IRE vs ZIM Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 25, 2024
Ireland vs. Zimbabwe Head-To-Head
This is the first time the teams of Ireland and Zimbabwe are playing a test match against each other.
Ireland vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming and Broadcast
TV fans in India will not be able to watch the live telecast of this only test match between Zimbabwe and Ireland. However, they can live stream the game using the FanCode website and app.
Zimbabwe's men's cricket team is visiting Ireland for a solitary test match starting tomorrow in Belfast. The contest will be held at the Civil Service Cricket Club venue in Belfast, Ireland. Let's examine this contest's pitch report, match prediction, and betting tips closely.
IRE vs ZIM Team Previews
Ireland
After getting the status of official test match playing country from the ICC, Ireland claimed their first-ever test victory against Afghanistan in their last contest. The Irish skipper Andrew Balbirnie will not be eyeing for another test win to make it two in a row. Balbirnie will open the test innings in this game with Peter Moor. Balbirnie has played in all eight test matches Ireland participated in. He is the second-highest run-getter in test matches, scoring 378 runs. Curtis Campher is likely to bat in the number three position.
Paul Stirling and Theo van Woerkom will man the Ireland middle order. Mark Adair and Andy McBrine will lead the Ireland bowling charge. Adair has picked up 18 scalps from his last five test matches. He was adjudged the Player of the Match in Ireland's only test win. McBrine impressed everyone by showcasing his versatile skills. He has not only scored 314 runs but also picked up 14 wickets. Matthew Humphreys will return to the team due to an excellent domestic season.
Ireland Playing 11
Andrew Balbirnie, Peter Moor, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Matthew Humphreys.
Zimbabwe
The last time Zimbabwe played a test match was over one and half year ago. Craig Ervine will lead the team. He is the most experienced player in this outfit. H has scored 1332 runs in 20 test matches with an average of 96.2. He has scored three hundreds and five centuries in this period. Williams missed out in the last test series against the Windies. Williams has scored 1034 runs in his previous 14 test matches at an average of 41.36. He has scored the most centuries in the current outfit. The all-rounder has also picked up 21 wickets.
The Zimbabwe bowling attack will be in the hands of Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, and Blessing Muzarabani. Nayuchi has picked up 20 wickets from his eight test matches for Zimbabwe. He will be the bowler to watch out for. Another key bowler for Zimbabwe is Muzarabani. He has picked up 19 wickets from his six test matches. The key players for Zimbabwe in the test are Sean Williams, Craig Irvine, and Victor Nyauchi. Zimbabwe has not played test cricket since February 2023. This test match against the West Indies was drawn.
Zimbabwe Playing 11
Joylord Gumbie, Prince Masvaure, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Tanaka Chivanga, Tendai Chatara.
IRE vs ZIM Toss Prediction
This is the first test match to be hosted at the Civil Service Cricket Club's venue, although several ODI and T20I games have been played there. The skipper who wins the toss might wish to bowl first on this track. The wicket might help the pacers early on in the game.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
This surface at the Civil Service Cricket Club is known for being slow and low. It will help the spinners as the game goes on. However, the surface dried out fast, and the cracks developed will help the spinners turn and bounce.
The weather conditions for this contest are likely to be humid and cloudy. Showers may occur throughout the match. The temperature during the five days of the test match will be between 11 degrees and 19 degrees, which can lead to frequent disruptions during the game.
IRE vs ZIM Betting Tips
Both these teams are turning to test cricket after a long time, so we are likely to get a closely fought affair. However, Ireland has played more test cricket recently and has more functional batting and bowling units. So, we will bet with Ireland to win this contest.
Bonus Cricket Bets
Ireland has a more consistent batting line-up. You can expect one of them to score the most runs in an innings in this game.
The Ireland speedster has bowled well for Ireland in recent games. You can expect him to come good again in this contest.
There is no specific reason for this. The Irish skipper may get lucky.
As this is a test match, the first ball of the first over might be played cautiously.
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