IRE-W vs ZIM-W Match Prediction : Zimbabwe Women tour of Ireland, 1st ODI, 2025
Ireland Women To Win, 1.06
Ireland Women just dominated and beat Zimbabwe Women in the T20 series by a 3-0 margin
The difference between the two teams becomes more apparent as the number of overs increases
Ireland Women have more depth in every department of the game
IRE-W vs ZIM-W Betting Tips
Zimbabwe Women to score less than three runs in their first over
This is an ODI game, and the top-order batters have a bit of time on their hands to look around and get used to the conditions. So, there is every chance that the out-of-form Zimbabwe batters will score less than three runs in their first over.
The first dismissal of the Irish Women’s innings to be caught
There is every chance that the openers will try to take advantage of field restrictions by trying to go over the top. They might also perish in this attempt. So, you can bet on the first dismissal to be caught.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Ireland Women
Zimbabwe Women
As expected, the Ireland Women handed over a 3-0 whitewash to the visiting Ireland Women in the T20I series. The action now moves on to the ODI series. The first fixture of the series will be played on July 26th, 2025, at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. Let's take a close look at the math prediction, betting tips, and probable playing eleven for this encounter in this article.
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Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women Head-to-Head Record
These two women's teams have met on 12 previous occasions in the ODI format. Ireland Women lead this head-to-head 10-2.
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IRE-W vs ZIM-W Team Previews
Ireland Women
Ireland Women are entering this contest on the back of four wins in their last five games against Zimbabwe. The fifth game was abandoned with no result. Overall, they have won two out of their previous five ODI games.
However, they have won their last two ODI matches, although these victories came against Scotland and Thailand Women. Orla Prendergast will lead the Irish batting effort in this contest. She has scored 485 runs in her last 17 innings for Ireland with an average of 30.31.
The skipper, Gaby Lewis, has also scored 473 runs in her last 15 innings with an average of 31.53. The right-handed batter Amy Hunter has scored 457 runs from her last 14 innings with an average of 32.64. Orla Prendergast also bowls medium pace for Ireland. She has picked up 18 wickets in her previous 17 games with an average of 28.83.
Arlene Kelly has picked up 16 wickets from her last 13 contests with an average of 37.62. Aimee Maguire has done even better to pick 14 wickets from her previous nine games with an average of 28.42.
Ireland Women Expected Playing 11
Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Christina Coulter Reilly (wk), Cara Murray, Lara McBride, Jane Maguire.
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Zimbabwe Women
Zimbabwe Women have an atrocious record against Ireland Women, even in the ODI format. They have lost ten out of their twelve games against Ireland Women. However, unlike their T20I record, they have registered a couple of wins over Ireland Women, although these were achieved a long time ago.
They have also won two out of their last five games and are entering this contest with a win over the USA Women in their previous encounter. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano will lead the Zimbabwe batting effort in this contest.
The Zimbabwe skipper has scored 372 runs from her last nine games with a solid average of 53.14 and a strike rate of 82.48. Modester Mupachikwa has also scored 39 runs from her last ten games with an average of 36.56 and a strike rate of 63.39.
Nomvelo Sibanda will spearhead the Zimbabwe bowling attack. She has collected a haul of ten wickets from her last eight contests with a strike rate of 34.1. Beloved Biza has picked up four wickets from her previous six games with a strike rate of 42.
Zimbabwe Women Expected Playing 11
Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Francesca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora, Beloved Biza, Loreen Tshuma, Chiedza Dhururu, Nomvelo Sibanda, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Runyararo Pasipanodya.
IRE-W vs ZIM-W Toss Prediction
This ODI game between Ireland Women and Zimbabwe Women will be conducted at the Civil Service Cricket Club ground in Stormont, Belfast. We have seen seven games played at this venue. The team batting initially has won three games while the team chasing a target has won four. This is not a clear indication for the skipper in this encounter. She might opt to bat first when the pitch is at its best.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
This wicket at the Civil Service Cricket Club venue in Belfast is likely to favor the bowlers. It offers help to the seamers and spinners at some point in time. This is not a high-scoring ground. You can expect below-par scores at this venue. There is a forecast for rain interruption during this encounter. The temperature during the contest will remain close to 18 degrees.
IRE-W vs ZIM-W: Who Will Win?
Ireland women handed over a 3-0 drubbing to the Zimbabwe visitors in the T20I series. Things are unlikely to be much different in the ODI series. The Irish team will also have the home-turf advantage in this series. They have a more experienced side and are clear favorites to win this encounter, to take an early 1-0 lead.
Bet on Ireland Women to win this match.
IRE-W vs ZIM-W win percentage stands at 89% in favor of IRE-W.
Todays Match Prediction: Ireland Women to Win.
