ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025, 1st ODI

Ireland are coming off a 2-1 defeat against South Africa in the three-match ODI series. However, they won their previous ODI match by 69 runs against South Africa.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 14 Feb 2025, 12:17 IST

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Preview

Zimbabwe (ZIM) and Ireland (IRE) will play each other in the first ODI of the three-match series. The game will be will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on February 14, at 1:00 PM (IST). It will be a crucial game for both teams to start with a win in the series.

Zimbabwe have been through a miserable run of form in their last five ODIs, facing four defeats, alongside a no-result game. They are coming off an 8-wicket defeat against Afghanistan last year in December. They will aim to win this game and end their losing streak in the ODIs.

On the other hand, Ireland are coming off a 2-1 defeat against South Africa in the three-match ODI series. However, they won their previous ODI match by 69 runs against South Africa. Paul Stirling’s men have won only one game while losing three, alongside an ‘abandoned’ game in their last five games.

Match Information

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st ODI

Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 14 Feb 2025, Fri, 1:00 PM IST ,Harare Sports Club

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Weather Report

Harare Sports Club

Clouds

18.7°C

93% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

L
L
T
L
L

Ireland

W
W
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Wesley Madhevere

ZIM - all

110 Runs

1 Match

2

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

247 Runs

3 Matches

3

Andy McBrine

IRE - bowl

106 Runs

1 Match

4

Ben Curran

ZIM - bat

164 Runs

3 Matches

5

Nick Welch

ZIM - bat

95 Runs

1 Match

6

Craig Ervine

ZIM - bat

139 Runs

3 Matches

1

Graham Hume

IRE - bowl

175.00

3 Matches

2

Peter Moor

IRE - wk

87.18

1 Match

3

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

112.00

3 Matches

4

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

79.49

1 Match

5

Andy McBrine

IRE - bowl

111.43

3 Matches

6

Lorcan Tucker

IRE - wk

73.98

1 Match

1

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

8 Wkts

1 Match

2

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

6 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Matthew Humphreys

IRE - bowl

7 Wkts

1 Match

4

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

6 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Barry McCarthy

IRE - bowl

6 Wkts

1 Match

6

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

6 Wkts

3 Matches

1

Curtis Campher

IRE - all

3.67

3 Matches

2

Matthew Humphreys

IRE - bowl

2.20

1 Match

3

Wellington Masakadza

ZIM - bowl

4.60

3 Matches

4

Wesley Madhevere

ZIM - all

2.67

1 Match

5

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

4.78

3 Matches

6

Mark Adair

IRE - bowl

2.78

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

CR Ervine (C), BJ Curran, Brian Bennett, R Ngarava, N Nyamhuri, B Muzarabani, T Marumani (wk), W Madhevere, RP Burl, WP Masakadza, Sikandar Raza

Bench : NP Mayavo, J Gumbie, Johnathan Campbell, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Vincent Masekesa, NR Welch, SC Williams, Trevor Gwandu, VM Nyauchi, Tashinga Musekiwa, D Myers, Tinotenda Maphosa, T Munyonga

Ireland

L Tucker (wk), PR Stirling (C), MR Adair, H Tector, GI Hume, BJ McCarthy, A Balbirnie, AR McBrine, CA Young, J Little, GH Dockrell

Bench : Curtis Campher, Matthew Humphreys, M Topping, Gavin Hoey, PJ Moor, N Rock, GR Adair, Gareth Delany, B White

Injury and availability news

Will be added when there is an update.

Pitch Report

The surface at the Harare Sports Club is known for its bowling-friendly nature, especially for pacers in the second half of the game. The average score here has been 167 runs while the average first-innings score is 202 runs. So, the toss-winning skipper will aim to bat first and defend the target under the bowling-friendly conditions.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

75%

Batting Pitch

167

Average Score

25%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Harry Tector IRE | BAT

Ireland’s Harry Tector has scored 326 runs in the last 10 ODIs, with a decent batting average of 40.75. He is one of the ‘top performers with the bat’ for Ireland in the last 10 ODI games.

8.5
C

Richard Ngarava ZIM | BOWL

Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava has scalped 12 wickets in eight matches, with a brilliant economy rate of 4.79. He is currently the leading wicket-taker for his side in the last couple of ODI games.

9
C

Sikandar Raza ZIM | ALL

Star Zimbabwe all-rounder Zimbabwe has been in a decent run of form, both with the bat and the ball in limited-overs cricket. He can also be selected as one of the ‘captaincy picks’ in this game’s dream11 team.

8

Graham Hume IRE | BOWL

Ireland’s Graham Hume has scalped 11 wickets in 8 matches, with an amazing economy rate of 4.71. He might trouble the batters with his pace while bowling with the new ball during the powerplay overs.

9

Craig Young IRE | BOWL

The senior Ireland pacer Craig Young has been in sensational bowling form in the last 9 ODIs, scalping 16 wickets with a good economy rate of 5.47.

7.5

Craig Ervine ZIM | BAT

Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine has been in brilliant batting form in limited-overs cricket, especially the 50-over format. He scored a crucial half-century in his last List-A appearance. So, he can also be included in the list of ‘top picks’ in this game’s fantasy team.

7.5

Craig Ervine
ZIM | BAT

7.5

Paul Stirling
IRE | BAT

7.5

Mark Adair
IRE | BOWL

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8.5

Sean Williams

ZIM | ALL

Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams has scored only 154 runs in the last six ODIs, with a dismal batting average of 40.75. He has not been in an impressive batting form.

8

Curtis Campher

IRE | ALL

Ireland’s Curtis Campher has scored only 238 runs in 10 games, with a ‘not so impressive’ batting average of 29.75.

Last Updated On - Feb 14 2025 12:17 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

IRE

Credits Left
10/100

Head To Head
Lorcan Tucker

7.5

Nyasha Mayavo

8.5

Paul Stirling

7.5

Harry Tector
C

8.5

Craig Ervine

7.5

Trevor Gwandu

8.5

Sikandar Raza

9

Mark Adair

7.5

Graham Hume
VC

8

Craig Young

9

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

6 : 5

IRE

Credits Left
8.5/100

Grand League
Lorcan Tucker

7.5

Nyasha Mayavo

8.5

Harry Tector

8.5

Andy Balbirnie

8.5

Craig Ervine

7.5

Trevor Gwandu

8.5

Sikandar Raza

9

Ryan Burl

8

Graham Hume

8

Craig Young
VC

9

Richard Ngarava
C

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

4 : 7

IRE

Credits Left
12/100

Mega League
Lorcan Tucker

7.5

Joylord Gumbie

8

Paul Stirling

7.5

Harry Tector

8.5

Craig Ervine
VC

7.5

Trevor Gwandu

8.5

Sikandar Raza
C

9

George Dockrell

7

Mark Adair

7.5

Graham Hume

8

Craig Young

9

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Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

4 : 7

IRE

Credits Left
12/100

CricTracker Special
Lorcan Tucker

7.5

Joylord Gumbie

8

Paul Stirling

7.5

Harry Tector

8.5

Craig Ervine
VC

7.5

Trevor Gwandu

8.5

Sikandar Raza
C

9

George Dockrell

7

Mark Adair

7.5

Graham Hume

8

Craig Young

9

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