𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Zimbabwe vs Ireland
𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : February 06, Thursday
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:30 PM IST
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st Test 2025
Can Ireland continue their winning run in the one-off test against Zimbabwe?
- Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in the only test they both faced off.
- Ireland won the 2 Test matches they played from 2024 while Zimbabwe lost 2 and draw one test from 2024.
- Zimbabwe’s last Test win came against Afghanistan in 2021 after which they are in a 9-match win less streak.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
ZIM vs IRE Match Prediction & Analysis
Ireland are all set to tour Zimbabwe in a full fledged all format tour starting with the one-off test match. Ireland is the latest entrant in Test format who made their debut in 2018 and have played just 9 matches so far. They lost their first 7 matches but made a fruitful comeback last year with 2 wins in their next 2 matches. Zimbabwe have been an associate member for a very long time and they play very less matches compared to full member nations. They will hope to make a good start to their Ireland tour with a win.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Zimbabwe Preview
Zimbabwe are led by their regular skipper Craig Ervine in this tour. Joylord Gumbie and Benjamin Curran will open the batting with T Kaitono expected to slot in at No. 3. Experienced campaigners Sean Williams and Craig Ervine are expected to play a big role with new comers Nick Welsh and John Campbell expected to make their test debut
Their bowling attack will be led by Blessing Muzurbani and Richard Ngarva withe the new ball followed by the likes of Newman Nyamburi and Victor Nyauchi in the playing XI. Sean Williams will join together with T Kaitano and Brian Bennett in the starting XI.
Ireland Preview
Ireland will open with their skipper Andrew Balbirnie and Peter Moor. They have a strong experienced middle order with the likes of Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector and Paul Stirling who have vast experience playing in international arena. Andy McBrine and Barry McCarthy add depth to theo batting unit with their all round abilities.
Ireland have a strong pace quartet with the likes of Barry McCarthy, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair and Craig Young in their playing XI. Andy McBrine will be their lead spinner with Mathew Humpreys and Gavin hoey vying the spot of the second spinners slot in the playing XI.
Weather Conditions
Bulawayo will have bright and sunny weather on the first 3 days of the match. We might expect some dark clouds and intermittent rains in the last 2 days of the match.
ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report
Queens sports club pitch has been usually flt for the first matches of the last 2 series and duly ended as a draw. We expect a slightly spicier pitch as this is only test match and batting will be easier for the first 3 days once the early moisture settles down during the first day.
Toss: To Bat
We expect both skippers to bat first here as chasing in the fourth innings is very difficult on this pitch.
