ZIM-W vs IRE-W, 1st ODI: Match Prediction - Who will win today’s match between ZIM-W vs IRE-W?

Zimbabwe Women will lock horns with Ireland Women in the first ODI on Thursday, January 18 at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.

Published - 18 Jan 2024, 12:30 IST | Updated - 18 Jan 2024, 12:30 IST

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Ireland (IRE-W) have made the trip to Zimbabwe (ZIM-W) to play three ODIs and five T20Is. The first ODI is scheduled to be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Thursday, January 18.

Zimbabwean players will be raring to go after they won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier 2023 last month. They defeated Namibia in the semifinals before getting past hosts Uganda in the summit clash.

Ireland, on the other hand, played their last series against Scotland in October. They won the ODI series 2-1 after losing the first match. The two-match T20I series ended 1-1. In July 2023, Australia visited Ireland to play three ODIs against the European nation. The series turned out to be a one-sided affair as was anticipated, but the Irish players got an opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the finest players in women's cricket. They would love to use that experience and get the better of a buoyant Zimbabwean side.

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ZIM-W vs IRE-W Match Details

Particulars	Details
Match	Ireland Women Tour of Zimbabwe 2024
Venue	Harare Sports Club, Harare
Date & Time	Thursday, January 18, 12:45 PM
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details	Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel.

Harare Sports Club Pitch Report and Conditions

Harare Sports Club generally produces balanced wickets. The pitches are good enough to keep the bowlers interested. Also, the batters can score runs if they are willing to spend some time at the crease. In the four women's ODIs that have been played at the venue, the average first-innings score is 257. Teams batting first have won two games, and so have the chasing teams.

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

Matches Played	04
Zimbabwe won	01
Ireland won	03
NR	00

ZIM-W vs IRE-W Probable Playing XIs

Zimbabwe:

Mary-Anne Musonda (C), Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Ashley Ndiraya, Kelis Ndhlovu, Chiedza Dhururu (WK), Nyasha Gwanzura, Loreen Tshuma, Nomvelo Sibanda, Precious Marange, Beloved Biza, Francisca Chipare

Ireland:

Leah Paul, Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter (WK), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany (C), Rebecca Stokell, Ava Canning, Arlene Kelly, Georgina Dempsey, Cara Murray, Alana Dalzell

Probable Best Performers from Zim-W vs IRE-W

Probable Best Batter: Amy Hunter

The talented teenager will have fond memories of playing at the Harare Sports Club. The last time Ireland toured Zimbabwe in 2021, she became the youngest cricketer, male or female, to score a century in a One Day International. Hunter has shown commendable consistency in recent times and will look to continue the good work.

Probable Best Bowler: Precious Marange

The 41-year-old right-arm pacer was in scintillating form in the qualifiers. She finished as the leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets from five matches, at a mind-boggling average of 3.92. In the finals, she picked up a five-for. Marange's spell with the new ball is going to be very crucial as she has the ability to give her side some early inroads.