Zimbabwe vs Ireland 1st T20 Dream11 Team Prediction

ZIM vs IRE Match Preview

Zimbabwe will lock horns with Ireland in a three-match T20I series. In their home conditions, Zimbabwe will start the series as slight favourites but Ireland in recent times have shown great spirit and have tested some big teams. The focus will be on former England player Gary Ballance who is all set to make his debut for Zimbabwe. With Sikandar Raza not available, a lot will rest on his shoulders.

Craig Ervine, Sean Williams and Ryan Burl are other key players in the Zimbabwe team. Ireland too have a good team on paper with players like Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, and Lorcan Tucker at their disposal.

ZIM vs IRE Match Pitch Report and Weather Report 

Pitch Report

The surface will be a good one to bat. It will be flat and placid and bowlers will have to rely on good lines.

Weather Report

The weather will be cloudy and there is 20 per cent chance of rain. The temperature will range between 26 and 16 degrees.

ZIM vs IRE Playing 11s

Zimbabwe

Innocent Kaia, T Marumani, Gary Ballance, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Clive Mandade, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Luke Jongwe

Ireland

Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Tyrone Kane, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy

ZIM vs IRE Team News 

Former England player Gary Ballance is all set to make his debut for Zimbabwe. Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker will not be available due to participation in IL20.

ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Records

It has been a close affair between teams in the T20I cricket.

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks All Rounders, Batsman, Bowlers, Wicket Keepers

Andrew Balbirnie

Andrew Balbirnie is not someone who will give back-to-back performances but on his day, he can be absolutely brutal and a match-winner for his team. With plenty of experience behind him, Balbirnie will be key for Ireland.

Garry Ballance

Garry Ballance will be playing his first game for Zimbabwe and he will be keen to make an impact. He couldn't find a place in the England T20 team owing to the presence of big hitters but he can certainly showcase his skills while playing for Zimbabwe.

Sean Williams

Sean Williams is a wonderful cricketer to have in the team. He is a top-quality batter and a very handy spinner. Williams carries a tremendous amount of experience so he is definitely worth having in our fantasy team.

Harry Tector

Harry Tector is another player who has done well for Ireland in recent times. He is a solid middle-order batter who can play the anchor role and when required, can up the ante at will.

Luke Jongwe

Luke Jongwe has been good for Zimbabwe with the ball. The seamer has pace and swing to trouble the best batters and he will be a challenge for the Irish batters.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland 1st T20 Dream11 Team