Zimbabwe will be taking on Ireland in the first ODI match at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on 14th February at 1:00 PM IST.
Get the best ZIM vs IRE Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025. Expert analysis and more.
ZIM vs IRE Match Details:
| Match between | ZIM vs IRE |
| Date | 14th february |
| Series name | ZIM vs IRE ODI |
| Time | 1:00 PM IST |
| venue | Harare Sports Club |
| City | Harare |
| LiveScore | ZIM vs IRE Livescore |
ZIM vs IRE ODI Match Preview:
Zimbabwe and Ireland will kick off their three-match ODI series on the 14th of February at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Both teams will aim to start strong and gain an early advantage in the series.
Craig Ervine will captain Zimbabwe, while Paul Stirling will lead Ireland. Zimbabwe will rely on experienced players like Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, and Richard Ngarava to guide the team. Meanwhile, Ireland will depend on key players such as Andrew Balbirnie, Josh Little, and Harry Tector to put up a solid fight.
These two teams have faced each other multiple times in ODIs, producing competitive encounters. With both sides eager to make a mark, an exciting contest is expected in this opening match.
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ZIM vs IRE Playing 11s (Predicted):
Here is the predicted playing XI for ZIM vs IRE, which can help you make informed decisions while selecting players for your Dream11 team.
Zimbabwe Playing 11: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Craig Ervine ©, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza
Ireland Playing 11: Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Paul Stirling ©, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Andrew Balbirnie, Mark Adair, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little
Hot Picks for ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Sikandar Raza – A dependable right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Zimbabwe, he serves as the backbone of the team with his all-round contributions and match-winning abilities. |
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Sean Williams – A seasoned campaigner for Zimbabwe, he plays a crucial role as a dependable all-rounder, contributing consistently with both bat and ball. |
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Curtis Campher – A versatile all-rounder from Ireland, he strengthens the team with his right-handed batting and effective right-arm medium-fast bowling. |
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Mark Adair – A right-arm fast bowler from Ireland, he provides crucial breakthroughs and can chip in with valuable runs down the order. |
Budget Picks:
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Richard Ngarava – A left-arm medium fast bowler from Zimbabwe, he can be a key asset with the new ball, especially when bowling first. |
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Andy McBrine – A versatile all-rounder from Ireland, he bats left-handed and delivers right-arm off-spin, often playing a crucial role in both departments. |
ZIM vs IRE Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Here are the top captain and vice-captain picks for your ZIM vs IRE Dream11 prediction team.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
• Keeper – Lorcan Tucker
• Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Brian Bennett
• All-rounders – Sikandar Raza (c), Sean Williams, Curtis Campher (vc), Andy McBrine
• Bowlers – Joshua Little, Blessing Muzurabani
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
• Keeper – Lorcan Tucker
• Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie
• All-rounders – Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams (c), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine
• Bowlers – Joshua Little, Blessing Muzurabani, Mark Adair (vc)
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Players to Avoid:
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ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Expert Advice:
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ZIM vs IRE Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the overall squad balance, Ireland appears to have the upper hand in this contest.