Published on: Sep 2, 2021 4:38 pm IST|Updated on: Sep 2, 2021 4:38 pm IST
IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Ireland will take on Zimbabwe in the fourth of the five-match T20I series at Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland on Thursday. With the tour moving to a new venue, hosts Ireland took a 2-1 series lead with a four-run victory in the third match on Wednesday
Ireland continued their preparations in good style by posting back-to-back victories in order to take a series lead. Paul Stirling played a vital role by scoring Ireland’s first-ever century in T20Is by a male player while the bowlers came up with a team effort to bundle out the visitors, Zimbabwe for a mere 138
Fixture Name: 4th T20I, Ireland vs Zimbabwe
Competition: Ireland vs Zimbabwe T20I
Date: 02 September 2021
Time: 7.30 PM IST
Team Form Guide: IRE (recent last): L L L W W ZIM (recent last): W L W L L
Ground: Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland
Pitch Report: The pitch played decently in the third T20 as Ireland managed to post a 178 on the board. In fact, comments from the Irish players indicated that their side batted better to get 15-20 runs extra while the pitch was playing a bit tricky.
Brief score of the last result at the venue: Ireland (178/2) beat Zimbabwe (138/10) by 40 runs on 01 Sep 2021
WICKET-KEEPERS: Regis Chakabva BATSMEN: Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Andy Balbirnie ALL-ROUNDERS: Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Simi Singh, Shane Getkate BOWLERS: Luke Jongwe, Mark Adair, Joshua Little
Zimbabwe have continued to struggle with their batting in this series and that isn’t surprising given the inexperience in the team. However, on the other hand, Ireland’s senior payers have stepped up and their batting has become progressively better with each game. This make the hosts favourites to seal a series win on Thursday.
Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie is an elegant batsman who will look to anchor the inning. He made a fine 31-run knock in the third T20I.
Andy Balbirnie in T20I cricket: 1042 runs from 48 matches
Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine made another decent start as he made 33 runs off just 18 balls which involved three four and two maximums. However, Zimbabwe will require more than just starts.
Craig Ervine in T20I cricket: 601 runs from 29 matches
Ireland’s best ever cricketer, Paul Stirling continued to impress as he created history by becoming the first male cricketer from his country to score a T20I century. The 115-run knock was even impressive considering that Stirling reached his fifty off just 47 balls.
Paul Stirling in T20I cricket: 2343 runs and 19 wickets from 84 matches
All-rounder Mark Adair is one of the key players for the Ireland team. Adair came back for the third T20I and picked up three wickets after recovering from a niggle.
Mark Adair in T20I cricket: 181 runs and 35 wickets from 22 matches
Bowling all-rounder Shane Getkate has been impressive on his comeback to the Irish side. He came up with 19 runs and two scalps in the third match.
Shane Getkate: 153 runs and 14 wickets from 21 matches
Injury Update, Unavailability
Expected Team Changes
IRE Playing 11 (likely)
All-rounder Ryan Burl was impressive in the third T20I too as he produced 26 runs and one wicket. He has performed in all the matches so far.
Ryan Burl in T20I cricket: 537 runs and 21 wickets from 31 matches
Wicket-keeper batsman Regis Chakabva has been one of the star performers for Zimbabwe in recent times. However, he struggled in the third T20I by scoring just seven runs off 13 balls. Chakabva will look to come back stronger as he is one of the few experienced batsmen in the line-up.
Regis Chakabva in T20I cricket: 349 runs from 21 matches
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ZIM Playing 11 (likely)
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The tournament will not be broadcasted on television.
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