ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: 2nd ODI Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Zimbabwe vs Ireland Dream11 Team
Published on: Dec 15, 2023 8:54 am IST|Updated on: Dec 15, 2023 12:11 pm IST
Zimbabwe will lock horns with Ireland at the Harare Sports Club in Harare for the 2nd ODI of the three-match series on Friday at 12:45 PM IST.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland – 2nd ODI
15th December, 12:45 PM IST
Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZIM vs IRE 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction
After the first ODI was washed out because of rain, the two teams will go at it once again. Zimbabwe did miss the seniors in 25.3 overs of action as they were reduced to 121/6 by Ireland. It will be another opportunity for the youngsters to shine, while the visitors will be itching to take an unassailable lead in the series by winning this fixture.
Form Guide
Zimbabwe – NR L W W W
Ireland – NR NR L W W
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
It is a sporting surface where one could expect a good fight between the bat and the ball. While the batters could score runs here after spending some time in the middle, the pacers will get seam movement with the new ball.
Last result at the venue
Zimbabwe (121/6 in 25.3 overs) could not get a result against Ireland due to rain – 13 December 2023
ZIM Playing 11
- Joylord Gumbie
- Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
- Innocent Kaia
- Sikandar Raza (C)
- Ryan Burl
- Clive Madande (WK)
- Luke Jongwe
- Brandon Mavuta
- Richard Ngarava
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Tanaka Chivanga
Zimbabwe Team News
- Any updates will be added.
- No changes are expected in their playing XI.
ZIM Key Players
Sikandar Raza Stats
Sikandar Raza Last 5 ODI innings | Performances against Ireland in ODIs | ODI Batting and Bowling Average in Zimbabwe | ODI Performances at the Harare Sports Club | Captain or Vice-captain choice |
15, 34, 31, 42, 48 and DNB, 0/34, 0/27, 1/57, 2/15 |
420 runs and 7 wickets in 15 matches | 41.80 and 33.68 | 15, 48, 68, 102* and DNB, 0/34, 0/27, 1/57 |
✅ |
Innocent Kaia Stats
Innocent Kaia Last 5 ODI innings | Runs against Ireland in ODIs | ODI Batting Average in Zimbabwe | ODI Scores at the Harare Sports Club | Captain or Vice-captain choice |
5, 12, 32, 12, 24* | 99 runs in 4 matches | 28.40 | 5, 32, 12, 24* | ❌ |
IRE Playing 11
- Paul Stirling (C)
- Andrew Balbirnie
- Curtis Campher
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (WK)
- George Dockrell
- Andy McBrine
- Mark Adair
- Graham Hume
- Craig Young
- Joshua Little
Ireland Team News
- Any update will be added.
- Ireland are also expected to field an unchanged playing XI.
IRE Key Players
Andrew Balbirine Stats
Andrew Balbirnie Last 5 ODI innings | Runs against Zimbabwe in ODIs | ODI Batting Average in Zimbabwe | ODI Performances at the Harare Sports Club | Captain or Vice-captain choice |
DNB, 14, 1, 45*, 66 | 462 runs in 13 matches | 31.00 | 1, 45*, 121* | ❌ |
Paul Stirling Stats
Paul Stirling Last 5 ODI innings | Runs against Zimbabwe in ODIs | ODI Batting Average in Zimbabwe | ODI Performances at the Harare Sports Club | Captain or Vice-captain choice |
DNB, 25, 15, 58, 162 | 586 runs in 18 matches | 40.85 | 15, 58, DNB | ✅ |
Who will win 2nd ODI between Zimbabwe and Ireland?
- Zimbabwe have won two and lost two of the last five matches.
- Ireland have won and lost one out of the last four matches.
- Ireland have won two and Zimbabwe have won one out of the last five meetings between the two sides.
- The absence of the seniors did hurt Zimbabwe as rain saved them in the first game. Ireland are currently dominating Zimbabwe and they are expected to continue to do so.
As per our prediction, Ireland are the favourites to win this contest.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-keepers: C Madande
Batsmen: P Stirling, A Balbirnie, H Tector, T Kamunhukamwe
All-rounder: S Raza, B Mavuta
Bowlers: J Little, R Ngarava, C Young, G Hume
Who are Best Captain Options for ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team
For Small League, Head to Head contest: Sikandar Raza and Paul Stirling are the safest captaincy options in the SLs in this game.
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Graham Hume and Richard Ngarava could be the great captaincy options in the GLs.
What are ZIM vs IRE Fantasy Tips?
- Zimbabwe have an inexperienced batting unit and they could collapse. Hence, make a GL team with Ireland’s pacers as the captain and vice-captain.
- Zimbabwe bowling could trouble Ireland if they bowl first, hence, you could make one of their pacers your vice-captain at least, if Zimbabwe bowl first.