ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I

Paul Stirling will be a key player in this game.

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 06 May 2024, 12:00 IST

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Preview

Zimbabwe (ZIM) will take on Ireland (IRE) in the opening match of the T20I series on Thursday. This match will be played at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe had a successful WT20 campaign as they beat Pakistan and competed well against the other teams. They will be without some of their key players like Raza but have got some big inclusion to the squad in the form of former England cricketer Gary Ballance. On the other hand, Ireland has also done well in this format and have a well balanced squad at their disposal for this series. This promises to be a closely fought match. 

Also Read: Who will win today's 1st T20I match between ZIM vs IRE?

Match Information

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st T20I

Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 12 Jan 2023, Thur, 4:30 PM IST ,Harare Sports Club

Weather Report

Harare Sports Club

Clear

24.8Ā°C

51% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

L
L
L
W
T

Ireland

L
L
NR
W
L

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

T Marumani, Clive Madande (wk), CR Ervine (C), GS Ballance, RP Burl, SC Williams, W Madhevere, TL Chatara, R Ngarava, LM Jongwe, B Evans

Bench : I Kaia, T Munyonga, WP Masakadza, VM Nyauchi

Ireland

H Tector, Gareth Delany, PR Stirling, Curtis Campher, L Tucker (wk), MR Adair, GH Dockrell, J Little, AR McBrine, A Balbirnie (C), GR Adair

Bench : TE Kane, GI Hume, BJ McCarthy, Fionn Hand, N Rock, B White, S Doheny

Injury and availability news

will be added when there is an update

Pitch Report

The surface here at the Harare Sports Club will be a balanced one with good help for pacers and batting will get easier as the match progresses. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.

152

Average Score

Player Picks

8.5
C

Craig Ervine ZIM | BAT

Craig Ervine is an experienced batter in this team and has amassed 1132 runs in 56 T20I matches at an average of 21 and a strike rate of 105.

9
C

Paul Stirling IRE | BAT

He is an aggressive batter the top of the order and has scored 3181 runs in 121 T20I matches at a strike rate of 134. He will be a good captaincy pick.

9

Ryan Burl ZIM | ALL

Ryan Burl has scored 829 runs in 55 matches at an average of 25 and will also bowl a few overs of leg spin. He will be a top pick for this match.

9

Curtis Campher IRE | ALL

He is a talented all-rounder and has scored 391 runs in 28 matches and will also bowl his full quota of 4 overs with the ball.

8.5

Wesley Madhevere ZIM | ALL

Wesley Madhevere has scored 901 runs in 44 T20I matches at a strike rate of 123. He will be looking to put up a big performance in this game.

9

Tendai Chatara ZIM | BOWL

Tendai Chatara has picked up 51 wickets in 47 T20I matches and will be a good budget pick for this match.

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8

Clive Madande

ZIM | WK

Clive Madande does not have a good record in the shorter format and with some better options available in the keeper section it is better to leave him out for this match,

8.5

Barry McCarthy

IRE | BOWL

Barry McCarthy has been very inconsistent in the previous few series and has struggled to pick up wickets. Hence avoid him against this opposition.

Last Updated On - May 6 2024 12:00 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

IRE

Credits Left
2.5/100

Head To Head
Lorcan Tucker

8.5

Harry Tector

8.5

Craig Ervine
C

8.5

Gary Ballance

9.5

Curtis Campher
VC

9

George Dockrell

8.5

Ryan Burl

9

Sean Williams

9

Mark Adair

9

Joshua Little

9

Tendai Chatara

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

IRE

Credits Left
5/100

Mega League
Lorcan Tucker

8.5

Paul Stirling
C

9

Andy Balbirnie

9.5

Craig Ervine

8.5

Curtis Campher

9

George Dockrell

8.5

Ryan Burl

9

Sean Williams
VC

9

Joshua Little

9

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Wellington Masakadza

6.5

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