Match Details:
- Match: Zimbabwe vs Ireland( IND vs ENG ), Only Test Match, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 2025
- Date and Time: February 6-10, 08:00 am GMT / 01:30 am BST / 10:00 am local time
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
ZIM vs IRE Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – ZimbabweWho will win the match? – IrelandZimbabwe vs Ireland Preview:
Zimbabwe( ZIM) is set to face Ireland( Ire ) in their Only Test match during the Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, in 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at The Queens Sports Club on Thursday, February 6.
Ireland defeated Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in their previous match the Zimbabwe tour of Ireland in 2024. Batting first Zimbabwe in the 1st innings had a total of 210 runs on the scoreboard for losing all wickets. Prince Masvaure slammed 74 runs while Joylord Gumbie had 49 runs in the match. Blessing Muzarabani and Tanaka Chivanga took 3 wickets each in the game.
In reply to the first innings, Ireland lost all wickets for 250 runs. Peter Moor top-scored with 79 runs, while Andy McBrine scored 28 runs. Barry McCarthy and Andy McBrine took 3 wickets each in the game. Ireland leads 42 for the New Zimbabwe team.
In the 2nd innings, Zimbabwe added 197 runs to the scoreboard losing all wickets. Dion Myers scored the highest score in this innings, he scored 57 runs, and Sean Williams scored 40 runs at the end of the innings. Richard Ngarava took 4 wickets while Blessing Muzarabani took 2 in the game.
In reply to the 2nd innings, Ireland lost 6 wickets and successfully chased the target. Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine scored 56 and 55* runs respectively. Andy McBrine took 4 wickets while Mark Adair 2 in the game. Andy McBrine was named Man of the Match.
ZIM vs IRE Possible Playing XI:
Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie, Benjamin Curran, T Kaitano, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Blessing Muzurbani, Richard Ngarva, Newman Nyamburi, Victor Nyauchi, Brian Bennett, John Campbell/Nick Welch.
Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie, Peter Moor, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Barry McCarthy, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Andy McBrine, Mathew Humpreys.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Paul Stirling
Vice-Captain: Andrew Balbirnie
Lorcan Tucker, Peter Moor, Joylord Gumbie, Harry Tector, Craig Ervine, Curtis Campher, Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Blessing Muzurbani.
ZIM vs IRE Recent 5 Match Performance:
Zimbabwe: D, L, L, D, L
Ireland: L, L, L, W, W
ZIM vs IRE Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | ZIM Won | IRE Won | NR | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
ZIM vs IRE Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bat first.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Queens Sports Club
- City: Bulawayo
- Capacity: 9, 000
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Full Squad:
Zimbabwe Squad: Craig Ervine(c), Joylord Gumbie(w), Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Blessing Muzarabani, Nick Welch, Trevor Gwandu, Vincent Masekesa, Nyasha Mayavo
Ireland Squad: Andrew Balbirnie(c), Peter Moor, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker(w), Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Matthew Humphreys, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Morgan Topping
