IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Match 32, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Ireland are set to face Zimbabwe in the 32nd match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on Tuesday, February 17

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 16 Feb 2026, 16:54 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the 32nd match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Ireland (IRE) are set to face Zimbabwe (ZIM) on Tuesday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. Zimbabwe have showcased excellent form in this tournament, winning both of their matches and currently holding the second position in the Group B points table. They won their last match by 23 runs against Australia, successfully defending the target of 169 runs. Blessing Muzarabani was the star performer for Zimbabwe, picking up four important wickets and helping his team to defend the target.
On the other hand, Ireland also won their last match by 96 runs against Oman and currently stand in fourth position in the points table. Batting first, they posted a big total of 225 runs in 20 overs and then bowled out the opponents for 139 runs.

Match Information

Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 32nd Match, Group B

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 17 Feb 2026, Tue, 3:00 PM IST ,Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

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Weather Report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Clouds

17.7°C

92% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Ireland

W
L
L
NR
NR

Zimbabwe

W
W
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Lorcan Tucker

IRE - wk

139 Runs

3 Matches

2

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

112 Runs

2 Matches

3

George Dockrell

IRE - all

85 Runs

3 Matches

4

Gareth Delany

IRE - bat

67 Runs

3 Matches

5

Ross Adair

IRE - all

60 Runs

3 Matches

6

Tadiwanashe Marumani

ZIM - bat

56 Runs

2 Matches

1

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

200.00

2 Matches

2

George Dockrell

IRE - all

188.89

3 Matches

3

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

183.33

3 Matches

4

Tadiwanashe Marumani

ZIM - bat

175.00

2 Matches

5

Gareth Delany

IRE - bat

155.81

3 Matches

6

Ross Adair

IRE - all

153.85

3 Matches

1

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

7 Wkts

2 Matches

2

Brad Evans

ZIM - all

6 Wkts

2 Matches

3

George Dockrell

IRE - all

4 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Barry McCarthy

IRE - bowl

4 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Joshua Little

IRE - BOWLER

3 Wkts

1 Match

6

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

3 Wkts

1 Match

1

Joshua Little

IRE - BOWLER

4.00

1 Match

2

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

4.13

2 Matches

3

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

4.25

1 Match

4

Brad Evans

ZIM - all

5.59

2 Matches

5

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

5.67

2 Matches

6

George Dockrell

IRE - all

6.00

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Ireland

Tim Tector, GR Adair, H Tector, L Tucker (C), Curtis Campher, GH Dockrell, Gareth Delany, J Little, MR Adair, BJ McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys

Bench : Benjamin Calitz, B White, CA Young, S Topping

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, T Marumani (wk), RP Burl, Sikandar Raza (C), D Myers, T Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, B Evans, WP Masakadza, B Muzarabani, G Cremer

Bench : Clive Madande, Brendan Taylor, R Ngarava, Tinotenda Maphosa

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele usually provides a good batting surface in T20 matches. There is a true bounce on the offer from the surface, and fast outfields help improve scoring rates. Once batters are comfortable, they are free to play their shots

40%

Pace Bowling

60%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

170

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Sikandar Raza ZIM | ALL

Sikander Raza is an excellent all-rounder. He performed outstandingly well recently. He scored 25 runs at a strike rate of 192 in the last match against Australia

9
VC

Brian Bennett ZIM | ALL

Brian Bennett is a quality all-rounder and will be one of the top picks for this IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction. He scored 64 runs in his last match

7.5

Lorcan Tucker IRE | WK

Lorcan Tucker is a fantastic batsman with consistent performances in the top order. He scored an excellent 94 runs in his last match against Oman

8

Tadiwanashe Marumani ZIM | BAT

Tadiwanashe Marumani is a fantastic batsman with consistent performances in the top order. He scored 35 runs in his last match

8.5

Joshua Little IRE | BOWLER

Joshua Little will spearhead the bowling attack for Ireland and has picked up three wickets in his last match. Back him to do well.

8.5

Brad Evans ZIM | ALL

Brad Evans is a right-arm fast bowler and can be expected to reward you with a couple of wickets. He picked up three wickets in his last match

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8

Clive Madande

ZIM | WK

6

Ben White

IRE | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Feb 16 2026 4:54 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

IRE

6 : 5

ZIM

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13.5/100

Head To Head
Lorcan Tucker

7.5

Tadiwanashe Marumani

8

Harry Tector

8.5

Ross Adair

5

Sikandar Raza
C

9

Brad Evans

8.5

Brian Bennett
VC

9

George Dockrell

7

Gareth Delany

7.5

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Joshua Little

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

IRE

6 : 5

ZIM

Credits Left
13/100

Mega League
Lorcan Tucker
VC

7.5

Harry Tector

8.5

Ross Adair

5

Sikandar Raza

9

Brad Evans

8.5

Brian Bennett

9

Ryan Burl

8

George Dockrell
C

7

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Mark Adair

7.5

Matthew Humphreys

9

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