Ireland vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Prediction & Betting Tips
Zimbabwe’s tour of Ireland kicks off with both teams crossing swords in a T20I game on August 27 at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin at 4:30 PM local time.
Ireland hosted South Africa in the last series and delivered some impressive performances in the ODI leg, which includes a brilliant win in the second ODI. However, post that, the hosts lost four back to back games - the final ODI and the following three T20Is. Ireland are not known to be a very good T20I side as they lack big hitters in their team but given that they are playing against Zimbabwe, another team who is not very threatening in this format, they can be backed as the favourites for this match and the series.
Ireland batting revolves around, Paul Stirling, Kevin O Brien and Paul Stirling. The trio will be once again in focus. The likes Harry Tector, Simi Singh and Curtis Campher can hit some lusty blows but the bulk of the runs has to come from the aforementioned players. Ireland bowling is pretty good with Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Craig Young, and Simi Singh at disposal.
Zimbabwe won a game each against Bangladesh and Pakistan in their previous two series, which shows they have the potential but their failure to put together consistent performances have brought down their stakes. If Zimbabwe has to make a mark in the series, Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine have to deliver some very good performances
Ireland vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming
SuperSport will broadcast Ireland vs Zimbabwe series in South Africa. Cricket fans in the USA can watch the matches on Willow TV, on Gazi TV in Bangladesh, and on Ten Sports in Pakistan. Sky Sport NZ will show the matches live in NZ.
Live Streaming: Star Sports will broadcast the matches in India while FanCode App will stream the matches live.
IRE vs ZIM Match Toss Prediction
It’s a bat-first wicket and both skippers will be keen to do the same
IRE vs ZIM Pitch Report
The pitch will be flat, with plenty of runs for the taking. It may get slower as the match progresses.
Weather Report
The weather looks good with a pleasant temperature, a bit of cloud cover but no threat of rain.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Ireland vs Zimbabwe 1st T20.
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
IRE Team News
Curtis Campher has been called back to the Irish squad after missing the T20I series against Zimbabwe
IRE Key Players
- Andy Balbirnie - Andy Bilbirnie had a fantastic ODI series against South Africa but failed to make much of an impact in the T20Is. He is a very skilful batter and has scored 1000 runs for Ireland in 45 games. He will be looking to start well.
- Paul Stirling - Stirling had a very poor series against South Africa but he is Ireland’s most capped limited-overs player and has over 2000 runs in T20s. The destructive right-hander will be looking to make a mark before the T20 World Cup qualifiers.
- Simi Singh - Simi Singh is a very handy cricketer to have. He is a very talented batsman and can score quickly, while his bowling will also be an advantage on these wickets.
South Africa clean-swept Ireland in their last series
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
Paul Stirling, Kevin O Brien, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Shane Getkate, Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little/Curtis Campher
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine are back in the Zimbabwe team are missing the T20I series against Pakistan and Bangladesh. Sean Williams won’t be part of the series.
ZIM Key Players
- Brendan Talor - Zimbabwe rely a lot on Taylor and the veteran has to step up if Zimbabwe has to make a mark in the series. He is their most experienced player and a lot will depend on his form on where Zimbabwe will end up in the series.
- Craig Ervine - We’ll not go deep in the stats. Williams is one of the best batsmen Zimbabwe has produced, especially in the T20Is. With added responsibility of leading the side, he is expected to come good.
- Luke Jongwe - The pacer has emerged as the leader of the Zimbabwe attack, impressing everyone game after game. He was Zimbabwe’s highest wicket-taker in the last series and is expected to do well.
Zimbabwe lost their last series against Bangladesh but managed to win one game in the series.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Regis Chakabva (wk), Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Craig Ervine, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara/Donald Tiripano
Ireland vs Zimbabwe Head to Head
Both teams have not played much T20I cricket against each other
IRE vs ZIM Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
IRE Won |
ZIM Won |
Tie |
NR |
| 3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
0
Ireland vs Zimbabwe Betting Odds
Most betting sited has backed Ireland to win
Who will win Ireland vs Zimbabwe?
Ireland vs Zimbabwe Betting Rate
🏆 Ireland vs Zimbabwe Prediction
Zimbabwe have defeated team like Bangladesh and Pakistan recently thus they have the potential to upstage Ireland. Also, they will be boosted by the return of Taylor, and Ervine. However, all of them have not played much of late and Ireland boasts of a very good all-round side compared to Zimbabwe. The hosts will start as favourites.
Aug 27, 2021
16:30 IST / 11:00 GMT
Clontarf Cricket Club Ground - Dublin, Ireland
IRE vs ZIM T20 
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