Blogs

Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, ZIM vs IRE Preview and Fantasy Prediction

By Real11 - Jan 20 2023 388 Views
Share

 

Ireland tour of Zimbabwe

ZIM vs IRE, 2nd ODI

 

Preview

The second match of the three-match ODI series between Zimbabwe and Ireland will begin on Saturday (January 21) at 12:45 PM IST Live. The first match of the series will be played at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. Recently, the hosts won the first match of the 3-match ODI series on Wednesday by DLS method by 3 wickets to go 1-0 up in the series.

In the series opener played at Harare, The Hosts registered a three-wicket win over Ireland via the Duckworth-Lewis method on Wednesday. Skipper Craig Ervine will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in the second fixture on Saturday as well.

On the other hand, The Irish side will be looking to learn from their mistakes and put in an improved bowling performance in this contest. In the batting department, Zimbabwe 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, The Hosts' all-rounder 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 to take his team to cross the line. Besides Burl, Sikandar Raza scored 43 runs off 45 balls, whereas skipper Ervine scored 38 runs off 43 balls.

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

Ireland will rue the fact that they should win the opening match of the one-day series against the Hosts. In the batting department, the Irish 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, Ireland's skipper 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, Ireland 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 first ODI, Mark Adair and Graham Hume bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

 

Match Details

Match: ZIM vs IRE, 2nd ODI, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 2023

Date: Saturday, January 21st, 2023

Time: 12:45 PM (Jan 21)

Venue: Harare Sports ClubHarare, Zimbabwe

 

Pitch Report: 

The wicket prepared at Harare Sports Club is expected to be full of runs and will favour the batting units in the second ODI as well. The weather forecast for the game is going to be light rain showers with gentle breezes. The venue in Harare is going to host the 2nd ODI of the series between Ireland and Zimbabwe. We expect the average scores to be around 270-280 runs in the match. Both teams will look to bowl first as this pitch is slow and batters find it hard to time the ball.

The maximum temperature will remain at 24°C, a low of 16°C with 78% humidity, and a wind speed of 11 Km/hr for the second ODI on Saturday between Zimbabwe and Ireland. Also, there is a hint of cool conditions after a slightly chill afternoon with slight rain with overcast weather. However, unfortunately, rainfall is expected in the next week in Harare. We may have some rain in the second ODI between both sides with a 70% chance of it.

 

ZIM vs IRE Squads:

ZIM: Craig Ervine (C), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Gary Ballance, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (WK), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara

IRE: Andrew Balbirnie (C), Ross Adair, Stephen Doheny (WK), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Tyrone Kane, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Barry McCarthy

 

Probable Playing XI

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

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

 

Match Prediction:

Based on current form, The Hosts will be the favourites to win their game against Ireland on Wednesday. With the likes of Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza in decent form, Zimbabwe will be looking to continue their winning momentum in the second ODI as well. We expect Zimbabwe to beat Ireland and go 2-0 up in the ODI series!

 

Suggested Playing XI Real11 Fantasy Cricket

 

- Advertisement -

This game involves an element of financial risk and may be addictive. Please play responsibly at your own risk.
This game is applicable for people 18+ only.