IRE W vs ZIM W Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Zimbabwe last won an ODI game against Ireland in October 2021.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 26 Jul 2025, 15:40 IST

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Ireland Women will face Zimbabwe Women in the first ODI of the two-match series on Saturday, July 26, at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. The three-match T20I series between the two teams finished in Ireland’s favor, and they won all three games.

Both teams have played a total of seven ODI games so far. Ireland has won five out of these seven matches, while Zimbabwe has won just a single game. One of the matches between the two teams ended in a tie in January last year. Zimbabwe last won an ODI game against Ireland in October 2021. 

Match Information

Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI

Zimbabwe Women tour of Ireland, 26 Jul 2025, Sat, 3:15 PM IST ,Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

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Weather Report

Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

Clouds

14.2°C

92% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Ireland Women

W
W
W
W
W

Zimbabwe Women

L
L
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Sarah Forbes

IRE-W - wk

54 Runs

1 Match

2

Gaby Lewis

IRE-W - bat

154 Runs

3 Matches

3

Gaby Lewis

IRE-W - bat

51 Runs

1 Match

4

Chipo Mugeri

ZIM-W - bat

92 Runs

3 Matches

5

Orla Prendergast

IRE-W - bat

50 Runs

1 Match

6

Orla Prendergast

IRE-W - bat

82 Runs

3 Matches

1

Arlene Kelly

IRE-W - bat

114.29

1 Match

2

Gaby Lewis

IRE-W - bat

155.56

3 Matches

3

Amy Hunter

IRE-W - bat

113.16

1 Match

4

Rebecca Stokell

IRE-W - bat

138.10

3 Matches

5

Laura Delany

IRE-W - all

100.00

1 Match

6

Laura Delany

IRE-W - all

130.43

3 Matches

1

Kellies Ndlovu

ZIM-W - all

3 Wkts

1 Match

2

Cara Murray

IRE-W - bowl

7 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Orla Prendergast

IRE-W - bat

2 Wkts

1 Match

4

Orla Prendergast

IRE-W - bat

3 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Arlene Kelly

IRE-W - bat

2 Wkts

1 Match

6

Arlene Kelly

IRE-W - bat

2 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Orla Prendergast

IRE-W - bat

2.00

1 Match

2

Arlene Kelly

IRE-W - bat

4.40

2 Matches

3

Arlene Kelly

IRE-W - bat

2.83

1 Match

4

Ava Canning

IRE-W - bowl

4.50

1 Match

5

Jane Maguire

IRE-W - bowl

3.49

1 Match

6

Cara Murray

IRE-W - bowl

5.20

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Ireland Women

Sarah Forbes, GH Lewis (C), Amy Hunter (wk), O Prendergast, L Delany, L Paul, Christina Coulter, Jane Maguire, AN Kelly, Cara Murray, Lara McBride

Bench : L Little, Ava Canning, Alana Dalzell

Zimbabwe Women

CS Mugeri (C), CT Dhururu, Francesca Chipare, Kellies Ndlovu, B Biza, L Mabhera, L Tshuma, M Mupachikwa (wk), T Makusha, Nyasha Gwanzura, Kudzai Chigora

Bench : R Pasipanodya, N Sibanda, Vimbai Mutungwindu, M Manunga

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The surface at Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast will likely remain balanced during this game. The average first innings score in the last 10 games here has been 225 runs. Both spinners and pacers are likely to find a similar help from the surface.

49%

Pace Bowling

51%

Spin Bowling

48%

Batting Pitch

225

Average Score

52%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Orla Prendergast IRE-W | BAT

Prendergast scored 82 runs in three T20I games at an average of 41 and a strike rate of 130.15. She picked three wickets at an average of 17.33.

8
C

Kellies Ndlovu ZIM-W | ALL

Ndhlovu was the second-highest run-scorer for Zimbabwe in the T20I series. She made 75 runs in three games at an average of 25 and a strike rate of 100.

9

Gaby Lewis IRE-W | BAT

Lewis was the highest run-scorer in the T20I series and made 154 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 155.55.

8.5

Amy Hunter IRE-W | BAT

In three matches of the T20I series, Hunter scored 69 runs at an average of 23 and a strike rate of 116.94. She made one half-century as well.

8

Arlene Kelly IRE-W | BAT

Kelly was the third-highest wicket-taker in the T20I series and took two wickets at an average of 11.

8

Cara Murray IRE-W | BOWL

Murray was the leading wicket-taker in the T20I series and picked seven wickets in three games at an average of 7.42, an economy of 5.20, and a strike rate of 8.57.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

6

Runyararo Pasipanodya

ZIM-W | BOWL

Pasipanodya played just one T20I game and can be avoided in fantasy teams.

6

Lindo Mabhera

ZIM-W | BOWL

In nine ODI games, she has taken just four wickets and can be left out of fantasy teams.

Last Updated On - Jul 26 2025 3:40 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

IRE-W

6 : 5

ZIM-W

Credits Left
11.5/100

Head To Head
Amy Hunter
VC

8.5

Modester Mupachikwa

8.5

Gaby Lewis

9

Chipo Mugeri

9

Arlene Kelly

8

Orla Prendergast
C

8

Beloved Biza

6

Loren Tshuma

7.5

Kellies Ndlovu

8

Jane Maguire

8

Cara Murray

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

IRE-W

6 : 5

ZIM-W

Credits Left
9.5/100

Mega League
Amy Hunter

8.5

Gaby Lewis
VC

9

Leah Paul

7.5

Chipo Mugeri

9

Arlene Kelly

8

Orla Prendergast

8

Loren Tshuma

7.5

Kellies Ndlovu
C

8

Cara Murray

8

Nomvelo Sibanda

9

Kudzai Chigora

8

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