IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 2nd ODI

Preview:

Ireland will take on Zimbabwe in the 2^nd ODI of the series on Friday. Ireland were in control of the first ODI for the most part. They lost their last 7 wickets for just 41 runs, which cost them the game. There were a lot of positives, as William Porterfield and Harry Tector chipped in with half-centuries.

Zimbabwe carried the momentum from the final T20I into the ODI series and convincingly beat Ireland in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the 3 matches series. Half-centuries from Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza, and later on, a fierce spell from Blessing Muzarabani gave the visitors a 38-run victory. The side looks more balanced compared to the T20 side and will be hopeful of sealing the series with prior one game left.

Match Details:

Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI

Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

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

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

It looks like a balanced deck with equal purchase for both batters and bowlers. There is more help for the spinners and it’s not easy to go after them. It’s a 250-260 kind of a track and anything more than that it’s a bonus.

Probable Playing XIs for IRE vs ZIM:

Ireland

William Porterfield, Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Simi Singh, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Craig Young

Zimbabwe

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

Top Picks for IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batsman

Paul Stirling is a must-buy for your fantasy teams. He is fearless against the new ball and likes to go after the bowlers in the powerplay. He had a decent first ODI, where he scored 32 runs from 47 deliveries.

Craig Ervine is extending his good run of form in the ODIs as well. He played a captain’s knock and helped his side to put up a respectable total on the board. He scored 64 runs from 96 deliveries.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

Simi Singh was exemplary with the ball in the first ODI, where he conceded just 22 runs in his full quota of 10 overs and picked up the important wicket of the well-set Brendan Taylor.

A lot of credit has to be given to Sean Williams for his valuable contributions with both bat and ball in the first ODI. He scored 33 runs and also scalped 2 wickets.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Andy McBrine was exceptional with his off-breaks in the first ODI. He read the pitch well and picked up a wicket at an economy of 2.6.

Blessing Muzarabani bowled one of the best spells of his career in the first ODI, where he did a lot of damage. He picked up 4 crucial wickets to help Zimbabwe seal the game.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Brendan Taylor would have been disappointed to miss out on the half-century in the first ODI by just one run. He batted at a brisk pace and scored 49 runs from 45 deliveries.

IRE vs ZIM Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Brendan Taylor (vc), Paul Stirling (c), William Porterfield, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, George Dockrell, Sikandar Raza, Simi Singh, Luke Jongwe, Andy McBrine, Blessing Muzarabani

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

Brendan Taylor, Paul Stirling, Craig Ervine, Andrew Balbirnie (vc), Harry Tector, Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Simi Singh, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Josh Little

IRE vs ZIM Risky Captaincy Choices:

William Porterfield was cruising well towards a century in the first ODI, but got out for 75 runs. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Sikandar Raza was the player of the match in the first ODI for his outstanding batting at the death. He remained unbeaten on 59* runs from 44 deliveries. It’s worth a risk to pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Lorcan Tucker averages 20 with the bat in his ODI career. 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.