Published on: Aug 26, 2021 4:27 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 26, 2021 4:27 pm IST
IRE Playing 11: Ireland will face Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the tour here at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin. This series will be important for the hosts given that T20 World Cup is just two months away. Ireland will look to make this series count and find their best combination. They gave South Africa a scare in their recent T20 series at home but their inexperience cost them the series. The Irish will look to regain some confidence against a less fancied Zimbabwe side. Both teams have played 3 T20Is against each other in which Ireland leads Zimbabwe 2-1.
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Paul Stirling Kevin O’Brien Andrew Balbirnie (C) George Dockrell Harry Tector Lorcan Tucker (wk) Shane Getkate Simi Singh Mark Adair Craig Young Joshua Little
Ireland has a strong batting line-up with Paul Stirling at the top. Stirling has been in good form in the recently concluded Hundred and will be a big threat to Zimbabwe bowlers. The middle order looks settled with captain Balnirne, Tector and Dockrell. In seaming conditions, Ireland’s fast bowlers will be important. Josh Little can play a huge role in these series with his pace and wicket-taking abilities. Spinner Simi Singh showed excellent form with bat and ball in SA series recently.
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Andrew Balbirnie (C), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Shane Getkate, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, William McClintock, Kevin O’Brien, Neil Rock, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Ben White, Craig Young.
You can watch the ball by ball and the Live score coverage of the Ireland vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I match on Fancode. The match will be played on 27 August and will start at 4:30 PM (IST).
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