Zimbabwe W vs Ireland W, 3rd T20I: Match Prediction - Who will win today’s match between ZIM-W vs IRE-W?

After winning the first two T20Is comprehensively, Ireland Women (IRE-W) will look to wrap up the five-match series when they lock horns with Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W) in the third game at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Tuesday, January 30.

Ireland batters have been in fine form, as they have not lost more than three wickets in the first two games in the series. The Zimbabwean batters, meanwhile, have not been upto the mark. So far, in the two matches, Irish batters have hit a total of 43 fours, while Zimbabweans have managed only 21. The bowling performances of the two teams have also been quite contrasting. While Ireland have picked up 13 wickets in two games, the home side has only managed six.

In the first game, Ireland scored 191/3 in their 20 overs, before restricting the home side to 134/5. The second encounter saw the tourists finishing on 172/3, while Zimbabwe only managed 130/8. Zimbabwe will have to lift themselves up and look to win the third T20I to stay afloat in the series.

ZIM-W vs IRE-W Match Details

Harare Stadium Pitch Report

The first two games saw the Irish batters play with relative ease, while the Zimbabwean batters struggled. However, there was nothing that would suggest that batting was difficult. Ireland would want to bat first like they have done in the first two games. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, should opt to bat first if they win the toss and change things up. Chasing hasn't worked for them as the batters have crumbled under scoreboard pressure.

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ZIM-W vs IRE-W Head-to-Head Record:

ZIM-W vs IRE-W Probable Playing XIs

Zimbabwe:

Mary-Anne Musonda (c), Kelis Ndlovu, Pellagia Mujaji, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Loreen Tshuma, Nyasha Gwanzura, Precious Marange, Christine Mutasa, Nomvelo Sibanda, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Kudzai Chigora

Ireland:

Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Laura Delany (c), Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Freya Sargent, Cara Murray

ZIM-W vs IRE-W Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Amy Hunter

Ireland’s wicketkeeper, Amy Hunter, has been in fine form as of late. She has amassed 445 runs in her last 11 matches and would want to extend her purple patch. She is yet to be dismissed in the series, having scored a 66-ball 101 in the first game before following it up with a 78-run knock off 58 balls in the second.

Probable Best Bowler: Alana Dalzell

The right-arm pacer has bowled very well for Ireland so far in the series. She finished with excellent figures of 2/20 from her four overs in the first game. In the second encounter, Dalzell bowled three overs inside the PowerPlay and conceded just 11 runs. She will hope to make early inroads in the Zimbabwean innings and get her team off to a fine start.

Today’s Match Prediction: Ireland Women to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.