Result
1st MatchZimbabwe
299/5 in 50.0
Ireland
250/10 in 46.0
Zimbabwe won by 49 runs
ZIM vs IRE Match Prediction | 1st ODI
Scorecard
Zimbabwe - Inning 1
| Batsman | R | B | 6S | 4S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | 169 | 163 | 3 | 20 | 103.68 |
| Ben Curran | 28 | 44 | 0 | 3 | 63.64 |
| Craig Ervine | 66 | 61 | 4 | 3 | 108.2 |
| Sikandar Raza | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Wesley Madhevere | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 61.54 |
| Johnathan Campbell | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 10.0 | 0 | 55 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Joshua Little | 9.0 | 0 | 75 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Graham Hume | 9.0 | 2 | 57 | 1 | 6.33 |
| Andy McBrine | 10.0 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 5.3 |
| Matthew Humphreys | 10.0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 5.1 |
| Curtis Campher | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.5 |
Extras
12 (W 8, B 0, LB 3)
Total Runs
299 (5 wkts, 50.0 ov)
Fall of Wickets
Ireland - Inning 1
| Batsman | R | B | 6S | 4S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balbirnie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Stirling | 32 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 114.29 |
| Curtis Campher | 44 | 57 | 0 | 5 | 77.19 |
| Harry Tector | 39 | 78 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| Lorcan Tucker | 31 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 81.58 |
| George Dockrell | 34 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 97.14 |
| Mark Adair | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Andy McBrine | 32 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 100 |
| Graham Hume | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 175 |
| Matthew Humphreys | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Little | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ngarava | 9.0 | 0 | 56 | 3 | 6.22 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 9.0 | 0 | 51 | 4 | 5.67 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 6.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 5.83 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 10.0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 4 |
| Sikandar Raza | 10.0 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 5.4 |
| Wesley Madhevere | 2.0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 6 |
Extras
28 (W 23, B 0, LB 2)
Total Runs
250 (10 wkts, 46.0 ov)
Fall of Wickets
Betting Tips
Total runs in Republic of Ireland’s first over to be more than three runs
1.51
The Irish openers Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling were in great form in their last game against South Africa. Balbirnie hit 45 runs, and Paul Stirling scored 88 runs. They play aggressively and we think they are likely to score more than three runs in the opening over.
Most sixes in the contest to come from Ireland batters
1.90
Ireland batters have better firepower in their batting line-up with big hitters such as Paul Stirling and Harry Tector who can clear the boundary repeatedly. You can bet on these batters to hit more sixes in the contest.
Ireland is currently visiting Zimbabwe for a series of test matches, ODIs, and T20I games. The first contest of the one-day international series will be played at the usual Zim venue of Harare Sports Club in Harare on February 14th, 2025. This post will look at the betting tips, match prediction, and pitch report for this day's contest.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head-to-Head Record
Zimbabwe and Ireland teams have played against each other on 22 occasions in the ODI format. Eighteen of these games produced a clear mandate. Ireland holds a 10-8 edge in this head-to-head. Three games ended in no result.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Live Streaming and Broadcast
This game between Zimbabwe and Ireland will not be aired in India on TV. However, Indian cricket fans can enjoy this contest on the FanCode website and app.
ZIM vs IRE Team Previews
Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean team enters this contest after four defeats in their last five games, one of which ended in a draw. These wins came against Afghanistan and Pakistan. The left-handed batter Sean Williams has recently been the top batter for Zimbabwe in ODIs. In his last six appearances, he has scored 154 runs with an average of 25.66.
The Zim all-rounder Sikandar Raza comes second in this list of top batters for Zim in ODIs. He has scored 105 runs in his last six games with an average of 26.25. Craig Ervine has also scored 85 runs in his previous six games with an average of 17.00.
The Zim all-rounder and spinner Sikandar Raza is also featured in the bowling charts, with four wickets from his previous five innings and an average of 33.50.
Richard Ngarava has picked up four victims from his last five innings with an average of 42.75. Another left-arm fast-medium bowler doing well is Newman Nyamhuri. He has picked up three wickets from his previous two innings with an average of 32.33.
Zimbabwe Expected Playing 11
- Joylord Gumbie
- Ben Curran
- Craig Ervine (c)
- Sean Williams
- Sikandar Raza
- Brian Bennett
- Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk)
- Wellington Masakadza
- Newman Nyamhuri
- Richard Ngarava
- Trevor Gwandu
Ireland
Although Ireland also lost three of its last five games in the ODI format, it won its last contest against South Africa. This surprising victory came in October 2024. Ireland has also won three out of their previous five matches against Zimbabwe, while the other two ended with no result.
The leading batter for Ireland in the last five games has been Harry Tector. He has scored 233 runs in his last five games with an average of 46.60. The right-hand batter Paul Stirling scored 150 runs in his previous five innings with an average of 30.00.
The right-handed batter Curtis Campher has also scored 123 runs from his last five innings with an average of 24.60. The right-handed fast-medium bowler Mark Adair has been the leading bowler for Ireland, with nine scalps from his five ODI appearances, with an average of 34.77.
Another right-handed fast-medium bowler, Craig Young, picked up eight wickets from his last four innings with an average of 27.87. Graham Hume has also picked up five victims from his last five games with an average of 43.00.
Ireland Expected Playing 11
- Andy Balbirnie
- Paul Stirling (c)
- Curtis Campher
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (wk)
- George Dockrell
- Mark Adair
- Fionn Hand
- Graham Hume
- Matthew Humphreys
- Craig Young
ZIM vs IRE Toss Prediction
Over the years, we have seen as many as 168 ODI games played at the Harare Sports Club. The team batting first has scored 81 victories, while the team chasing a target has recorded 86 wins. This is not a clear indication to the skipper winning the coin flip, but it might be a better idea to bat first here and raise a big score.
Pitch and Conditions
The wicket at the Harare Sports Club will be balanced. The track will assist batters and bowlers alike. It offers pace and bounce for the bowlers, especially early on. However, this also means that the ball will come onto the bat nicely. Moderate rainfall is possible during the contest. The temperature will remain close to 26 degrees.
ZIM vs IRE Betting Tips
Although both these teams have similar records in their last five games, Ireland is going into this contest after a surprise win over South Africa in their previous game. This would have buoyed the Irishmen into a more confident frame of mind. On the other hand, Zimbabwe's men's team has fallen into a rut, and even the home-turf advantage might not work in their favor. So, Ireland will start as favorites to win this contest and take an early lead in the ODI series.
Bet on Ireland to win.
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