ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 2nd T20I

ZIM vs IRE Match Preview

Cricket fans are looking forward to the start of an action-packed T20 International (T20I) series between Zimbabwe and Ireland, which is set to begin on December 7 at Harare Sports Club. In the Twenty20 format, Sikandar Raza will captain the home team, while Paul Stirling will captain Ireland. The upcoming series follows a closely fought encounter between the two countries earlier this year in January, when they faced off in a three-match T20I series in Harare, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The teams are now looking forward to renewing their rivalry. Both sides having six wins and six losses in their previous 12 T20I meetings.

ZIM vs IRE Match Details

Zimbabwe vs Ireland – 2nd T20I

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Date & Time: 09th December 2023 at 04:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

ZIM vs IRE Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	180
Avg 2nd inn score	177
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report

The wicket prepared at Harare is expected to give some assistance to the bowlers. The spinners will play a pivotal role in the outcome of the match.

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 )	W L L W L
IRE ( Ireland )	L W L L W

ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ZIM Won	IRE Won	Tie	NR
Overall	13	7	6	0	0
Last 5	5	4	1	0	0

Injury News

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

ZIM vs IRE Probable Playing XIs:

Zimbabwe Probable Playing XIs

Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wessly Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (WK), Brian Bennett, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu

Ireland Probable Playing XIs

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

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, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza(C), Ryan Burl, George Dockrell, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Joshua Little(VC)

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

Lorcan Tucker, Clive Madande, Andrew Balbirnie(VC), Harry Tector, Sean Williams(C), Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, George Dockrell, Richard Ngarava, Craig Young, Joshua Little

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams

Vice-captain – Joshua Little, Andrew Balbirnie

Wicketkeeper – Lorcan Tucker

ZIM vs IRE Probable Winners:

Zimbabwe is currently going through a difficult period after failing to qualify for the next edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Ireland is no stranger to Zimbabwean conditions, having participated in the T20I and ODI series earlier this year, losing the T20I series 2-1 and drawing the ODI series 1-1. Considering the team combination, Zimbabwe is expected to win this match.