ZIM vs IRE Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Dec 10, 2023
In the third T20 international of their ongoing series, Zimbabwe will play against Ireland tomorrow at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe. This post will examine this game's match preview, pitch report, match prediction, and betting tips. The Irish team won the second T20I game between the two countries, leveling the series at 1-1.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head-To-Head
The Ireland and Zimbabwe teams have played against each other on 14 occasions before this game. Both teams are tied with seven victories each in the head-to-head.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Live Streaming and Broadcast
The Indian spectators cannot watch this contest between Ireland and Zimbabwe on television. However, the game will be available via live streaming on the FanCode app and website.
ZIM vs IRE Team Previews
Zimbabwe
The second game of the ongoing series was played at Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe side batted first in this game to score 165 runs from their 20 overs for the loss of five wickets from their quota of 20 overs. Although they had raised a good score on the day, the Zim bowlers could not defend it. The Ireland team chased this target in 19.4 overs, losing just six wickets. For his 48 runs from 38 balls, Harry Tector was adjudged player of the match for this game.
The Zimbabwe batting did not get off on a good note, with both openers Wessly Madhevere and Tadiwanashe losing their wickets early in the Zimbabwean inning. The middle order for Zimbabwe put up a good fight, with Tinshe Kamunhukamwe, skipper Sean Williams, and Ryan Burl, making good contributions for their side. The wicketkeeper batter Clive Madande also scored 44 runs towards the end of the innings for Zim from 39 balls. Richard Ngarava was the top bowler for Zimbabwe, picking up two wickets for 33 runs from his four overs.
Zimbabwe Playing 11
Wesley Madhevere, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Brain Bennett, Tony Munyonga, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Brandon Mavuta, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza.
Ireland
The Ireland team surprised many pundits by defeating Zimbabwe in the second T20I contest. Their batters rose to the occasion and are even Stevens in the T20I series. Mark Adair was the best bowler for Ireland, picking up two wickets for 28 runs from his quota of four overs. Other bowlers among wickets include Craig Young, Gareth Delany, and Curtis Campher. They all picked up one wicket each to put brakes on the Zimbabwe acceleration. Gareth Delany was the most economical bowler on the scene for Ireland.
Although none of the Irish batters scored big runs, all the top and middle order contributed to their cause. Harry Tector was the top run-getter for Ireland, scoring 48 runs from 38 balls with five fours. Curtis Campher also batted well to put together 37 runs from 24 balls with four boundaries to his credit. George Dockrell and Mark Adair made valuable contributions with the bat towards the end, ensuring an Ireland victory. These will be the go-to players for Ireland in the last game of the series to be played tomorrow.
Ireland Playing 11
Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Gareth Delany, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Joshua Little.
ZIM vs IRE Toss Prediction
Although the Ireland team succeeded in chasing a target in the second match of the T20I series, generally, it is challenging to pursue targets on this track. The pitch slows down in the second inning and helps the spinners. But all in all, the skipper winning the toss will opt to field first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
As described earlier, the surface on offer at the Harare Sports Club is pretty slow. The team batting first will look to put on close to 170 runs on this surface. Many teams have won games while batting first here at this venue. In this series, however, the honors were even.
We are expecting bright and sunny conditions for this match. The temperatures during the game will remain close to 34 degrees. The humidity will be low so you can expect dry conditions for this match-up. There is no real possibility of getting thunderstorms and rain.
ZIM vs IRE Betting Tips
Although these two teams are evenly matched, we expect Ireland to ride on the momentum of their win in the second match and take the series. However, you can pretty much expect another closely-fought affair.
Bonus Cricket Bets
Balbirnie was in good touch in the last game for Ireland. You can bet on him to score more than 21 runs in this game.
Harry Tector was the leading run-getter for Ireland in their last match. You can expect him to do well again in this game.
Many Irish batters are in good form near their top order. You can bet them to score over 75 runs in their first ten overs.
Who will win ZIM vs IRE
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Match Predictions
Cricket Betting Tips
- Highest opening partnership - India W (1.55) and 1 more BANW vs INDW betting tip
- Total runs in the highest scoring over of the match - Over 22.5 (1.95) and 2 more MI vs SRH betting tips
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto to become the top batter. - 4.10 and 3 more BAN vs ZIM betting tips
- Delhi Capitals to win the toss - 1.90 and 4 more DC vs RR betting tips
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