ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: 3rd T20I Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Zimbabwe vs Ireland Dream11 Team

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Zimbabwe are all set to face Ireland in the 3rd and final T20I game of the ongoing series on Sunday. The match will be played at the Harare Sports Club at 4:30 PM IST.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland – 3rd T20I
10th December, 4:30 PM IST
Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs IRE Preview

After playing a thrilling contest in the first game, both teams produced another close contest in the second game. Zimbabwe won the first T20I by 1 wicket but Ireland pulled one back by winning the second match by 4 wickets.

Now, we are all set for the final of the series and both teams will be eager to play their best game in order to get their hands on the trophy.

Form Guide

Zimbabwe – L W W W W
Ireland – W L L L L

Harare Sports Club Pitch Report

It is a perfect wicket for a T20I game with something available for everyone. It is a sporting surface where both batters and bowlers could dominate but they will have to use their skills to the full effect. The outfield is quick and the batters will get full value for their shots.

Last result at the venue

• Zimbabwe (165/5 in 20 overs) lost to Ireland (166/6 in 19.4 overs) by 4 wickets – 9 December 2023

ZIM Playing 11

1. Tadiwanashe Marumani
2. Wessly Madhevere
3. Sean Williams (C)
4. Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
5. Ryan Burl
6. Brian Bennett
7. Clive Madande (WK)
8. Luke Jongwe
9. Trevor Gwandu
10. Richard Ngarava
11. Blessing Muzarabani

Zimbabwe Team News

• Captain Sikandar Raza is suspended for two games after his altercation with Joshua Little in the first T20I.
• The home side is expected to play with the same playing 11 from the last game.

ZIM Key Players

Ryan Burl’s Stats in T20Is

Wessly Madhevere’s Stats in T20Is

IRE Playing XI

1. Paul Stirling (C)
2. Andrew Balbirnie
3. Lorcan Tucker (WK)
4. Harry Tector
5. Curtis Campher
6. George Dockrell
7. Mark Adair
8. Gareth Delany
9. Barry McCarthy/Theo van Woerkom
10. Craig Young
11. Joshua Little

Ireland Team News

• Any update will be added.
• Barry McCarthy is expected to be back in the playing XI after missing the last match.

IRE Key Players

Paul Stirling’s Stats in T20Is

Curtis Campher’s Stats in T20Is

Who will win today match between Zimbabwe and Ireland?

• Zimbabwe have won four of the last five games.
• Ireland have lost four of their last five matches.
• Zimbabwe have won three and Ireland have won two of the last five meetings between the two sides.
• However, Zimbabwe’s winning streak has come against the weaker sides.
• Furthermore, Sikandar Raza’s loss is a body blow to Zimbabwe and it could be too big for them to cope with.

As per our prediction, Ireland are expected to win this game.

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: L Tucker

Batsmen: P Stirling, H Tector, T Kamunhukamwe

All-rounder: S Williams, C Campher, R Burl

Bowlers: R Ngarava, C Young, B Muzarabani, M Adair

Who are Best Captain Options for ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Curtis Campher and Ryan Burl are the best SL captaincy options.

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Paul Stirling and Sean Williams are the best captaincy picks in the GLs.

What are ZIM vs IRE Fantasy Tips?

• Lower-order batters have scored more runs in the first two games than the top-order for both teams. You could include them in your GL teams.
• All-rounders will be they key in SL teams and hence, fill your SL teams with all-rounders from both Zimbabwe and Ireland.