ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I

Zimbabwe have won four out of the last five matches.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 07 Dec 2023, 17:12 IST

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Preview

Zimbabwe will be up against Ireland in the 1st T20I of the Ireland tour of Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on December 7. Zimbabwe has been in good form recently in this format, with four wins from five matches in the last five games, while Ireland needs to pull up their socks with three back-to-back losses in the last three games.

Zimbabwe had squared off against Kenya in their last game where Kenya won the toss and elected to field. Zimbabwe batters were on song that day as the opening stand lasted for 88 runs. It was followed by brilliant back-to-back partnerships as well, with Sikander and Sean smashing half-centuries. A brilliant display of batting skills led them to post a mammoth total of 217 runs. Chasing such a huge total, Kenya got nervous and lost early wickets. They stabilised for a bit and then again kept losing wickets. They lost the game by a huge margin of 110 runs.

Ireland had played against India in their last encounter where Ireland won the toss and elected to field. India started decently but had lost two wickets in powerplay. Ruturaj and Sanju stitched together a fantastic partnership worth 71 runs, which put India in the driver’s seat. They also got the finish they were looking for and finished with 185 runs in the bank. Ireland had a poor start, losing early wickets and scoring at a very slow pace. Andy Balbirnie played a good knock but did not receive much support, so they lost the game by 33 runs.

Match Information

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st T20I

Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 7 Dec 2023, Thur, 10:00 PM IST ,Harare Sports Club

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Weather Report

Harare Sports Club

Clear

24.8°C

59% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

W
W
W
L
W

Ireland

NR
L
NR
NR
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Harry Tector

IRE - bat

126 Runs

3 Matches

2

Clive Madande

ZIM - wk

91 Runs

3 Matches

3

Ryan Burl

ZIM - all

86 Runs

3 Matches

4

69 Runs

3 Matches

5

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

65 Runs

1 Match

6

53 Runs

3 Matches

1

Gareth Delany

IRE - bat

225.00

3 Matches

200.00

3 Matches

3

Sean Williams

ZIM - all

161.54

2 Matches

4

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

154.76

1 Match

5

138.00

3 Matches

6

Tinashe Kamunhukamwe

ZIM - bat

137.93

2 Matches

1

Craig Young

IRE - bowl

5 Wkts

3 Matches

2

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

5 Wkts

3 Matches

4 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Joshua Little

IRE - bowl

4 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

4 Wkts

3 Matches

6

Gareth Delany

IRE - bat

3 Wkts

3 Matches

1

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

4.00

3 Matches

5.67

3 Matches

3

Brandon Mavuta

ZIM - bowl

5.67

1 Match

4

Joshua Little

IRE - bowl

5.92

3 Matches

5

Sean Williams

ZIM - all

6.50

2 Matches

6

Gareth Delany

IRE - bat

6.57

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

Sikandar Raza (C), T Marumani, SC Williams, I Kaia, LM Jongwe, RP Burl, R Ngarava, Clive Madande (wk), W Madhevere, CT Mumba, B Muzarabani

Bench : CR Ervine, NR Welch, T Munyonga, Brian Bennett, Trevor Gwandu, B Mavuta, TL Chatara, WP Masakadza, J Gumbie, CB Wishart, Andrew Flower, GW Flower, TJ Friend, MA Vermeulen, DA Marillier, Guy James Whittall, Brian Andrew Murphy, V Dukoski, DT Hondo, B Evans, Henry Khaaba Olonga

Ireland

A Balbirnie, PR Stirling (C), L Tucker (wk), H Tector, Curtis Campher, GH Dockrell, MR Adair, CA Young, BJ McCarthy, GR Adair, J Little

Bench : N Rock, Gareth Delany, GI Hume, TF van Woerkom, AR McBrine

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

Harare Sports Club offers a pitch that is more suitable to batters in nature. Spinners might get good purchase off the track with turn and bounce on offer. Batters are going to enjoy batting here with shorter boundaries in the ground. Teams prefer to bat here after winning the toss, with the average first innings score being 174.

30%

Pace Bowling

70%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

174

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Sikandar Raza ZIM | ALL

Raza has been the biggest match-winner from both these sides and should definitely lead your side. He has amassed 1709 runs and 52 wickets in 77 games.

9
C

Paul Stirling IRE | BAT

Paul has a good amount of experience to his name in international cricket. He has played 131 T20I games where he has amassed 3408 runs and 20 wickets in his career.

9
C

Sean Williams ZIM | ALL

Williams could be another fine pick to lead your fantasy side. He has scored 1640 runs and scalped 46 wickets in 74 T20I games so far.

8.5

Andy Balbirnie IRE | BAT

Andy is a dependable batter for his side who has regularly been scoring runs. He has raked up 2041 runs at a strike rate of 125.29 in 95 T20Is.

7.5

Curtis Campher IRE | ALL

Curtis is a match-winner with the bat as well as the ball, being a must-have pick for your team. He has scored 657 runs and took away 25 wickets in 41 matches.

8

Joshua Little IRE | BOWL

Little has been the go-to bowler for the Irish side whenever they need wickets. He has picked up 68 wickets with an economy of 7.65 in 60 matches.

8.5

Richard Ngarava ZIM | BOWL

Richard has picked up 52 wickets with an economy of 7.11 bowling in 43 T20I matches in his career so far. He can be a budget pick for your fantasy side.

9

Ryan Burl ZIM | ALL

Burl has scored 1052 runs at a strike rate of 117.93 and scalped 49 wickets in 69 T20I matches so far. He can be a handy pick for your fantasy team.

7.5

Mark Adair IRE | BOWL

Adair should find a place in your fantasy side owing to his capabilities from both ends. He has 98 wickets and 541 runs to his name in 71 T20Is.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Tadiwanashe Marumani

ZIM | BAT

Marumani has not been in good form for a while now and can be left out from your fantasy side.

9

Brian Bennett

ZIM | ALL

Brian does not have too great of a record to his name and there are better options available to be picked in your team.

Last Updated On - Dec 7 2023 5:12 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

6 : 5

IRE

Credits Left
8/100

Head To Head
Clive Madande

8

Craig Ervine

8.5

Sean Williams

9

Andy Balbirnie

8.5

Paul Stirling
VC

9

Sikandar Raza
C

8.5

Ryan Burl

9

Curtis Campher

7.5

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Mark Adair

7.5

Joshua Little

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

IRE

Credits Left
8.5/100

Grand League
Lorcan Tucker

7.5

Craig Ervine

8.5

Sean Williams

9

Andy Balbirnie

8.5

Paul Stirling
C

9

Sikandar Raza
VC

8.5

Ryan Burl

9

Curtis Campher

7.5

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Mark Adair

7.5

Joshua Little

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

IRE

Credits Left
8.5/100

Mega League
Clive Madande

8

Sean Williams
VC

9

Andy Balbirnie
C

8.5

Harry Tector

8

Paul Stirling

9

Sikandar Raza

8.5

Ryan Burl

9

Curtis Campher

7.5

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Mark Adair

7.5

Joshua Little

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

IRE

Credits Left
8.5/100

CricTracker Special
Clive Madande

8

Sean Williams
VC

9

Andy Balbirnie
C

8.5

Harry Tector

8

Paul Stirling

9

Sikandar Raza

8.5

Ryan Burl

9

Curtis Campher

7.5

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Mark Adair

7.5

Joshua Little

8

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