Zimbabwe vs Ireland Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 2nd ODI | Ireland tour of Zimbabwe
Date: Saturday, 21 Jan 2023
Time: 12:15 (GMT+5) / 12:45 (GMT+5.5) / 13:15 (GMT+6)
Format: ODI
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
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- Using the DLS technique, Zimbabwe defeated Ireland in the first ODI held in Harare.
- In the first game of the series against Zimbabwe, Ireland’s Harry Tector and Andrew Balbirnie both scored hundreds.
- In the series opener played in Harare, Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, and Sikandar Raza gave outstanding performances for Zimbabwe.
On Wednesday, Zimbabwe grabbed a 1-0 lead in the three-match series; on Saturday, they play Ireland at the Harare Sports Club in the second ODI match. Zimbabwe completed their 214-run goal from 37 overs in the opening game, which was halted by rain, with no balls remaining. In Harare, this game begins at 09:15 local time.
Zimbabwe now seems like a side that will be able to compete with all teams in all situations after suffering for a while in this format. They will be extremely difficult to defeat at home in Harare.
Ireland has now suffered narrow losses in three of their previous four one-day internationals. They are really close to turning those losses into victories.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
The weather in Harare is predicted to be very similar to that of the first ODI. It would be surprising if no overs were lost due to inclement weather gave the amount of cloud cover that will be there.
In the first game, Zimbabwe won the toss and decided to field first. Throughout Ireland’s tour, the team who won the toss and elected to the field has won every game.
This surface has something to offer batsmen, spinners, and quick bowlers. As a result, we anticipate that the par score in this ODI will be close to 280.
Zimbabwe Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The Irish players and the media were left in the dark about who they would be playing because Zimbabwe didn’t reveal their roster until the day before the first game of the series. While Sean Williams and Blessing Muzarabani are anticipated to miss the series due to injuries, Gary Ballance was able to play in the opening ODI after recovering from a concussion.
Recent form – W W L L L
Zimbabwe’s Probable XI
Craig Ervine (c), Clive Madande (wk), Innocent Kaia, Gary Ballance, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, and Victor Nyauchi.
Ireland News & Probable Playing XIs
Andy Balbirnie, the team’s captain, will be replaced for the remainder of the series by 26-year-old left-handed batter Murray Commins, who will make his international debut in this game. The team’s captain will be Paul Stirling.
Recent form – L L L L W
Ireland’s Probable XI
Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Murray Commins, Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Graham Hune, and Josh Little.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | No Result |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Ireland | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland – 2nd ODI, Dream 11
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Zimbabwe vs Ireland Prediction
Winning the toss
- Zimbabwe
Top batsman
- Zimbabwe – Ryan Burl
- Ireland – Harry Tector
Top bowler
- Zimbabwe – Richard Ngarava
- Ireland – Mark Adair
Most sixes
- Zimbabwe – Ryan Burl
- Ireland – Harry Tector
Player of the Match
- Zimbabwe – Ryan Burl
Team Scores Batting First
- Zimbabwe – 280+
- Ireland – 260+
Zimbabwe is the favorite to win this match.
Since these two sides have played each other in a variety of formats over the years and in many close games, we anticipate that this ODI will be another exciting encounter. In the second innings, it can be more difficult to bowl and field due to the rain, which may potentially be a role. Both teams have players who are on fire, therefore we anticipate Ireland to challenge Zimbabwe all the way to the final. However, we anticipate Zimbabwe to win this ODI and take a 2-0 series lead.