Cricket Prediction | Zimbabwe vs Ireland | 1^st T20I | Dec 07 – Let’s see who will win.

ZIM vs IRE Match Analysis

When Zimbabwe plays Ireland in the first T20I series encounter on Thursday at Harare Sports Club in Harare, they will be eager to get off to a good start this season.

In this match, the home team will try to deploy their strongest lineup. In their match against Ireland, Captain Craig Ervine will be hoping that the team can demonstrate discipline in all three areas.

However, Ireland will need to adapt to the new circumstances to mount a formidable defense against Zimbabwe. In this first meeting, captain Paul Stirling will be hopeful that the team can show up rather well.

Twelve matches have been played between both teams in the 20-over Format’s existence. Ireland and Zimbabwe have each won six games.

ZIM vs IRE Team Preview & Squads

Zimbabwe

The team will be depending on Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, and Sean Williams, the three with the most batting experience, to score the majority of the runs.

Sikandar Raza has led Zimbabwe’s batting rankings in Twenty20 internationals since December 2021. Sikandar Raza has amassed 1185 runs at an average of 39.50 in 35 games played, with 10 half-centuries to his credit. In addition to Raza, Sean Williams has demonstrated respectable batting form, amassing 606 runs at an average of 27.54 over 24 innings, including four half-centuries.

The team would be counting on bowlers Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, and Blessing Muzarabani to make significant contributions to the bowling department in time.

Zimbabwe’s 20-over bowling stats have been topped by spinner Sikandar Raza since December 2021. Ngarava has claimed 39 wickets at an average of 17.10 in 35 T20 matches.

Zimbabwe Squads

Zimbabwe

Craig Ervine (captain), Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Luke Jongwe, Regis Chakabva, Blessing Muzarabani, Ryan Burl, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Tendai Chatara.

Ireland

The majority of the runs will be made by the team’s batting lineup, which includes George Dockrell, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, and captain Paul Stirling.

In T20 internationals, Andrew Balbirnie has led Ireland’s batting order since December 2021. Balbirnie has amassed 862 runs at an average of 23.29 in 38 games played, with six half-centuries to his credit.

The team will be counting on bowlers like Curtis Campher, Joshua Little, Craig Young, Mark Adair, and Barry McCarthy to make significant progress in the bowling department on time.

Ireland’s medium-pacer Mark Adair has been the leading bowler since December 2021, with 48 wickets at an average of 24.85 in 42 innings.

Ireland Squads

Ireland

Paul Stirling (captain), Lorcan Tucker(wk), Andrew Balbirnie, Gareth Delaney, Mark Adair, George Dockrell, Joshua Little, G Hume, Benny McCarthy/Craig Young, Harry Tector, and Curtis Campher

ZIM vs IRE outfield report 

Harare Sports Club

Both sides will be eager to take the field, choose to bat first and limit the other team’s run total to 155 or less. The team that bats first has won the majority of the games played here.

The weather will be clear for the match day.

It is anticipated that the bowlers will receive some help from the wicket that Harare prepared. The result of the match will be greatly influenced by the spinners.  

ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Zimbabwe has 4 wins in the last five face-offs and Ireland has one.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Prediction

Winning the toss

• Zimbabwe

Player of the Match

• Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza

Most runs

• Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza
• Ireland – Andrew Balbirnie

Most wickets

• Zimbabwe – Richard Ngarava
• Ireland – Joshua Little

Most sixes

• Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza
• Ireland – Andrew Balbirnie

Team Scores Batting First

• Zimbabwe – 160+
• Ireland – 150+

According to cricket analysts, Zimbabwe has a 52% chance to win.

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