The upcoming Test match between Ireland and Zimbabwe is poised to be an exciting contest. Ireland’s home advantage and recent form make them favorites, but Zimbabwe has the potential to surprise.
Preview
In this prediction, we will analyze the IRE vs ZIM Fantasy 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Only Test. Ireland and Zimbabwe are set to take on each other in the Only Test in Zimbabwe’s tour of Ireland. The game will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont in Belfast from July 25. Notably, it will be the first-ever Test between Ireland and Zimbabwe in the Test history of both countries. Speaking of Ireland’s recent form, they have won only one Test in the last five Tests they have played while losing four matches.
They registered a 6-wicket win in the previous Test against Afghanistan. Before that, they lost two Tests against Sri Lanka, alongside one defeat each against Bangladesh and England.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe are enduring a dismal run of form in the last five Tests they have played. They lost four games out of the last five they played, including a ‘drawn Test’. They lost the last Test meet against West Indies by a narrow margin of 4 runs.
Match Information
Probable PlayingXI
Ireland
H Tector, A Balbirnie(C), JA McCollum, PR Stirling, Curtis Campher, Gavin Hoey, L Tucker, MR Adair, Matthew Humphreys, BJ McCarthy, CA Young
Bench:PJ Moor, AR McBrine, GI Hume
Zimbabwe
CR Ervine(C), Johnathan Campbell, SC Williams, Brian Bennett, J Gumbie, Clive Madande, TL Chatara, B Muzarabani, WP Masakadza, VM Nyauchi, R Ngarava
Bench: D Myers, PS Masvaure, R Kaia, Tanaka Chivanga
Injury News- No injuries have been reported so far.
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- Ireland
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 272
Pitch Report
Captains
Andy Balbirnie IRE | bat- 8.5
Andy Balbirnie is Ireland’s linchpin in the middle order. His ability to anchor the innings will be critical, especially against Zimbabwe bowlers.
Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | bowl- 8
Muzarabani’s height and pace pose a significant threat, and his knack for picking crucial wickets can disrupt Ireland’s batting plans.
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Harry Tector IRE | BAT- 8.5
Harry Tector is a promising young talent for Ireland, known for his solid technique and ability to build innings. As a middle-order batsman, Tector’s role is to stabilize the innings and provide the necessary impetus during the middle overs.
Paul Stirling IRE | BAT- 7.5
His performance can significantly impact Ireland’s ability to post or chase down competitive totals.
Budget
Matthew Humphreys IRE | bowl- 9
Matthew Humphreys is an emerging bowler who has shown potential in limited opportunities. His ability to bowl tight spells and pick up crucial wickets can make a significant difference, especially in the longer format.
Richard Ngarava ZIM | bowl- 8.5
Richard Ngarava is a young and promising fast bowler for Zimbabwe. His ability to swing the ball and bowl at a consistent pace makes him a potential game-changer.
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James McCollum- 9.5
IRE | BAT
Curtis Campher- 8
IRE | ALL
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