The first T20I of the ongoing Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025 will be played on February 22 in Harare. This is a three-match series which will conclude the all-format tour. The European side won the one-off Test while the Chevrons won the ODI series 2-1. The home side, Zimbabwe, will be looking to fine tune their preparations ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa region qualifiers.
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On the other hand, the Green Brigade has already qualified due to their ICC T20I rankings. They had missed out on the Super Eights in the 2024 T20 WC which was the pathway to direct qualification for the 2026 edition. Meanwhile, the visitors are looking forward to fine tuning their preparation for the showpiece event that is only 12 months away.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland: Match Details
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Ireland 1st T20I |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Timings | 5:00 PM IST |
| Date | February 22 |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland: Head to Head
| Matches | Zimbabwe Wins | Ireland Wins | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland: Probable Playing XI
| Zimbabwe | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Ben Curran | Paul Stirling (C) |
| T Marumani (WK) | Andrew Balbirnie |
| Ryan Burl | Harry Tector |
| Johnathan Campbell | Lorcan Tucker (WK) |
| Sikandar Raza © | Curtis Campher |
| Wessly Madhevere | George Dockrell |
| Brian Bennett | Andy McBrine, |
| Dion Myers | Graham Hume |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Joshua Little |
| Richard Ngarava | Matthew Humphreys |
| Trevor Gwandu | Andrew McBrine |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland: Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM IST | Batting friendly | 60-65% Humid. Highest Temp – 27 Degrees | 5% |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland: Who will win the toss?
Both teams will look to bowl first as there is a prediction of rain during the game.
Scenario 1: Ireland wins the toss and bowl first
| Zimbabwe Total 1st innings | Ireland Total 2nd innings |
| 150-160 | 165 |
Scenario 2: Zimbabwe win the toss and elect to bowl first
| Ireland Total 1st innings | Zimbabwe Total 2nd innings |
| 170-180 | 185 |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland: Match Prediction
Given the Head to Head record of both teams, both teams have given a tough time to each other. Zimbabwe has a home advantage which makes them favorites to win this match.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
Zimbabwe is the favorite to win this match.
What will be the weather prediction?
Light showers are predicted during the day.
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