Zimbabwe and Ireland are set to clash in the first of a three-match ODI series on Friday, February 14. The encounter will take place at Harare Sports Club in Harare.
Ireland holds a slight edge in the head-to-head record against Zimbabwe, having won 10 out of the 22 ODIs played between the two teams. One game ended in a tie, while three produced no result. But, this time, Zimbabwe will have an advantage of home conditions.
Match Details: ZIM vs IRE, 1st ODI
- Date and Time: February 14, 7:30 am GMT/ 01:00 pm IST/ 09:30 am local
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club presents a challenging yet balanced surface, offering something for both batters and bowlers. Known for its tricky nature, the pitch provides good bounce and pace, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence. However, early movement off the surface keeps pacers in the game, making the initial overs crucial for both teams.
With 200 ODIs played at this venue, statistics show a slight advantage for teams chasing, with 104 wins compared to 90 victories for teams batting first. Captains winning the toss may lean towards bowling first, looking to exploit the early movement before conditions settle down for the batters.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Lorcan Tucker
- Batters: Craig Ervine, Andrew Balbirnie, Brian Bennett
- All-rounders: Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher
- Bowlers: Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza (vc)
- Choice 2: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Blessing Muzarabani (vc)
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ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Paul Stirling, Craig Young, Richard Ngarava, Tadiwanashe Marumani
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 14, 7:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Nyasha Mayavo, Johnathan Campbell, Tinotenda Maposa
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Morgan Topping, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young