Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 2019: 3rd ODI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Ireland completed an ODI series win against Zimbabwe as they took a 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series at home. After winning the first game by four wickets, the Irish team sneaked in with a 5-run win in Belfast to go 2-0 up. Openers Paul Stirling (52) and James McCollum (73) added 111 for the first wicket in 24 overs. Solomon Mire’s 4-wicket haul saw the home side lose movement as they kept losing wickets.

Keeper-batsman Lorcan Tucker scored a 51-ball 56 to push their total to 242/9. Zimbabwe got off to worst possible starts losing three of their top four batsmen for just 14 runs on the board. The middle and lower order batsmen kept the fight intact despite being seven down for 160 runs. Zimbabwe needed 15 runs from last two overs but only got nine while Tim Murtagh completed a 5-wicket haul.

Match Details:

The 3rd and final game of the 3-match ODI series between Ireland and Zimbabwe will be hosted by the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.

The match starts at 9:45 AM local time (10:45 AM GMT) (3:15 PM IST). The game will be streamed live on Ireland Cricket Website.

Last five completed ODI matches:

Ireland: W, W, L, W, L.

Zimbabwe: L, L, L, L, W.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Civil Service Cricket Club Ground in Belfast once again proved that the venue is not easy to chase. In the past six ODIs, the teams batting first won four times after posting 200+ but lost twice when they ended up scoring less than 200.

Average first innings score: 216 (Last six ODIs)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 4

Probable Playing XIs:

Ireland:

Paul Stirling, James McCollum, Andrew Balbirnie, William Porterfield (C), Kevin O Brien, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Shane Getkate, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Boyd Rankin, Tim Murtagh.

Bench – Gary Wilson, Tyrone Kane, Simi Singh.

Zimbabwe:

Solomon Mire, Hamilton Masakadza (C), Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Peter Moor, Ryan Burl, Donald Tiripano, Kyle Jarvis, Tendai Chatara.

Bench – Chris Mpofu, Ainsley Ndlovu, Richmond Mutumbami, Elton Chigumbura.

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Power Picks:

Craig Ervine is going through the form of his life as he scored 1366 runs from only 28 innings across all formats in 2019. He has scored those runs at an average of 62.09 with three tons and 10 half-centuries. In the previous four ODI innings, the left-hander scored one century, two fifties and a score of 43.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Craig Ervine has turned dependable player in fantasy leagues this year and will be ideal as captain or vice-captain. All-rounders Mark Adair, Shane Getake, Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza always stay in the game while Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie and Brendan Taylor are likely to make an impact with the bat.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Lorcan Tucker

Batters – Craig Ervine (C), Paul Stirling, Solomon Mire, James McCollum

All-Rounders – Sean Williams (VC), Shane Getkate, Mark Adair

Bowlers – Tim Murtagh, Kyle Jarvis, Tendai Chatara

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Brendan Taylor (C)

Batters – James McCollum, Craig Ervine, Andrew Balbirnie (VC)

All-Rounders – Mark Adair, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl

Bowlers – Kyle Jarvis, Boyd Rankin, Tim Murtagh

Expert Advice:

Watch out for the changes that Zimbabwe might make after the recent string of defeats in the One-Dayers. Ireland could be retaining their winning combination.

Probable Winners:

Zimbabwe needs to put out their ‘A’ game to avoid a whitewash against Ireland.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.