ZIM vs IRE Match Preview
Sikandar Raza will lead the batting charge for the Zimbabwean innings. He has scored 515 runs from his last 11 innings with an average of 51.50. It was Sikandar Raza for Zimbabwe, dominating the proceedings in the first game against Ireland. Ryan Burl has also scored 235 runs from his last 14 innings with an average of 29.37. Another batter the Zim management will be looking at for scoring runs in this game is left-hander, Craig Ervine. He has scored 217 runs from his last nine innings with an average of 27.12.
Richard Ngarava will lead the Zimbabwe bowling attack in this game. He has picked up 23 victims from his last 13 games for Zimbabwe, averaging 10.21. The mercurial all-rounder Sikandar Raza also features in the bowling list. He has picked up 17 scalps from his last 12 games with an average of 14.88. Another all-rounder who features in this list is Ryan Burl. He has picked up 17 wickets from his lfinal13 innings with an average of 14.94. The Zim management will be expecting these bowlers to get them all the crucial breakthroughs.
One of the leading batters for Ireland in their recent games is Curtis Campher. This right-hand batter has scored 274 runs from his last 11 innings with an average of 34.25. The second player on this list is Andy Balbirnie. The right-handed batter has scored 263 runs in his final ten innings with an average of 26.30. Another crucial batter for Ireland is Paul Stirling. He has scored 241 runs in his previous 11 games with an average of 26.77. These will be the go-to batters for Ireland in this game as well.
One of the top performers for Ireland has been Mark Adair. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has collected a good haul of 24 wickets from his last 14 innings with an average of 15.33. Barry McCarthy has also picked up 16 wickets from his last ten matches with an average of 15.87. Another usually overlooked bowler is Ben White. He has picked up 15 wickets in his previous ten contests for Ireland. These are the top bowlers to go to for the Irish outfit and the Ireland skipper will look at these bowlers to get them vital breakthroughs.
Weather Report
The weather for this match will be bright and sunny. You can expect temperatures during the contest in the region of 34 degrees. There is no chance of getting showers during this encounter. The humidity levels will be on the lower side, indicating dry conditions.
Pitch Report
The track on offer at the Harare Sports Club is usually slow. The at-par score at this venue will be 160 runs. The track slows down in the second half of the innings, and it is tough to chase big totals. Most of the matches played on this track have been won by the teams batting first.
Notable stats
Sikandar Raza has an excellent average-to-strike rate combination in recent games.
Sikandar Raza has scored runs with an average of 43.78 and a strike rate of 144.32 in his last ten appearances for Zimbabwe.
Richard Ngarava has an excellent strike rate with the ball in his recent history for Zimbabwe.
Ngarava has picked up 18 wickets from his last nine games with a strike rate 11.
Team News
There are no injury updates available for this game at the moment. So, we assume the entire team will be up for selection for this match-up.
ZIM vs IRE Probable 11
ZIM Playing 11
- Wessly Madhevere
- Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Sean Williams
- Sikandar Raza (C)
- Ryan Burl
- Brian Bennett
- Clive Madande (Wk)
- Luke Jongwe
- Trevor Gwandu
- Richard Ngarava
- Blessing Muzarabani
IRE Playing 11
- Andy Balbirnie
- Paul Stirling (C)
- Lorcan Tucker (Wk)
- Harry Tector
- Curtis Campher
- George Dockrell
- Mark Adair
- Gareth Delany
- Barry McCarthy
- Craig Young
- Josh Little
Dream11 Prediction
The series' first game was hard-fought and went right to the match's last ball. The second game will also be played at the same venue. The Zimbabwe team is playing at home, which is always an advantage. We will bet with Zimbabwe to win this contest and take an unassailable lead in the T20I series.
Top Picks
Sikandar Raza: Sikandar Raza has not only scored 394 runs for his team but has picked up 17 wickets as well in his last team games.
Mark Adair: Adair has picked up 19 victims from his last ten matches with a strike rate of 11.58.
Paul Stirling: Paul Stirling has scored 224 runs from his last ten appearances for Ireland with a strike rate of 148.34.
Richard Ngarava: Richard Ngarava has picked up 18 wickets from his last nine matches with a strike rate 11.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: L Tucker
Batters: S Williams (VC), H Tector, A Balbirnie
All-rounders: G Dockrell, S Raza (C), R Burl, C Campher
Bowlers: C Young, R Ngarava, B Muzarabani
