and ball.

Venue Details

Harare Sports Club in Harare is going to host the series decider between Zimbabwe and Ireland.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board. The second game of the one-day series played at the venue was won by side batting second.