IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Only Test

The upcoming Test match between Ireland and Zimbabwe is poised to be an exciting contest. Ireland’s home advantage and recent form make them favorites, but Zimbabwe has the potential to surprise.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 25 Jul 2024, 12:41 IST

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Preview

Ireland and Zimbabwe are set to take on each other in the Only Test in Zimbabwe’s tour of Ireland. The game will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont in Belfast from July 25. Notably, it will be the first-ever Test between Ireland and Zimbabwe in the Test history of both countries. Speaking of Ireland’s recent form, they have won only one Test in the last five Tests they have played while losing four matches.

They registered a 6-wicket win in the previous Test against Afghanistan. Before that, they lost two Tests against Sri Lanka, alongside one defeat each against Bangladesh and England. 

On the other hand, Zimbabwe are enduring a dismal run of form in the last five Tests they have played. They lost four games out of the last five they played, including a ‘drawn Test’. They lost the last Test meet against West Indies by a narrow margin of 4 runs.

Match Information

Ireland vs Zimbabwe, Only Test

Zimbabwe tour of Ireland, 25 Jul 2024, Thur, 3:30 PM IST ,Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

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Weather Report

Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

Clouds

15.9°C

75% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Ireland

L
NR
L
L
L

Zimbabwe

L
L
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

86 Runs

1 Match

2

Andy McBrine

IRE - bowl

83 Runs

1 Match

3

Peter Moor

IRE - wk

79 Runs

1 Match

4

Sean Williams

ZIM - all

75 Runs

1 Match

5

Joylord Gumbie

ZIM - wk

73 Runs

1 Match

6

Dion Myers

ZIM - bat

67 Runs

1 Match

1

Matthew Humphreys

IRE - bowl

87.10

1 Match

2

86.15

1 Match

3

Craig Young

IRE - bowl

75.00

1 Match

4

Peter Moor

IRE - wk

73.15

1 Match

5

Sean Williams

ZIM - all

70.75

1 Match

6

Andy McBrine

IRE - bowl

65.35

1 Match

1

Andy McBrine

IRE - bowl

7 Wkts

1 Match

5 Wkts

1 Match

3

Barry McCarthy

IRE - bowl

4 Wkts

1 Match

4

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

4 Wkts

1 Match

5

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

4 Wkts

1 Match

6

Craig Young

IRE - bowl

3 Wkts

1 Match

1

Andy McBrine

IRE - bowl

2.08

1 Match

2

Barry McCarthy

IRE - bowl

2.38

1 Match

3

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

2.76

1 Match

4

Tendai Chatara

ZIM - bowl

3.02

1 Match

5

Sean Williams

ZIM - all

3.15

1 Match

6

Craig Young

IRE - bowl

3.21

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Ireland

L Tucker (wk), H Tector, A Balbirnie (C), JA McCollum, PR Stirling, Curtis Campher, MR Adair, Matthew Humphreys, Gavin Hoey, BJ McCarthy, CA Young

Bench : PJ Moor, AR McBrine, GI Hume

Zimbabwe

J Gumbie, Clive Madande (wk), CR Ervine (C), Johnathan Campbell, SC Williams, Brian Bennett, TL Chatara, B Muzarabani, WP Masakadza, VM Nyauchi, R Ngarava

Bench : D Myers, PS Masvaure, R Kaia, Tanaka Chivanga

Injury and availability news

No injuries have been reported so far.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont, Belfast, is well-balanced. Historically, the pacers have been very successful at this venue. The pitch offers early assistance to the pace bowlers, and there's also some extra bounce available. Regardless, batting should be a nice experience, at least in the first inning. The pitch deteriorates a little as the game goes on; spinners come into play in the later phase of the match.

75%

Pace Bowling

25%

Spin Bowling

50%

Batting Pitch

272

Average Score

50%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Andy Balbirnie IRE | BAT

Andy Balbirnie is Ireland’s linchpin in the middle order. His ability to anchor the innings will be critical, especially against Zimbabwe bowlers.

8
C

Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | BOWL

Muzarabani’s height and pace pose a significant threat, and his knack for picking crucial wickets can disrupt Ireland’s batting plans.

8.5

Harry Tector IRE | BAT

Harry Tector is a promising young talent for Ireland, known for his solid technique and ability to build innings. As a middle-order batsman, Tector’s role is to stabilize the innings and provide the necessary impetus during the middle overs.

7.5

Paul Stirling IRE | BAT

His performance can significantly impact Ireland’s ability to post or chase down competitive totals.

9

Matthew Humphreys IRE | BOWL

Matthew Humphreys is an emerging bowler who has shown potential in limited opportunities. His ability to bowl tight spells and pick up crucial wickets can make a significant difference, especially in the longer format.

8.5

Richard Ngarava ZIM | BOWL

Richard Ngarava is a young and promising fast bowler for Zimbabwe. His ability to swing the ball and bowl at a consistent pace makes him a potential game-changer.

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9.5

James McCollum

IRE | BAT

8

Curtis Campher

IRE | ALL

Last Updated On - Jul 25 2024 12:41 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

IRE

6 : 5

ZIM

Credits Left
8.5/100

Head To Head
Lorcan Tucker

7.5

Clive Madande

8

Harry Tector
C

8.5

James McCollum

9.5

Craig Ervine

7.5

Sean Williams

8.5

Mark Adair

7.5

Matthew Humphreys
VC

9

Craig Young

9

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

IRE

6 : 5

ZIM

Credits Left
8.5/100

Mega League
Lorcan Tucker

7.5

Clive Madande

8

Harry Tector

8.5

James McCollum

9.5

Craig Ervine

7.5

Sean Williams

8.5

Mark Adair

7.5

Matthew Humphreys

9

Craig Young

9

Blessing Muzarabani
C

8

Richard Ngarava
VC

8.5

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