ZIM vs IRE 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The second of three IT20s between Zimbabwe and Ireland gets underway on Saturday afternoon at the Harare Sports Club. The hosts won the opening game by five wickets with 12 balls remaining. Zimbabwe won the toss, restricting Ireland to 114, before knocking off the runs with two overs to spare. Read on as we preview this game. The match gets underway at 13:00 local time in Harare.
It was an impressive performance from Zimbabwe in the opening IT20 with their bowlers too good for Ireland’s batters. We expect them to continue their high level in this game.
Ireland looked a little short of match practice in the first game of the series with their batters looking particularly out of form. They will need to play many more runs to be competitive in this IT20.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20 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
Although Zimbabwe chose to field first on Thursday, it looks like the best batting conditions will be in the first half of the game on Saturday. We predict that both captains will choose to bat first.
ZIM vs IRE, Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
As expected, the pitch is not quick in Harare but a par score will be around 145-150. There is turn for the spinners and movement off the pitch for the pace bowlers.
Harare Weather Report
It will be cloudy throughout this game with the forecast suggesting there could be thunderstorms in the second half of the match. The temperature will be at 24 degrees from start to finish.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20 Match 2023
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
The hosts’ bowling attack were very strong in the first IT20 with five of their six bowlers picking up wickets. Sean Williams was the only player to not dismiss an Irish batter but contributed with the bat. We anticipate seeing the same Zimbabwe XI in this match.
ZIM Key Players
- Gary Ballance - With plenty of attention on the former England batter ahead of his return to Zimbabwe on Thursday, he will be relishing concentrating on his batting in this game.
- Sean Williams - The experienced left-handed batter top scored for Zimbabwe with 34 not out from 30 balls. He was untroubled by Ireland’s bowlers throughout.
- Richard Ngarava - The left-arm pace bowler was impressive at the start and the end of the innings in the first game. He dismissed Ross Adair in his first over and Gareth Delany in the 19th over.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe ended their three-match losing run in this format with their win on Thursday. They have now won two of their last five IT20s.
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Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Craig Ervine (c), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Gary Ballance, Clive Madande (wk), Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Brad Evans, Tendai Chatarai
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
IRE Team News
The visitors gave international debuts to top order batters Ross Adair and Stephen Doheny in the opening match of the series. Although they made only 20 runs between them, we expect them both to keep their places in the side ahead of this second game.
IRE Key Players
- Andy Balbirnie - The captain hit one boundary before being dismissed in the opening game. With inexperienced players in the other spots at the top of the order, his experience is vital.
- Harry Tector - The all-rounder has been in excellent form with the ball in 2023 and after taking seven wickets in the Nepal T20 tournament, dismissed two of the top three in Harare.
- Mark Adair - The 26 year old bowling all-rounder dismissed two of Zimbabwe’s top four batters on Thursday and will be looking forward to another go on the same pitch in this game.
IRE Team Form
Ireland have now lost three successive IT20s and have won only one of their last five games in this format.
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
Stephen Doheny (wk), Andy Balbirnie (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Tyrone Kane, Fionn Hand, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head to Head
The teams are now level on five victories each with one no-result from the 11 IT20s between the sides. Zimbabwe are looking to get their fourth successive victory over Ireland in this clash.
ZIM vs IRE Head to Head Stats in ODIs
| |
Matches Played |
ZIM Won |
IRE Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
11 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Betting Odds
The bookmakers recognise that there is not too much of a difference between these two teams but have Zimbabwe as clear favourites to win this game to secure the series.
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Who will win Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20 Match?
We expect both teams to produce better batting performances in this game. However, with the ball, Zimbabwe’s bowlers were far superior to Ireland’s in the first game and we expect the same in this match.
🏆 Zimbabwe vs Ireland Prediction
Although Zimbabwe needed only 115 to win the first match, Ireland’s bowlers took wickets and made the innings uncomfortable. We expect this game to be closely contested and predict that Ireland’s new players will put in better showings. However, Zimbabwe’s players have far more experience in these conditions and have players with stronger records. We are backing Zimbabwe to win this match.
Jan 14, 2023
16:30 IST / 11:00 GMT
Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe
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