IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st T20I

Preview:

Ireland will host Zimbabwe in the 5-match T20I series which starts from 27th August. Ireland had a dreadful T20I series against South Africa where they completely outplayed by the visitors 3-0. Despite losing their previous T20 series, hosts will still fancy their chances of beating Zimbabwe.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe had a disappointing T20I home series against Bangladesh last month where they lost by 2-1. Sean Williams, Brendan Taylor, and Craig Ervine who had missed T20Is against Bangladesh are available for the Ireland and Scotland tour. With the main players back in the squad Zimbabwe is even stronger than before.

Match Details:

Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I

Venue: Castle Avenue, Dublin

Date &Time: 27th August at 4:30 PM IST and 12:00 PM local time

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

Castle Avenue has hosted only T20I back in 2015, many ODI matches have been played here. The batters will get the majority advantage considering the short boundaries. Anything over 150 is a good score on this wicket.

Probable Playing XIs IRE vs ZIM:

Ireland

Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien / Curtis Campher, Andrew Balbirnie (c), George Dockrell, Shane Getkate, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(wk), Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Josh Little, Craig Young

Zimbabwe

Brendan Taylor, Wesley Madhevere, Regis Chakabva (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara / Richard Ngarava

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

Top Picks – Batsman

Harry Tector is a much-improved cricketer, had played the South African bowlers well in the ODIs though he was short of runs in the shortest format of the game. We can expect him to do well in this series.

Craig Ervine will lead Zimbabwe in this series. The 36-year-old southpaw has played 26 T20Is and has scored 536 runs at an average of 22.33 which comprises three fifty-plus scores.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

Simi Singh is a useful all-rounder who can float anywhere in the order and has the ability to slow down things with his off-breaks. He has scalped 25 wickets and 217 runs in his T20I career.

Sean Williams is likely to take a break from International cricket after Ireland and Scotland tours. The 34-year-old all-rounder has scored 945 runs and picked up 32 wickets in his 47 T20I matches.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Josh Little is an impressive young left-arm quick who had already made a good impression with the ball in his early career. He has 14 wickets to his name in the shortest format of the game at an economy of 8.96.

The typical Irish conditions will be ideal for Blessing Muzarabani. He had a good T20I series against Bangladesh where he picked up 4 wickets at an excellent economy of 5.66.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Regis Chakabva showed aggressive intent with the bat against Bangladesh and he was successful as well. In 3 matches he has scored 105 runs at an average of 35 with a strike rate of 198.11.

IRE vs ZIM Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Regis Chakabva, Brendan Taylor, Paul Stirling (c), Craig Ervine, Harry Tector, Sean Williams, George Dockrell, Wesley Madhevere (vc), Mark Adair, Josh Little, Blessing Muzarabani

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

Regis Chakabva (vc), Paul Stirling, Craig Ervine, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Sikandar Raza, Wesley Madhevere, Shane Getkate, Luke Jongwe, Mark Adair, Josh Little

IRE vs ZIM Risky Captaincy Choices:

George Dockrell has worked really well on his batting. He can hit the ball a fair distance and is even very effective with the ball as well. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Brendan Taylor last played a T20I in April against Pakistan. He averages 23.94 in the T20Is. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Lorcan Tucker only averages 10.37 with the bat in the T20Is, hence it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

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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.