IRE vs ZIM 32nd Match Preview:

ICC T20 WC 2026 has seen some exciting matches, and today, another match can be added to this list. Ireland and Zimbabwe are considered close rivals. Ireland defeated Oman by 96 runs and kept their hope alive for the Super-8, while Zimbabwe defeated Australia to secure their second win.

Today, if Zimbabwe win this match, they can qualify for the Super-8, and Australia will be eliminated. Lorcan Tucker and Brian Bennett have been performing well for their respective teams. In this match, both teams are evenly balanced, and we can expect another thriller at Pallekele International Stadium.

IRE vs ZIM Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, 32nd Match | Who Will Win?

Recent Performance: 

IRE: W, L, L, W, W

ZIM: W, W, L, W, L

IRE vs ZIM Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
• Match: IRE vs ZIM 
• Date: 17th Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 03:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Pallekele International Stadium, Sri Lanka. 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 21-22
  
• Rain Chances: 86%
  
• Conditions: Cloudy

 Rain can interrupt the game.

Pallekele International Stadium Pitch Report: 

Pallekele International Stadium pitch is neutral. Spinners got a fair amount of assistance as the match progressed.

• Win Batting First: 50%
  
• Win Bowling First: 44%
  
• Best Suited For: Spinners (55%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 168
  
• Average 2nd Innings: 145

Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.

IRE vs ZIM Probable Playing 11

Ireland (IRE) Probable 11:

Ross Adair, Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (c) (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Probable 11:

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani

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IRE vs ZIM Match Prediction – Who Will Win

The Zimbabwe team are in good form; a win over Australia boosted their confidence.  Brian Bennett, Brad Evans and Blessing Muzarabani are in good form. In our opinion, Zimbabwe is expected to win this match.

Prediction: IRE to win.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.