ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: 2nd T20I Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Zimbabwe vs Ireland Dream11 Team

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Zimbabwe will take on Ireland in the 2nd T20I game of the three-match series on Saturday. The Harare Sports Club will host the game at 4:30 PM IST.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland – 2nd T20I
9th December, 4:30 PM IST
Harare Sports Club, Harare

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ZIM vs IRE Preview

Zimbabwe and Ireland played a thriller of a contest in the first game. The hosts somehow managed to hold their nerves in the final moments and registered a one-wicket win over Ireland. Batting first, Ireland posted 147/8 in 20 overs and Zimbabwe chased down the total on the final delivery of the game with one wicket in hand.

Now, Ireland will be looking to bounce back in the series and enforce the final, while Zimbabwe will try to seal the series here only by winning this fixture as well.

Form Guide

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

Harare Sports Club Pitch Report

It is a sporting wicket with something in it for everyone. While the batters could score runs here after spending some time in the middle, the pacers and spinners will also get some bounce off the surface. One could expect a good contest between the two sides.

Last result at the venue

Ireland (147/8 in 20 overs) lost to Zimbabwe (148/9 in 20 overs) by 1 wicket – 7 December 2023

ZIM Playing 11

Tadiwanashe Marumani
Wesley Madhevere
Sean Williams
Sikandar Raza (C)
Ryan Burl
Clive Madande (WK)
Brian Bennett
Luke Jongwe
Richard Ngarava
Blessing Muzarabani
Trevor Gwandu

Zimbabwe Team News

Any update will be added.
Zimbabwe are expected to play with the same playing 11.

ZIM Key Players

Sikandar Raza’s Stats in T20Is

Last 5 Performances in T20Is	Performances against Ireland in T20Is	T20I Batting and Bowling Average in Zimbabwe	T20I Performances at the Harare Sports Club	Captain or Vice-captain choice
65, 82, 65, 58, 48 and 3/28, 2/21, 2/13, 3/3, 0/19	160 runs and 4 wickets in 5 matches	28.28 and 25.11	65, 0, 62, 65*, 0, 41 and 3/28, 0/21, 1/18, 1/30, 2/18, 0/23	✅

Wesley Madhevere’s Stats in T20Is

Last 5 innings in T20Is	Runs against Ireland in T20Is	T20I Batting Average in Zimbabwe	T20I Scores at the Harare Sports Club	Captain or Vice-captain choice
25, 3, 9, 4, 7	116 runs in 10 matches	27.39	25, 2, 1, 16, 5	❌

IRE Playing XI

Paul Stirling (C)
Andrew Balbirnie
Lorcan Tucker (WK)
Harry Tector
Curtis Campher
George Dockrell
Mark Adair
Gareth Delany
Barry McCarthy
Craig Young
Joshua Little

Ireland Team News

Any update will be added.
No changes are expected in Ireland’s playing 11 either.

IRE Key Players

Paul Stirling’s Stats in T20Is

Last 5 Performances in T20Is	Runs against Zimbabwe in T20Is	T20I Batting Average in Zimbabwe	T20I Performances at the Harare Sports Club	Captain or Vice-captain choice
14, 0, 11, 21, 35*	381 runs in 10 matches	14.00	14	❌

Andrew Balbirnie’s Stats in T20Is

Last 5 innings in T20Is	Runs against Zimbabwe in T20Is	T20I Batting Average in Zimbabwe	T20I Scores at the Harare Sports Club	Captain or Vice-captain choice
32. 72, 4, 4, 25	192 runs in 11 matches	19.75	32, 9, 33, 5	✅

Who will win today match between Zimbabwe and Ireland?

Zimbabwe have won four of the last five matches, including four wins in their last four matches.
Ireland have lost four of their last four games.
Zimbabwe have defeated Ireland four times in the last five matches between the two sides.

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