ZIM vs IRE Match Preview

The first ODI of the three-match series will be played between Zimbabwe and Ireland. The game will take place on December 13 at 12:45 p.m. IST at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Zimbabwe will look to bounce back after losing the T20I series 2-1. The ICC banned Sikandar Raza from the final T20 games, which shocked them. Sean Williams was out of shape, and Craig Ervine did not play. Ireland dominated the T20I series and will look to replicate their success in the ODI series. Their bowling looks decent but they have a lot of T20I stars in the batting.

ZIM vs IRE Match Details

Zimbabwe vs Ireland – 1st ODI

Venue: Harare Sports Club – Harare

Date & Time: 13th December 2023 at 12:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

ZIM vs IRE Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	246
Avg 2nd inn score	238
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report

The wicket is on the dryer side thus it will help the spinners Every time a bowler puts the ball in line of the stumps, batters will be under pressure as odd ball will keep low.

ZIM vs IRE Weather Report

Cloudy and humid conditions are forecast throughout the game. There is a very small chance of a passing rain shower but mostly it will be dry with the temperature in the mid-20s.

ZIM vs IRE Last Five Matches

ZIM ( Zimbabwe )	L L W W W
IRE ( Ireland )	NR L W W W

ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ZIM Won	IRE Won	Tie	NR
Overall	19	8	8	1	2
Last 5	5	2	1	0	2

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

ZIM vs IRE Probable Playing XIs:

Zimbabwe Probable Playing XIs

Sean Williams, Craig Ervine/T Kamunhukamwe, Wesley Madhevere, Ryan Burl, T Marumani, Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Tony Munyonga, Luke Jongwe

Ireland Probable Playing XIs

Paul Stirling(C), Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker(wk), Andy McBrine, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Curtis Campher

Topmost Picks for ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Zimbabwe

• Sikandar Raza – In 35 matches played, Sikandar Raza has accumulated 1185 runs at an average of 39.50 with ten half-centuries to his name
• Richard Ngarava – In 35 T20s played, Ngarava has taken 39 wickets at an average of 17.10.

Top Picks – Ireland

• Andrew Balbirnie – In 38 matches played, Balbirnie has accumulated 862 runs at an average of 23.29 with six half-centuries to his name.
• Mark Adair – Medium-pacer Mark Adair has topped the bowling charts for Ireland and claimed 48 wickets in 42 innings at an average of 24.85

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team:

Lorcan Tucker, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wessly Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza(C), Curtis Campher(VC), Mark Adair, Richard Ngarava, Joshua Little

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team:

Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector(VC), Andrew Balbirnie, Craig Ervine, T Marumani, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams(C), Ryan Burl, Joshua Little, Curtis Campher, Richard Ngarava

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams

Vice-captain – Harry Tector, Curtis Campher

Wicketkeeper – Lorcan Tucker

ZIM vs IRE Probable Winners:

Ireland won the T20I series, but the ODI format is unfamiliar to the team. In fact, Ireland has not won an ODI series since 2021-22. The return of Sikandar Raza will be beneficial to Zimbabwe. Sean Williams will also feel more at ease in the format. Overall, Zimbabwe will be at ease playing ODIs and will start as favorites. Considering the team combination, Zimbabwe is expected to win this match.