ZIM vs IRE Match Prediction | 2nd T20

Betting Tips

The Irish team is currently visiting Zimbabwe for a series of tests, ODIs, and T20I games. The test matches and ODIs phase of the tour have been completed, and we have now entered the T20I leg of the series. The first game of this series had to be abandoned just a while ago due to rain. This article will cover the match prediction, pitch report, and betting tips for this encounter.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have played against each other on 16 occasions before this contest in the T20I format. The Irish men hold an 8-7 edge in this head-to-head. One of the games had to be abandoned due to showers.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Live Streaming and Broadcast

This game and the Ireland tour of Zimbabwe will not be telecast live in India, but cricket buffs can enjoy this contest through live streaming on the FanCode website and app.

ZIM vs IRE Team Previews

Zimbabwe

The Zimbabweans did not have a good time before this series in the T20I games. They lost their last two full games to Afghanistan before the no-result match against Ireland in the first game of the T20I series. They were also in all sorts of trouble in this no-result game.

Ryan Burl was in good form, though, hitting 36 runs from just 18 balls with three sixes and two fours. All the rest of the top and middle order crumbled against the Irish bowling attack. When the showers came to their rescue, they were reduced to 77 for five in nine overs.

Apart from Ryan Burl, the Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza will be expected to score big runs in this contest. He has scored 274 runs from his last ten appearances with an average of 30.44 and a strike rate of 160.23. Brian Bennett is another batter who has been doing well for Zim in recent games. He has scored 248 runs in his last ten games with an average of 24.8 and a strike rate of 127.17.

Sikandar Raza has also picked up 11 wickets from his first eight games with a strike rate of 15.27. Richard Ngarava has been their other top bowler, with ten wickets from his last nine games with a strike rate of 19.6.

Zimbabwe Expected Playing 11

Ireland

Ireland has also had a modest time in recent games in this format. However, they won their last encounter before the no-result game earlier today against a strong South African opposition. The Ireland bowling attack was right on the money in the first T20I no-result game of the series, with the top three bowlers picking up wickets.

Graham Hume picked up one wicket, while Craig Young and Josh Little picked up two wickets each. Josh Little also bowled economically in this contest. Irish management will be hoping for a repeat performance from their bowlers.

Lorcan Tucker will lead the Ireland batting effort in this game. He has scored 194 runs in his last eight games with an average of 27.71 and a strike rate of 134.72. Another batter doing well is George Dockrell. He has scored 154 runs from his last ten games with an average of 30.8 and a strike rate of 128.33.

Craig Young will once again lead the bowling charge for Ireland. He has picked up 11 wickets from his last six games with a strike rate of 11.45. Graham Hume has picked up four wickets in his previous three games with a strike rate of 12.

Ireland Expected Playing 11

ZIM vs IRE Toss Prediction

This contest will be held at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe. As many as 49 T20I games have been played at this ground. Teams batting first have won 28 of these games, while teams chasing a target have won 21. So, the skipper winning the toss will be thinking about batting first on this track when the pitch is at its best.

Pitch and Conditions

This ground is well-known for being helpful to the batters. It offers excellent bounce and carry for the seamers. However, the batters will also like the ball coming onto the bat. Huge scores have been raised at this ground by teams batting first. Another rain interruption is expected during this contest. So, the D/L equation might influence the outcome of the contest.

ZIM vs IRE Betting Tips

These teams are evenly matched and you can expect a keenly fought affair here. The series win in the ODI series between these two countries would have boosted the Zim morale. However, the Irish bowlers had them on the ropes in the first T20I contest before showers saved them the blushes. Overall, we think Ireland will be the favorite to win this encounter.

Bet on Ireland to win.