ZIM vs IRE Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Dec 13, 2023
The tour of Zimbabwe has been a good experience for the Irish team so far. They staged a dramatic comeback in the T20I series played earlier to record a series win by a margin of 2-1. They are bound to have some momentum going into the ODI series. The first one-day international between these two teams will be played at the usual Zim venue of Harare Sports Club on 13th December 2023.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head-To-Head
The Irish men's national team has played nineteen one-day internationals against the Zimbabwe outfit. Both these teams share the honors by picking up eight wins each. One of the games ended in a tie, while one game did not have a result.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Live Streaming and Broadcast
The live telecast of this game between Ireland and Zimbabwe will not be available on TV. However, you can watch this match via live streaming on the FanCode website and app.
ZIM vs IRE Team Previews
Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans will be keen to avenge their defeat against the same opposition in the T20I format at home. They will be looking for a dominant display in the one-day series. Zimbabweans will be looking to establish a quick dominance in the longer format. As a home team, they will have certain things going for them with both bat and ball. Their batters, Ryan Burl and Clive Madande, are in good shape and will look to do well in this series. Once again, the key player for Zimbabwe is Sikandar Raza.
Sikandar Raza’s performance will again be crucial for the Zimbabwean outfit in both batting and bowling departments. But he is going to need help from bowlers such as Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava. This team appears to be well-balanced at the moment and will be looking forward to a victory in the first game of the series to take an early lead. Some of the key players for Zimbabwe have been Clive Madande, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and the skipper Ryan Burl.
Zimbabwe Playing 11
Joylord Gumbie, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Luke Jongwe, Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga.
Ireland
The Irish team played well in the T20I series and will be looking to do an even better job in the one-day international series. They have established their credentials in the T20 format and will now be looking to do the same in the ODI format. They have some talented players in their line-up and players such as Harry Tector are in good form. The Irish bowling department has been proficient so far in the series, and they will also be looking to continue this form in the ODI format.
Josh Little and Craig Young will lead the Irish bowling attack. Everyone will be expecting these players to do well. Some of the key players in the Irish team are Joshua Little, Craig Young, Paul Stirling, and Harry Tector. The Irish skipper in the T20I series was Paul Stirling, and he was ecstatic after winning the series. The Ireland team was proud after winning the T20I series as they staged a comeback to win the series. However, the Irish top order will be a bit of a concern, and the management will look to iron out these issues as early as possible.
Ireland Playing 11
Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Joshua Little.
ZIM vs IRE Toss Prediction
The wicket on offer at the Harare Sports Club is not known to produce high-scoring games. It might be easier to win the toss and bowl first here. Chasing a score on this ground is likely to be easier.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The Harare Sports Club ground in Zimbabwe has a sitting capacity of 10000 people. This is not a high-scoring venue. As described earlier the side winning the toss prefers to bowl first on this track. Knowing the exact number of runs to get beforehand is a good idea.
We are expecting overcast weather conditions, and there is an excellent opportunity of getting showers. The maximum temperature we will likely get is 28 degrees, and the minimum is 18 degrees. The rain interruption can bring into picture the D/L equation for this game.
ZIM vs IRE Betting Tips
The first contest of the ODI series will be vital as it will likely set the tone for the remainder. The Zimbabweans are a good outfit in the ODI format, and things might not be great for the Irish team in the series. But they will go into the series with a better frame of mind and momentum. We will bet with the hosts, Zimbabwe, to win this first match of the series.
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Sikandar Raza is a significant contributor to the Zim batting. You can expect him to be determined for this game.
Ireland’s top-order batting might go all guns blazing from the outset. You can expect them to score over four runs from their first over of the innings.
Paul Stirling has been a dependable batter for Ireland. You can bet on him to score over 26 runs in this game.
Who will win ZIM vs IRE
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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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