ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: 1st T20I Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Zimbabwe vs Ireland Dream11 Team

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Ireland will kickstart their tour of Zimbabwe as they face the hosts in the first T20I game of the three-match series on Thursday night. The match will be played at the Harare Sports Club at 10:00 PM IST.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland – 1st T20I
7th December, 10:00 PM IST
Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs IRE Preview

Zimbabwe will begin their life after failing to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024. They lost to Namibia and Uganda during the qualifiers to miss out on the berth in the mega event. The hosts will try to bounce back from the heartbreak with a win.

Ireland, on the other hand, played their last T20I game against India in August. The Irish team put up a strong performance against the second-string Indian team and now, they will look to take down the struggling Zimbabwe.

Form Guide

Zimbabwe – W L W W W
Ireland – L L L

Harare Sports Club Pitch Report

It is a decent wicket to bat on with plenty of runs available for the batters. Furthermore, the outfield is quick and the batters will get full value for their shots. However, the spinners are expected to get some help off the surface too.

Last result at the venue

• Ireland (141/9 in 20 overs) lost to Zimbabwe (144/6 in 19 overs) by 4 wickets – 15 January 2023

ZIM Playing 11

1. Tadiwanashe Marumani
2. Craig Ervine
3. Sean Williams
4. Wesley Madhevere
5. Sikandar Raza (C)
6. Ryan Burl
7. Clive Madande (WK)
8. Brandon Mavuta
9. Luke Jongwe
10. Blessing Muzarabani
11. Richard Ngarava

Zimbabwe Team News

• Any update will be added.

ZIM Key Players

Sikandar Raza’s Stats in T20Is

Craig Ervine’s Stats in T20Is

IRE Playing XI

1. Andy Balbirnie
2. Paul Stirling (C)
3. Lorcan Tucker (WK)
4. Harry Tector
5. Curtis Campher
6. George Dockrell
7. Mark Adair
8. Barry McCarthy
9. Craig Young
10. Josh Little
11. Graham Hume

Ireland Team News

• Any update will be added.

IRE Key Players

Paul Stirling’s Stats in T20Is

Andrew Balbirnie’s Stats in T20Is

Who will win today match between Zimbabwe and Ireland?

• Zimbabwe have won four of the last five matches but those wins have come against fairly weaker sides.
• Ireland have lost three of their last three games.
• Zimbabwe have won four of the last five matches against Ireland.
• However, it doesn’t tell you the full story as Zimbabwe are on a fall in recent times. They recently lost the T20I series against Namibia followed by a loss against the same team and Uganda in the T20 World Cup 2024 qualifiers.

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

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: L Tucker

Batsmen: S Williams, P Stirling, A Balbirnie, C Ervine

All-rounder: S Raza, C Campher, G Dockrell, R Burl

Bowlers: J Little, R Ngarava

Who are Best Captain Options for ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Sikandar Raza and Paul Stirling are the best SL captaincy options.

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Sean Williams and Curtis Campher are the best captaincy options in the GLs.

What are ZIM vs IRE Fantasy Tips?

• Pick more all-rounders in your SL teams as they can fetch you points in both departments.
• Create a GL team dominated by spinners and spin-bowling all-rounders, including the captain and vice-captain, as the surface here helps the spinners.