Ireland name squads as Zimbabwe announce fixtures for all-format tour

Ireland have named squads for their all-format tour to Zimbabwe in January-February 2025, while Zimbabwe Cricket has released the tour schedule.

Morgan Topping, 25, has earned a debut call-up to the Test and ODI squads. The right-handed top-order batter, a prolific run-scorer at club level, has established himself in the top order of the Northern Knights in recent seasons.

Gavin Hoey, after making his international debut in October, retains his place in the ODI squad and is in line for a Test debut – Topping and Hoey are the only non-capped players in the Test squad.

Andrew White, National Men’s Selector, said: "After a break since the series against South Africa in Abu Dhabi, it will be great to see us get back into action in a few weeks’ time. Since 2007, there have been some wonderful contests against Zimbabwe and this should be no different - and it’s exciting to have all three formats on this tour.

"Morgan Topping gains his first international call-up at senior level having recovered from injury which prevented him making his debut against South Africa last year. He has demonstrated key attributes needed to perform at international level over recent Wolves and Academy fixtures, and we wish him well.

"It’s going to be exciting to see our two young spinners and the likes of Ross Adair again in action alongside the experienced players, and we do, of course, have the return of Josh Little, who had a big impact the last time we were in Zimbabwe.

"We also have Gareth Delany and Barry McCarthy returning from injury, while Craig Young misses out in the T20 format on this occasion.

"It promises to be a very busy cycle ahead – from 2026 to 2028 we will see three white-ball World Cups; however, we have 2025 free from ICC events to build towards this key period."

Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2025 Head-to-Head

Test: The two sides met for the first time in Test cricket in July 2024, with Ireland winning by four wickets.

ODIs: The two sides have played 22 times (Ireland won 10, Zimbabwe won 8, tied 1, no result 3).

T20Is: The two sides have played 15 times (Ireland won 8, Zimbabwe won 7).

Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2025 Squads

Test Squad

Andrew Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, PJ Moor, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Morgan Topping, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.

ODI Squad

Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Morgan Topping, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.

T20I Squad

Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2025 Fixtures

6-10 February: Test Match, Bulawayo, 10am

14 February: 1st ODI, Harare, 9.30am

16 February: 2nd ODI, Harare, 9.30am

18 February: 3rd ODI, Harare, 9.30am

22 February: 1st T20I, Harare, 1.30pm

23 February: 2nd T20I, Harare, 1.30pm

25 February: 3rd T20I, Harare, 6.30pm