Zimbabwe vs Ireland, T20 World Cup, Round 1 - Cricket Match Prediction, Where To Watch, Probable 11 And Fantasy 11 Tips

IRE vs ZIM: Match Preview:

Zimbabwe will be up against Ireland in the fourth match of the mega event. In the warm-up match against Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe had to face defeat. 

Zimbabwe recently lost a T20I series against Australia but their biggest positive came when they defeated the reigning World Champions in one of the matches. 

Craig Evans is the team's top run scorer for the side. Whereas, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, and Ryan Burle have also played excellent cricket in the past.

In the practice match, Wesley Madhevere scored 42 runs for the team, while Milton Shumba's bat came off 32 runs.

Talking about the team's bowling, 11 players bowled from Zimbabwe in the practice match, but during this five bowlers plundered runs with an economy of more than 10.

Ireland, on the other hand, recently defeated Afghanistan in the T20 series, but they also had to face defeat against Namibia in the practice match. 

The Irish team has firepower in the form of Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Mark Adair, and George Dockrell who have the ability to score runs at a quick pace. The team's batting flopped in the practice match, but Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker scored 37 and 34.

Ireland's bowlers also could not impress in the practice game. Barry McCarthy, Simi Singh, and Gareth Delany got one wicket each. But the Irish bowlers did not allow Namibia to score big.

IRE vs ZIM: Match Details

• Date – Monday, October 17, 2022
• Time – 01:30 PM IST
• Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Match Prediction: Today's Match Prediction? IRE vs ZIM

Zimbabwe and Ireland match will be another thriller of the T20 World Cup where Zimbabwe can snatch the game from the Irish team.

IRE vs ZIM Head-to-Head:

• Matches: 08
• Ireland: 05
• Zimbabwe: 03

IRE vs ZIM: Where to Watch?

Ireland vs Zimbabwe match will be get broadcasted on the Star Sports network on TV, and Hotstar for Indian viewers. 

IRE vs ZIM Team News:

There is no update on any player getting injured.

IRE vs ZIM Probable Playing XI:

• Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little
• Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Regis Chakabwa (wk), Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara

Also Read: T20 WC Schedule & squads 2022

IRE vs ZIM Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keeper – Lorcan Tucker, Regis Chakabwa
• Batters – Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Craig Ervine  
• All-rounders – Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Gareth Delany
• Bowlers – Mark Adair, Josh Little, Wellington Masakadza