πππππ :Β Zimbabwe vs Irelandβ β
ππππ : February 14, Friday
ππππ : 13:00β PM ISTββ
πππππ : Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabweβ
ππππππππππ : 1st ODI 2025
Ireland look to take forward the momentum from iconic test win into the ODIs against Zimbabwe?Β
- Ireland has a 3-0 win-loss record over Zimbabwe in their last 5 ODIs played at Zimbabwe soil.
- Ireland lost the their last South Africa series 1-2 recently.
- Zimbabwe lost their recent series against Afghanistan 2-0 before this series.
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 started their tour in superb fashion winning the one-off test match. Ireland cricket has been on the rise and their recent win over full member nation South Africa should give them mighty confidence going ahead. Zimbabwe have been an associate member for a very long time and they are struggling to step up their game in the recent years. Both teams will hope to make a good start to their ODIs with a win.Β
TEAMS PREVIEW
Zimbabwe Preview
Zimbabwe expect their regular skipper Craig Ervine back in the ODIs. Jonathan campbell and Benjamin Curran will open the batting with Craig Ervine expected to slot in at No. 3. Experienced all-rounders Sean Williams, Sikander Raza and Wesley Madhevere are expected to play a big role with Brian Bennett and T Marumani in the middle order.Β
Their bowling attack will be led by Blessing Muzurbani and Richard Ngarva with the new ball followed by the likes of Newman Nyamburi in the playing XI. They have a strong spin department with Wellington Masakadza, Sean Williams and Sikander Raza in the starting XI.Β
Ireland Preview
Ireland will open with their skipper Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie. They have a strong experienced middle order with the likes of Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector and George Dockrell who have immense experience playing in international arena. Andy McBrine and Mark Adair add depth to theo batting unit with their all round abilities.Β
Ireland have a strong pace quartet with the likes of Graham Hume, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair and Craig Young in their playing XI. Andy McBrine will be their lead spinner with Mathew Humpreys will slot in as the second spinner in the playing XI.Β
Weather Conditions
Harare will have bright and sunny weather on the match day with no interruptions expected.
ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report
Harare sports club pitch has been usually flat for the first few matches and might get slower as the series moves on.Β
Toss: To Bowl
We expect both skippers to bowl first here as chasing in the second innings becomes easier with dew factor on this pitch.Β