After thrilling matches in the ODI and Test formats, Zimbabwe and Ireland are gearing up for the final chapter of Ireland’s tour in Zimbabwe with a 3-match T20I series kicking off tomorrow at the Harare Sports Club. The Zimbabwean squad is eager to carry the momentum from their 50-over victories and establish an early edge in this series. Meanwhile, the visiting Irish team aims to learn from past blunders and make a strong start.
Match Details: ZIM vs IRE, 1st T20I
- Date and Time: February 22, 11:30 am GMT / 05:00 pm IST / 01:30 am local
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The pitch at Harare Sports Club has a reputation for creating a level playing field between bat and ball. With an average first-innings score of 227 in the last 10 ODIs, and teams chasing winning 105 out of 186 games, the toss is bound to be influential. Initially, fast bowlers find the bounce and movement favorable, but as the game progresses, spinners tend to gain an edge as the pitch slows. The weather forecast suggests a slim possibility of rain, which might just add another unpredictable twist to the match.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker
- Batters: Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Brian Bennett
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Curtis Campher
- Bowlers: Mark Adair, Josh Little, Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Option 1: Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett
- Option 2: Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher
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ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Backups:
- Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team for Today’s Match (February 22, 11:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Johnathan Campbell, Trevor Gwandu, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Nyasha Mayavo, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, and Newman Nyamhuri.
Ireland: Paul Stirling (captain), Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Ross Adair, Stephen Doheny, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock (wicketkeeper), Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper), Theo van Woerkom, and Craig Young.
