ZIM vs IRE 3rd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Zimbabwe and Ireland go head to head in the third and final IT20 on Sunday with the series still up for grabs. Ireland levelled the series at 1-1 with a six wicket win, with two balls remaining on Saturday. Zimbabwe had got off to a winning start with a five wicket victory, with 12 balls remaining, on Thursday. Read on as we preview this decider. The game gets underway at 13:00 local time in Harare.
After a strong performance on Thursday, it was a weaker batting effort from Zimbabwe on Saturday. With Gary Ballance likely to return to the XI, they should be better suited to making a big score in this match.
Ireland have invested in some new players on this tour and Ross Adair is already showing his worth after only two games. The visitors will be full of plenty of confidence ahead of this decider.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on ZTV.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Fancode, Disney+ Hotstar and ViaPlay.
ZIM vs IRE Match Toss Prediction
Both teams have chosen to field first and won a game when doing so in this series so far. Our prediction is that the captains will want to bat second if they win the toss.
ZIM vs IRE, Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
Both teams were more comfortable batting on this pitch on Saturday and we expect a score of around 155 to be par on Sunday. Once again, spinners will enjoy bowling on the surface.
Harare Weather Report
There will be plenty of clouds in Harare throughout this game with an outside chance of a thunderstorm towards the end of the first innings. Expect high humidity from start to finish.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd T20 Match 2023
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
Innocent Kaia came back into Zimbabwe’s line-up at the top of the order as the replacement for Gary Ballance who was ruled out of Saturday’s game with mild concussion. Kaia hit 25 runs from 14 balls but we expect him to give way to Balance who should return for this match.
ZIM Key Players
- Craig Ervine- with Gary Ballance out of the side, Ervine knew he had to step up with the bat. He did so and hit four boundaries in his 40-ball innings.
- Sean Williams- after making 34 not out in the opening game of the series, the left-handed middle-order batter was one of only two Zimbabweans to hit a six on Saturday. He always has those attacking shots in his locker.
- Ryan Burl- the leg spinner is not the only spinner to have enjoyed bowling on this Harare track. He picked up the wickets of Andy Balbirnie and Stephen Doheny in the second IT20.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe have now lost four of their last five IT20s but their win in the opening game of the series means this game is decisive.
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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
There was one change for Ireland ahead of the second IT20 with Graham Hume coming in for Barry McCarthy. The fast medium bowler, who had gone wicketless in his only other previous IT20 appearance, took 3-17 and will certainly keep his place for this game.
IRE Key Players
Andy Balbirnie- the captain scored 33 runs from 31 balls in Saturday’s game and got his side’s chase off to an excellent start at the top of the order.
Ross Adair- in only his second IT20 appearance, Adair took the attack to Zimbabwe’s bowlers and finished on 65 runs from 47 balls. He will be relishing batting in this decider on the same pitch.
Harry Tector- the right-arm off-spinner has been Ireland’s most consistent bowler on this pitch so far and dismissed Tadiwanashe Marumani and Sean Williams on Saturday.
IRE Team Form
With a defeat in last match, Ireland have now lost three successive T20 games
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, Graham Hume
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head to Head
Ireland’s win on Saturday means they have re-taken the lead in the overall head to heads in this format. They also ended a run of three successive IT20 defeats against ZImbabwe with the victory.
ZIM vs IRE Head to Head Stats in ODIs
| |
Matches Played |
ZIM Won |
IRE Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
12 |
5 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Betting Odds
With the series at 1-1, there is plenty of interest around this final IT20. The bookies are expecting a close match with Zimbabwe the narrow favourites.
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Who will win Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd T20 Match?
On a pitch which has turned more as the two games have progressed, the batters most comfortable playing spin have been important. We think that Zimbabwe’s batting line-up has more expertise in that area.
🏆 Zimbabwe vs Ireland Prediction
This has been a very competitive series between two well matched teams and we expect this third game to be equally as close. Ireland hit more sixes on Saturday and that helped them to knock off the required runs and we expect Zimbabwe to play with a slightly more aggressive approach in this match. Ryan Burl and Harry Tector will be key as the spinners on either side and we are backing Zimbabwe to win.
Jan 15, 2023
16:30 IST / 11:00 GMT
Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe
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