ZIM vs IRE Match Prediction | 3rd ODI

Betting Tips

Ireland is visiting Zimbabwe for tests, ODIs, and T20I games. We are currently in the middle of the ODI series. The series is locked at 1-1, and there is everything to play for in the final game of the ODI series. Ireland beat Zimbabwe in the last match to level the series. The third and final encounter of the series will be played at Harare Sports Club venue in Harare on 18th February.

This article will closely examine the match prediction, pitch report, and betting tips for this encounter.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head-to-Head Record

The Zimbabwe and Ireland teams have played against each other on 24 occasions before this in the ODI format. Twenty of these games produced a clear mandate, and Ireland holds an 11-9 edge in these encounters. One game ended in a tie, and three games had no result.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Live Streaming and Broadcast

The second game of this series between Zimbabwe and Ireland will not be aired in India, but Indian fans can view it on the FanCode website and app.

ZIM vs IRE Team Previews

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is going into this game after three losses in their last five games. They did win the first game of the ODI series but could not keep the winning momentum going and lost their next match against the same opposition. In the last encounter between the two teams, Zimbabwe batted first to score 245 runs.

The Irish batters provided a robust reply and chased this reasonable target down in 48.4 overs while losing four wickets. The Zimbabwe score was raised thanks mainly to the efforts of Wessly Madhevere and Sikandar Raza, who hit half-centuries.

Brian Bennett will lead the Zimbabwe batting charge in this contest. He has scored 279 runs in his last eight games with an average of 34.88 and a strike rate of 98.23. The Zim skipper Craig Ervine scored 237 runs from his last ten games with an average of 26.33 and a strike rate of 76.94.

Zimbabwe's bowling attack will be spearheaded by Richard Ngarava, who has picked up 14 wickets from his last nine appearances for Zimbabwe with a strike rate of 28.28. Blessing Muzarabani has picked up nine wickets from his previous seven games with a strike rate of 36.66.

Zimbabwe Expected Playing 11

Ireland

Irishmen have won three of their last five games against Zimbabwe, with one game ending in a draw. Zimbabwe's only win came in the first match of the series when they beat Ireland by 49 runs. Ireland has also won two of its last five games in the ODI format.

Ireland won their previous game in the series when they chased a target of 245 runs in 48.4 overs. Curtis Campher was the star of the show for Ireland, with 63 runs from 94 balls and three wickets. Mark Adair picked up four wickets well and was Ireland's top bowler in this encounter.

Curtis Campher will lead the batting effort for Ireland in this contest. He has scored 336 runs in his last ten games with an average of 37.33 and a strike rate of 76.36. Harry Tector has scored 333 runs from his last ten games with an average of 37 and a strike rate of 80.62.

Mark Adair will lead the Irish bowling attack. He has picked up 16 wickets from his last ten games with a strike rate of 33.31. Graham Hume has also picked up 13 wickets from his last ten games with a strike rate of 36.76.

Ireland Expected Playing 11

ZIM vs IRE Toss Prediction

We have seen a whopping 172 one-day international games played at Harare Sports Club in Harare. The teams batting first have won 82 matches, while the teams chasing the target have won 89. This indicates that the pitch will remain valid for the entire contest duration. So, the captain winning the coin flip might opt to field first here.

Pitch and Conditions

The track at the Harare Sports Club will help the quicks early on when they bowl with the new ball. But as the game progresses, the track will mellow down and help the batters. The track will also assist the spinners later on. We are expecting some early fog during the contest and might get patchy showers in the afternoon.

The temperature during the game will hover between 17 and 23 degrees.

ZIM vs IRE Betting Tips

The ODI series is poised evenly, with both teams winning one win each. Ireland has had a good time in recent games against Zimbabwe. It also has a stronger batting lineup and some bowlers in good form. The home turf advantage is unlikely to help Zimbabweans, as Irishmen must have gotten used to the conditions by now. Overall, we think Ireland will start as favorites to win this contest.

Bet on Ireland to win.