ZIM vs IRE Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Dec 15, 2023
Unfortunately for the Ireland team, their first game of the ODI series against Zimbabwe ended in no result due to rain. The Ireland team was in a good position in the match when the heavens opened, and the game had to be abandoned. This article is aimed at the match review, betting tips, and match prediction for this match.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head-To-Head
The Zimbabwe and Ireland teams have played against each other 20 times in the ODI format. Both teams are tied with eight wins each in the head-to-head. Two of the games had no result and one match ended in a tie.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Live Streaming and Broadcast
There is no live telecast of this contest in India on TV. However, this game can be viewed on the FanCode app and website by way of live streaming.
ZIM vs IRE Team Previews
Zimbabwe
In the first game of the series, Zimbabwe batters did get off to a reasonable start, with the openers putting together 28 runs each. Tinashe Kamunhukamwe scored his 28 runs quickly, similar to a T20 game. He hit four boundaries and one six during his effort. But there were no innings of substance after this apart from Brandon Mavuta, who was not out on 28 runs from 22 balls with five fours just before the rain arrived. The Zim skipper Sikandar Raza looked good briefly before being dismissed for a score of 15 runs.
Despite this average showing in their last game, the Zimbabwe team will likely depend on the same playing eleven in the second match, as the existing combination was not adequately tested. Their batters, such as Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Medande, and Brandon Mavuta, will be expected to score more runs in this encounter. The Zimbabwean bowling attack once again will depend on bowlers such as Richard Ngarava, Tanaka Chivanga, Luke Jongwe, and Blessing Muzarabani to pick up crucial breakthroughs.
Zimbabwe Playing 11
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Joylord Gumbie, Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande, Ryan Burl, Brandon Mavuta, Tanaka Chivanga, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
Ireland
Ireland bowlers would have pleased their well-wishers in their brief showing in the first one-day international. They did an excellent restriction job on Zimbabwe and had reduced them to 121 for six in 25.3 overs before the rain interrupted the play. Graham Hume and Craig Young damaged most of the Zimbabwean middle order. Both of them picked up two wickets each. Josh Little picked up one of the wickets, although he was taken for a few runs in the process.
Although we did not get to see the performance of the Ireland openers in this game, they will once again be relying on the likes of Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curits Campher, George Dockrell, and Lorcan Tucker to score most of the runs. The bowling responsibilities will again lie with Josh Little, Craig Young, Graham Hume, and Mark Adair. This tried and trusted bowling attack will look to pick up vital wickets in Zimbabwe’s innings. Andy McBrine will also look to contribute heavily with the ball.
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 is likely to become slower as the game progresses. You can expect the skipper to win the toss, bowl first, and restrict the opposition to a modest total.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The Harare Sports Club track has never been a high-scoring ground. So, the side winning the toss is likely to bowl first here. Being aware of the exact number of runs to get will be the idea for the toss-winning captain. This ground has a seating capacity of 10,000 people, and you can expect a good crowd if the weather permits.
Again, we expect light showers for this match in the afternoon in Harare. The temperatures during the game will hover between 25 and 29 degrees. We will get sunny weather in the afternoon and the evening. The relative humidity during the game indicates dry conditions.
ZIM vs IRE Betting Tips
As Zimbabwe played at home, everyone considered them favorites in this series. But the Ireland bowlers displayed great discipline and had the Zim on the mats before the rain interrupted play. So, we reckon Ireland will be the favorite to win this encounter.
Bonus Cricket Bets
Sikandar Raza did not contribute much in the first game but looked good for more runs. You can bet on him to score over 31 runs in the second game of the series.
Balbirnie has been one of the consistent batters for Ireland. You can also expect him to score over 23 runs in this match.
Ngarava has been one of the more consistent bowlers for Zimbabwe in the last few months. You can bet on him to become the most successful bowler for Zim in this game.
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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