Zimbabwe vs Ireland, ZIM vs IRE, Today Match Prediction 21 January 2023

zim vs ire Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Zimbabwe will be looking to clinch the ODI series when they face Ireland in the second game at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

In the series opener played at Harare, Zimbabwe registered three-wicket win over Ireland via Duckworth-Lewis method. Captain Craig Ervine will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this fixture.

On the other hand, Ireland will be looking to learn from their mistakes and put in an improved bowling performance in this contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine, Gary Ballance, all-rounder Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Ryan Burl showcased excellent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 59 off 41 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes. Besides Burl, Sikandar Raza scored 43 runs off 45 balls, whereas skipper Craig Ervine scored 38 runs off 43 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere and Brad Evans to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Wesley Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine (c), Gary Ballance, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Richard Ngarava, Chamu Chibhabha, Victor Nyauchi, Clive Madande, Sikandar Raza, Garry Ballance, Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Innocent Kaia, Tendai Chatara, Brad Evans

Ireland Preview

The visitors will rue the fact that they should won the opening match of the one-day series against Zimbabwe.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell and Curtis Campher to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the 1st ODI, captain Andrew Balbirnie and Harry Tector smashed splendid centuries to help Ireland post 288 runs for the loss of four wickets in their full quota of overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Joshua Little, Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine and George Dockrell to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Mark Adair and Graham Hume bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Paul Stirling, Stephen Doheny, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Joshua Little

Ireland Actual Playing XI:

Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Joshua Little, Paul Stirling, Murray Commins, Stephen Doheny, Lorcan Tucker, Graham Hume, Harry Tector

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Harare Sports Club is expected to be full of runs and will favor the batting units. The weather forecast for the game is going to be light rain showers with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Harare Sports Club in Harare is going to host the 2nd ODI of the series between Ireland and Zimbabwe.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 290 runs. The previous match played at Harare was won by side batting second.