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.

ByĀ Pratyusha Bhawar

Updated - 06 Feb 2025, 11:30 IST

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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

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Rain

19.4Ā°C

92% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

L
T
L
L
NR

Ireland

W
L
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

110 Runs

1Ā Match

2

Andy McBrine

IRE - bowl

106 Runs

1Ā Match

3

Nick Welch

ZIM - bat

95 Runs

1Ā Match

4

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

93 Runs

1Ā Match

5

91 Runs

1Ā Match

6

75 Runs

1Ā Match

1

Peter Moor

IRE - wk

87.18

1Ā Match

2

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

79.49

1Ā Match

3

73.98

1Ā Match

4

Paul Stirling

IRE - bat

65.96

1Ā Match

5

Andy McBrine

IRE - bowl

63.47

1Ā Match

62.34

1Ā Match

8 Wkts

1Ā Match

2

Matthew Humphreys

IRE - bowl

7 Wkts

1Ā Match

3

Barry McCarthy

IRE - bowl

6 Wkts

1Ā Match

4

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

6 Wkts

1Ā Match

5

Andy McBrine

IRE - bowl

4 Wkts

1Ā Match

6

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

3 Wkts

1Ā Match

1

Matthew Humphreys

IRE - bowl

2.20

1Ā Match

2.67

1Ā Match

3

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

2.78

1Ā Match

4

Andy McBrine

IRE - bowl

2.87

1Ā Match

5

Barry McCarthy

IRE - bowl

3.23

1Ā Match

6

Johnathan Campbell

ZIM - all

3.36

1Ā Match

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

Injury and availability news

No injuries have been reported so far and both sides sets to play with their full-strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

This venue is well known for producing high-encounters in Test cricket. The pitch is likely to favour batters here and then spinner will have a bigger say in the last couple of days. Rain might take part in this one-Test affair.

35%

Pace Bowling

65%

Spin Bowling

75%

Batting Pitch

400

Average Score

25%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7.5
C

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.

8.5
C

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.

8.5
C

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.

9

Brian Bennett ZIM | ALL

He is the main all-rounder from the Zimbabwe side who will be looking to contribute with both bat and the ball in this Test match. He can be your top-pick. The 21-year-old cricketer has made 110 runs and picked up 5 wickets in Boxing Day Test vs Afghan.

8

Curtis Campher IRE | ALL

The Ireland all-rounder has made 297 runs and picked up six wickets in the last six Test match. The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to continue his great form in this game.

8

Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | BOWL

The star cricketer will be leading the bowling attack in this Test match and will be looking to crush the visiting batting line up to win the Test match.

7.5

Paul Stirling IRE | BAT

He is one of the most experienced player from the Ireland camp having made 351 runs in the last seven matches. He will be the one to watch out for from the tourists camp in this Test game.

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8

Graham Hume

IRE | BOWL

8.5

Barry McCarthy

IRE | BOWL

Last Updated On - Feb 6 2025 11:30 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

IRE

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12.5/100

Head To Head
Lorcan Tucker

7.5

Peter Moor

6.5

Joylord Gumbie

8

Paul Stirling
C

7.5

Harry Tector

8.5

Andy Balbirnie
VC

8.5

Craig Ervine

7.5

Curtis Campher

8

Brian Bennett

9

Sean Williams

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

IRE

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12.5/100

Grand League
Lorcan Tucker

7.5

Peter Moor

6.5

Joylord Gumbie

8

Paul Stirling

7.5

Harry Tector

8.5

Andy Balbirnie

8.5

Craig Ervine
C

7.5

Curtis Campher

8

Brian Bennett
VC

9

Sean Williams

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

IRE

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11/100

Mega League
Peter Moor

6.5

Joylord Gumbie

8

Paul Stirling

7.5

Harry Tector

8.5

Andy Balbirnie
VC

8.5

Craig Ervine

7.5

Curtis Campher

8

Brian Bennett

9

Sean Williams

8.5

Craig Young

9

Blessing Muzarabani
C

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

IRE

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11/100

CricTracker Special
Peter Moor

6.5

Joylord Gumbie

8

Paul Stirling

7.5

Harry Tector

8.5

Andy Balbirnie
VC

8.5

Craig Ervine

7.5

Curtis Campher

8

Brian Bennett

9

Sean Williams

8.5

Craig Young

9

Blessing Muzarabani
C

8

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