Zimbabwe vs Ireland, ZIM vs IRE 2023, Today Match Prediction 13 December 2023

ZIM vs IRE Match Prediction & Analysis

This tour of Zimbabwe has proved to start on a really good note for Ireland, as they have managed to make a comeback in the t20 series and win the series 2-1. This will definitely roll into the ODI series as both sides have something to prove.

Ireland will be on cloud 9 as they have managed to make a great comeback in the t20 series after losing the 1st game. They will now want to take that momentum and make a statement in the ODI series as well.

Zimbabwe will be disappointed to lose the t20 series and will want to make sure that they can make a comeback in the ODI series. This will be a good test for the team as they will look to dominate as the home side.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

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TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

Ireland was extremely impressive in the T20 series and will want to perform even better in the ODI Series. They will look to elevate their game and make sure that they are firing on all cylinders.

Ireland has proved to be a great team in the T20 format but still have alot of work in the ODI format. With a talented young generation they will want to change that as well. Harry Tector has been in great form and will want to continue the same in the ODI series.

The bowling department has come out trumps in Zimbabwe so far and will be keen on continuing that form in the long format as well. Craig Young and Josh Little will be spearheading the bowling department and will have huge expectations on them.

Key Players: Harry Tector, Joshua Little, Paul Stirling, Craig Young

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

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

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Innocent Kaia, Clive Madande, Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Joylord Gumbie, Tanaka Chivanga

Ireland Preview

The Zimbabwe team will be looking to avenge their loss in the t20 series with a dominant display in the ODI series. They will want to prove their pedigree as the home team and with the longer format will look to do so.

Zimbabwe will be looking to comeback in a strong way for the ODI series. Being the home team, they will want to put forth a dominant display with both bat and ball. Clive Madande and Ryan Burl have been in good form and will look to elevate their performances in the ODI series.

Sikandar Raza is once again the key man for Zimbabwe with both bat and ball. However, he will look for assistance from Richard Ngarave and Blessing Muzarabani. They look a great outfit and will look to have a brilliant series.

Key Players: Ryan Burl(c), Clive Madande, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Wessly Madhevere, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Brian Bennett, Tony Munyonga, Ryan Burl(c), Clive Madande(w), Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Ireland Actual Playing XI:

Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Graham Hume, Craig Young

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast seems to be quite overcast with a 65% possibility of rain. The maximum and minimum temperatures will be in the 28°C - 18°C range.

The pitch is not known as a high-scoring ground and teams usually prefer to win the toss and bowl first, as they know what to chase in the 2nd innings.

ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report

The Harare Sports Club located in Harare, Zimbabwe will be hosting this encounter and has a capacity of 10000.

Toss: To Bat

Given the nature of the ground and the pitch, the team who wins the toss will look to win the toss and bowl first. The ground is not famous for producing high-scoring pitches, and with so many matches already played on the ground it will not change. Chasing will be much easier compared to batting first.