IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st ODI

Preview:

Ireland will take on Zimbabwe in the 1^st of the 3-match ODI series which starts from 8^th September. Ireland are brimming with confidence as they clinched the T20I series against Zimbabwe by 3-2. They even drew the 3 matches ODI series 1-1 against a top-quality South African unit in July. They bat deep and have all the necessary qualities to win this series.

Zimbabwe on the other hand are currently at the 13^th spot in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League standings with 10 points. They have won only one of their 6 matches played so far, hence this series will be crucial for them to secure as many points as possible. They look forward to starting the series with a win.

Match Details:

Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI

Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

Date &Time: 8th September at 3:00 PM IST and 10:30 AM local time

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

It’s more of a bowling-friendly wicket where the pacers have found a lot of success here. The average score in the last 5 matches is 194 and the team batting first has a 60 percent win record.

Probable Playing XIs IRE vs ZIM:

Ireland

Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Andy McBrine, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock / Lorcan Tucker (wk), Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Craig Young

Zimbabwe

Wesley Madhevere, Brendan Taylor, Regis Chakabva (wk), Dion Myers, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine (c), Milton Shumba, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

IRE vs ZIM Top Picks for IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batsman

Andrew Balbirnie is a calm and composed player and knows how to build the innings. He had a good series with the bat against South Africa where he has scored 174 runs in 3 innings at an average of 102.

Craig Ervine is in good nick with the bat, has done quite well in the recently concluded T20 series. He has accumulated 2616 runs in his 93 ODI innings at an average of 31.9 which includes 3 centuries and 15 half-centuries.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

Simi Singh is the player to watch out for Ireland in this series. He has the ability to take the game deep and is even exceptional with his off-breaks. He has 34 wickets and 543 runs to his name in the ODIs.

Sean Williams’s addition will bring a lot of balance to the side and gives one extra bowling option as well. He has scored 3958 runs and picked up 72 wickets in his entire ODI career.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Andy McBrine sometimes will be promoted up the order to express himself and he has done reasonably well doing that job. He has scalped 60 wickets and scored 437 runs in his 59 ODI matches.

Richard Ngarava is a tall fast bowler, who is good with the new ball and even better at the death overs. He has scalped 13 wickets in his 14 ODI matches.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Regis Chakabva can be your 1^st choice wicketkeeper. He has scored 810 runs in 41 ODI innings at an average of 20.76 which includes 3 half-centuries.

IRE vs ZIM Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Regis Chakabva, Craig Ervine (vc), Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Paul Stirling, Sean Williams, Curtis Campher, Simi Singh, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Andy McBrine

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Wesley Madhevere, Simi Singh, Mark Adair, George Dockrell (vc), Richard Ngarava, Luke Jongwe, Andy McBrine

IRE vs ZIM Risky Captaincy Choices:

Harry Tector was impressive in the ODI series against South Africa, he played the South African quicks really well. In 3 innings he has scored 133 runs at a strike rate of 102.3. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Brendan Taylor has plenty of experience in the ODI format, he has scored 6628 runs in 201 innings at an average of 35.63. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Considering plenty of competition in the all-rounder’s slot, it’s better to avoid Curtis Campher while making your fantasy teams, though it’s a tough call.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.