After an exciting ODI and Test contest between the two sides, Zimbabwe and Ireland are set to face each other in the final leg of Ireland’s tour to the African nation in a 3-match T20I series starting from tomorrow onwards at the Harare Sports Club. The Zimbabwean side would like to continue their winning momentum from the 50-over format and assert early dominance over the Irish team. The visitors, on the other hand, have got to learn from their mistakes of the past and establish an early lead in the series.
Match Details: ZIM vs IRE, 1st T20I
- Date and Time: February 22, 11:30 am GMT/ 05:00 pm IST/ 01:30 am local
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club pitch has traditionally provided a well-balanced contest between bat and ball. In the last 10 ODIs, the average first-innings score here has been 227, and with chasing teams winning 105 out of 186 matches, the toss is likely to play a pivotal role. Early in the game, the pitch offers assistance to fast bowlers, offering bounce and movement. As the match progresses, however, it tends to slow down, giving spinners an advantage. The weather forecast predicts a slight chance of rain, which could introduce an additional layer of unpredictability to the encounter.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker
- Batters: Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Brian Bennett
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Curtis Campher
- Bowler: Mark Adair, Josh Little, Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett
- Choice 2: Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher
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ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 22, 11:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Johnathan Campbell, Trevor Gwandu, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Nyasha Mayavo, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, and Newman Nyamhuri.
Ireland: Paul Stirling (captain), Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Ross Adair, Stephen Doheny, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock (wicketkeeper), Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper), Theo van Woerkom, and Craig Young.