After some breathtaking cricket last time around, Zimbabwe and Ireland are against each other once again to play a one-off Test, 3ODIs and 3T20Is between the two sides. Zimbabwe are set to come back to winning ways after a disappointing outcome of the home series against Afghanistan during which they were dominated by the visitors in all the three formats of the game. Ireland, on the other hand, did win the reverse fixture against the African nation last time around, with a symbolic win against game-of-odi-tri-series-in-pakistan/” data-wpel-link=”internal” target=”_self”>South Africa in the T20I and ODI series.
Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025, One-off Test:
- Date and time: February 2, 2025; 01:30 pm IST/ 08:00 am GMT/ 11:00 am local
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Queens Sports Club Pitch Report:
The pitch at Queen’s Sports Club is expected to remain predominantly batting-friendly, similar to the conditions during the previous Test encounters. However, there’s a possibility of a light shower that could slightly alter the pitch conditions, introducing some unpredictability. As the Test match progresses, especially in the latter stages, the pitch is anticipated to offer some turn, potentially bringing spin bowlers into the game. This could pose challenges for the batters as the match moves forward. The team winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first. This approach will allow them to set a solid total and apply pressure on the opposing team.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Joylord Gumbie
- Batters: Craig Ervine, Andy Balbirnie, Ben Curran,
- All-rounders: Sean Williams, Andy McBrine, Johnathan Campbell, Brian Bennett
- Bowlers: Mark Adair, Blessing Muzarabani, Gavin Hoey,
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams (vc)
- Choice 2: Andy Balbirnie (c), Gavin Hoey (vc)
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ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Nyasha Mayavo, Trevor Gwandu, Harry Tector, Matthew Humphreys
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Squads:
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Ben Curran, Joylord Gumbie, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Nyasha Mayavo, Nick Welch, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Sean Williams, Trevor Gwandu, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi and Vincent Masekesa
Ireland: Andy Balbirnie (c), Peter Moor, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Paul Stirling, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Morgan Topping.
Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: Zimbabwe T20I captain Sikandar Raza predicts the four-semifinalists
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