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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Players Stats in current Series
Wesley Madhevere
ZIM - all
110 Runs
1Ā Match
Andy McBrine
IRE - bowl
106 Runs
1Ā Match
Nick Welch
ZIM - bat
95 Runs
1Ā Match
Mark Adair
IRE - bowl
93 Runs
1Ā Match
Lorcan Tucker
IRE - wk
91 Runs
1Ā Match
Andy Balbirnie
IRE - bat
75 Runs
1Ā Match
Peter Moor
IRE - wk
87.18
1Ā Match
Mark Adair
IRE - bowl
79.49
1Ā Match
Lorcan Tucker
IRE - wk
73.98
1Ā Match
Paul Stirling
IRE - bat
65.96
1Ā Match
Andy McBrine
IRE - bowl
63.47
1Ā Match
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM - bowl
62.34
1Ā Match
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM - bowl
8 Wkts
1Ā Match
Matthew Humphreys
IRE - bowl
7 Wkts
1Ā Match
Barry McCarthy
IRE - bowl
6 Wkts
1Ā Match
Richard Ngarava
ZIM - bowl
6 Wkts
1Ā Match
Andy McBrine
IRE - bowl
4 Wkts
1Ā Match
Mark Adair
IRE - bowl
3 Wkts
1Ā Match
Matthew Humphreys
IRE - bowl
2.20
1Ā Match
Wesley Madhevere
ZIM - all
2.67
1Ā Match
Mark Adair
IRE - bowl
2.78
1Ā Match
Andy McBrine
IRE - bowl
2.87
1Ā Match
Barry McCarthy
IRE - bowl
3.23
1Ā Match
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
Pitch Report
35%
Pace Bowling
65%
Spin Bowling
75%
Batting Pitch
400
Average Score
25%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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