ZIM vs IRE 2nd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Zimbabwe took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series on Wednesday and they face Ireland at the Harare Sports Club in the second game of the ODI series on Saturday. In a rain interrupted first game, Zimbabwe chased down their target of 214 runs from 37 overs with zero balls remaining. Read on as we preview this ODI. This game gets underway at 09:15 local time in Harare.
After struggling in this format for some time, Zimbabwe now look like a team who will be able to compete with all teams in all conditions. At home in Harare, they will be very hard to beat.
Ireland have now lost three of their last four ODIs by very small margins. They are not far away from turning those defeats into wins.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on Sky Cricket, FoxTel and the Sony Network.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sky Go, FoxTel and Sony Liv.
ZIM vs IRE Match Toss Prediction
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to field first in the opening game. Each match of Ireland’s tour has been won by the team who won the toss and chose to field.
ZIM vs IRE, Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
There is something in this pitch for quick bowlers, spinners and batters. As a result, we expect a par score to be around 300 in this ODI.
Harare Weather Report
Very similar weather conditions are expected in Harare as we saw in the first ODI. There will be plenty of cloud cover and it would be a surprise if no overs are lost due to wet weather.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI Match 2023
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
With Zimbabwe not announcing their squad until the day before the opening match of the series, pundits and the Irish players were left guessing who they would be facing. Gary Ballance returned from concussion to play in the first ODI but Sean Williams and Blessing Muzarabani are expected to miss the series with injuries.
ZIM Key Players
- Craig Ervine - The skipper hit four fours in the first ODI of the series and has scored 134 runs in the last three games against Ireland at the Harare Sports Club.
- Sikandar Raza - The all-rounder arrived straight from the ILT20 and showed his class with a wicket and 43 runs from 45 balls in the opening ODI.
- Ryan Burl - The all-rounder hit 59 runs from 41 balls in Wednesday’s game. Unlike in the IT20s, he didn’t take any wickets, but he was still very dangerous and bowled three maidens.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe have now turned a losing run of six ODIs into two wins in a row over Australia and Ireland.
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Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Wesley Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine (c), Gary Ballance, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande (wk), Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
IRE Team News
26 year old left-handed batter, Murray Commins, will come in and make his international debut in this game as a direct replacement for skipper Andy Balbirnie who has been ruled out for the rest of the series with concussion. Paul Stirling will captain the side.
IRE Key Players
- Paul Stirling - The small and stocky right-handed opener struggled to get going on his first game after arriving from the UAE. We expect him to find the boundary with more ease in this match.
- Harry Tector - The 23 year old has been the standout performer for Ireland on this tour. He has scored centuries in his last two ODIs and three of his last four.
- Josh Little - The left-arm pace bowler produced the most economical figures of all the Irish bowlers on Wednesday but still picked up a wicket.
IRE Team Form
Ireland have now lost four ODIs in a row. They have been defeated by narrow margins but have lost the ability to get over the winning line in this format.
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
Paul Stirling (c), Murray Commins, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hune, Josh Little
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head to Head
Zimbabwe re-took the lead in the overall ODI head to head against Ireland with the narrow win on Wednesday. The teams have been well matched over the years and look to be the same right now.
ZIM vs IRE Head to Head Stats in ODIs
| |
Matches Played |
ZIM Won |
IRE Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
17 |
8 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Betting Odds
The bookmakers expect to see Zimbabwe winning this match to take the series 2-0. Ireland are the underdogs but are expected to be competitive.
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Who will win Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI Match?
Most pundits thought that Zimbabwe looked stronger ahead of the series and when Sikandar Raza was announced in the squad it made the hosts line-up even better with bat and ball.
🏆 Zimbabwe vs Ireland Prediction
These two teams have had many close games over the years and in different formats, and we expect this ODI to be another entertaining match. Wet weather may also be a factor, which could make it harder to bowl and field in the second innings. Both teams have players in form and we are predicting Ireland to push Zimbabwe all the way. However, we expect Zimbabwe to win this ODI and go 2-0 up in the series.
Jan 21, 2023
12:45 IST / 7:15 GMT
Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe
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