ZIM vs IRE 2nd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Zimbabwe will take on Ireland in the 2nd ODI of the three match series. The game will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare and will start at 12:45 PM IST on December 15.
Ireland will feel robbed of a win after the first ODI was washed out due to rain. Ireland had Zimbabwe on the mat, reducing the hosts to 126-6 before rain forced an early end to the game. The performance, however, will give Ireland a lot of confidence. The team delivered a good show in the T20I series and look good to bag an ODI series as well.
Unless Sikandar Raza turns up and has a really good series, it will be very tough for Zimbabwe to stop the Ireland juggernaut.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will not be televised as no channel has bid for the broadcast right.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on FanCode App and Website.
ZIM vs IRE Match Toss Prediction
Both teams would like to chase and that has been a trend in the series. The captains like to have a target in front of them.
ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report
The wicket will offer some help early on as the conditions have been overcast. There could be a bit of inconsistent bounce as well which will trouble the batters.
Harare Weather Report
The rain washed out the first game and there is rain predicted in the second ODI as well. There are high chances that the match may have several rain breaks.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI 2023
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
Craig Ervine has been ruled out of the series due to injury while Sean Williams is also not part of the ODI squad. Most of Zimbabwe’s hopes rest on Sikandar Raza.
ZIM Key Players
- Sikandar Raza - Sikandar Raza endured a rare failure in the first ODI but he is Zimbabwe’s best batter and biggest hope if the hosts are to stop Ireland from winning the series.
- T Kamunhukamwe - The batter has looked good in a few innings he has played; He scored a fiery fifty in the T20I series and scored 28 off 15 in the first ODI. He can have a good game as he has got runs behind him.
- Richard Ngarava - Richard Ngarava had a great run in the T20I series and he will hold the key with the ball in ODIs as well. Ngarava will be Zimbabwe’s best bet on getting early wickets.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe failed to make it to the ODI World Cup after losing the World Cup qualifiers.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
J Gumbie, T Kamunhukamwe, Innocent Kaia, Ryan Burl, B Mavuta, Clive Madande, Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, T Chivanga, Luke Jongwe
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
IRE Team News
Ireland had a great run in the T20I series and they were right on top in the 1st ODI as well. The team look set and should play an unchanged XI in the 2nd ODI.
IRE Key Players
- Harry Tector - Harry Tector had a great T20I series ended it as the leading run scorer. He averages 50 in ODIs so we can expect some hefty performances from him in the remaining games.
- Andrew Balbirnie - Andrew Balbirnie has been very consistent for Ireland in last few years. ODI is a format, Balbirnie likes to play as he the game and temperament to play big innings. He will be one of the key batters for Ireland in the series.
- Mark Adair - Mark Adair will lead Ireland’s bowling in the series. His accuracy makes him very dangerous and he picks up wickets with the new ball more often than not.
IRE Team Form
Ireland’s recent performances in ODIs have not been good, having lost the series to Bangladesh and England.
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
Paul Stirling (captain), Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker(wk), Andy McBrine, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Curtis Campher
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head to Head
Just like the T20Is, the two teams have won equal matches in ODIs.
ZIM vs IRE Head to Head Stats in ODI's
| |
Matches Played |
ZIM Won |
IRE Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
20 |
8 |
8 |
1 |
3 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Ireland to win. The team looks unsettled with plenty of inexperienced player. The absence of Craig Ervine and Sean Williams mean that all hopes rest on Sikandar Raza.
Who will win Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI Match?
We suggest backing Ireland to win. With no Sean Williams and Craig Ervine, the batting looks weak. Sikandar Raza has to carry the burden of doing the bulk of scoring and if he fails, there is no escape for Zimbabwe.
🏆 Zimbabwe vs Ireland Prediction
Ireland will start as favourites. With no Sean Williams and Craig Ervine, Ireland’s batting look bleak. All the burden of scoring runs lies on Sikandar Raza and to somewhat on Ryan Burl. Other players don’t have too much experience and can struggle against quality Irish bowling. The chances of Zimbabwe winning look grim.
Ireland to beat Zimbabwe in 2nd ODI
Dec 15, 2023
12:45 IST / 7:15 GMT
Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe
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