ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, Only Test, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report
The one-off Test match seems to be an exceptional opportunity for teams like Ireland and Zimbabwe to showcase their skills.
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The African nation Zimbabwe (ZIM) is all set to host the European nation Ireland (IRE) for the one-off Test match, on Thursday, February 6, at the Queens Sports Club, in Bulawayo. This Test match will be the first-ever Test game for the Irish side since they hosted the Chevrons for a historic one-off Test in Belfast, last year.
Ireland will be taking confidence from that win and will be hoping to register another Test win over the African side. On the other hand, hosts will be looking to take revenge for their previous loss. There is just a single game in the forthcoming Test series with only one chance to grab the win. There are no rematches or second chances here. One-off test matches seem to be the games that are just stand-alone and aren't part of a much wider series.
Unlike a Test series, where the teams have many chances to defeat each other, a one-off affair match gets decided from the first ball of the game. Surprisingly, the one-and-done matches are extremely nerve-wracking for specific reasons. Hence, the importance of per session or innings gameplay becomes way more significant. However, the side gets to instantly create a legacy, which is what makes them so unique.
The one-off Test match seems to be an exceptional opportunity for teams like Ireland and Zimbabwe to showcase their skills, as they aren't given many chances compared to some of the top international teams. So for these teams, each run, each ball, every wicket, and every session matters. The exhilarating aspect of such affairs is that there is no space for complacency.
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Match Information
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, Only Test
Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 6 Feb 2025, Thur, 1:30 PM IST, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
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Weather Report
Rain
21.3°C
82% (Humidity)
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe
J Gumbie (wk), CR Ervine (C), BJ Curran, Brian Bennett, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Vincent Masekesa, NR Welch, SC Williams, R Ngarava, N Nyamhuri, B Muzarabani
Bench : NP Mayavo, Johnathan Campbell, Trevor Gwandu, VM Nyauchi
Ireland
L Tucker (wk), PR Stirling, CA Young, H Tector, MR Adair, Curtis Campher, Matthew Humphreys, BJ McCarthy, A Balbirnie (C), AR McBrine, PJ Moor
Bench : GI Hume, M Topping, Gavin Hoey
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Pitch Report
35%
Pace Bowling
65%
Spin Bowling
75%
Batting Pitch
400
Average Score
25%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
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Craig Ervine ZIM | BAT
The Zimbabwe skipper led his side from the front in their recently concluded Test series against Afghanistan. The star batter will be looking to continue his great form heading to this Test match.
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Sean Williams ZIM | ALL
The Zimbabwe star cricketer has impressive Test series against Afghanistan. He has made 154 and 35* in the first Test match. One can look to have him in your Dream 11 team considering his great form.
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Andy Balbirnie IRE | BAT
The Ireland skipper has made 401 runs in the last nine Test matches and amassed four half centuries. The star batter might open the innings in this Test match and will be looking to pose big threat to hosts this time.
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Graham Hume
IRE | BOWL
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Barry McCarthy
IRE | BOWL
Last Updated On - Feb 6 2025 11:30 AM
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