Published on: Sep 4, 2021 3:57 pm IST|Updated on: Sep 4, 2021 3:57 pm IST
IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Ireland will take on Zimbabwe in the fifth and final T20I at Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland on Thursday. Ireland have already sealed the series with a 3-1 margin after defeating Zimbabwe by 64 runs in the fourth T20I which was played on Thursday.
After a good start to the tour, the form-line has only gone downhill for the visitors Zimbabwe. The inexperienced batting line-up has continued to struggled with Zimbabwe not looking like they will pick Brendan Taylor in the shortest format. On the other hand, Ireland have played better with each game. They produced an all-round display on Thursday by posting a total of 174-4 before restricting Zimbabwe to 110-9.
Fixture Name: 5th T20I, Ireland vs Zimbabwe
Competition: Ireland vs Zimbabwe T20I
Date: 04 September 2021
Time: 7.30 PM IST
Team Form Guide: IRE (recent last): L L W W W ZIM (recent last): L W L L L
Ground: Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland
Pitch Report: The last two matches at this venue have seen Ireland post totals of 178 and 174 respectively. These scores reflect that the tracks at Bready are pretty good for batting. The final game could also see a big total if Ireland bat first.
Brief score of the last result at the venue: Ireland (174/4) beat Zimbabwe (110/9) by 64 runs on 02 Sep 2021
WICKET-KEEPERS: Regis Chakabva BATSMEN: Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Andy Balbirnie, Craig Ervine ALL-ROUNDERS: Simi Singh, Shane Getkate BOWLERS: Luke Jongwe, Mark Adair, Wellington Masakadza, Craig Young
Ireland will look to get another win in the final T20I after already winning the series with a victory in the fourth game. The hosts’ top-order has fired consistently meaning that they have managed to post good totals while Zimbabwe’s inexperienced batting line-up has also played into their hands. This theme might continue to be the same on Saturday too.
Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie is an elegant batsman who will look to anchor the inning. He came up with a superb 36 off 22 balls in the fourth T20I.
Andy Balbirnie in T20I cricket: 1078 runs from 49 matches
Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine has been the lone batsman from his side who has looked somewhat in form. Ervine scored a sedate 30-ball 28 in the fourth game on Thursday.
Craig Ervine in T20I cricket: 629 runs from 30 matches
Bowling all-rounder Shane Getkate has been impressive on his comeback to the Irish side. He came up with 12 runs and two wickets in the last game on Thursday. Getkate can be a solid candidate to bag the ‘Man of the Match’ award.
Shane Getkate: 165 runs and 16 wickets from 22 matches
All-rounder Mark Adair is one of the key players for the Ireland team. Adair starred in the fourth T20I with four scalps.
Mark Adair in T20I cricket: 181 runs and 39 wickets from 23 matches
Ireland’s star batsman Paul Stirling looked in prime touch once again while he struck 39 runs in the fourth T20I. Stirling will want to post at least a fifty in the final game.
Paul Stirling in T20I cricket: 2382 runs and 19 wickets from 85 matches.
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Expected Team Changes
IRE Playing 11 (likely)
All-rounder Luke Jongwe has been a key player in the Zimbabwe T20I side in recent times. He produced 24 runs and one wicket in the fourth T20I.
Luke Jongwe in T20I cricket: 156 runs and 25 wickets from 18 matches
Left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza came up with a fine spell in the fourth T20I to take two wickets while conceding just 22 runs.
Wellington Masakadza in T20I cricket: 22 wickets from 24 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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