ZIM vs IRE 3rd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Zimbabwe will take on Ireland in the 3rd and final ODI. The game will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare and will start at 12:45 PM IST on December 17.
Ireland were denied a win due to rain in the 1st ODI, however, the team took a lead in the series after beating Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in the 2nd ODI. Ireland have been brilliant on the tour, having won the T20I series as well. The batters have been a bit inconsistent but their bowlers have made Zimbabwe batters toil hard. In the 2nd ODI, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 166 and Ireland cruised to a win in the 40th over, with four wickets to spare.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd 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
Chasing has been preferred by teams in the series and once again the captain winning the toss should bowl first.
ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report
The wicket has been challenging to play, especially with overcast conditions. The ball has moved in air and batters have found it wanting so far. We can expect a good contest between bat and ball in final ODI.
Harare Weather Report
The weather does not look promising as there is over 75 per cent chance of rain on Sunday. Ireland will win the series if the match is washed out.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd ODI 2023
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
There is not much left in the tank for Zimbabwe. With no Sean Williams and Craig Ervine, the team has a massive gap to fill which they have failed to do so. Other players have failed to replicate the success of the two veterans.
ZIM Key Players
- Sikandar Raza- Sikandar Raza has failed in both the games so far and this will be concerning for the team. In the absence of Williams and Ervine, Raza is Zimbabwe’s biggest hope.
- Ryan Burl- Burl is one of the more experienced batters in the team and scored 38 in the 2nd ODI. Zimbabwe can think of promoting Burl up the order as he will have more time to build and inning and take Zimbabwe to a big score.
- Richard Ngarava- Richard Ngarava has been consistent in the series and the Ireland batters have found it hard against him. Once again, the left arm pacer will be looking for a decent show.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe have failed miserably in the series as a batting unit. Bowlers have been ok but batters have not shown any form.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
J Gumbie, T Kamunhukamwe, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, B Mavuta, Clive Madande, Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, T Chivanga, Wellington Masakadza
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
IRE Team News
Ireland have played quality cricket on the tour and there is no reason for them to tinker with the winning combination. Ireland are likely to field an unchanged playing XI.
IRE Key Players
- Harry Tector- Harry Tector is a match winner with the bat on his day. The batter averages 50 in ODIs. He got a start of 21 in the 2nd ODI but failed to convert. However, he is very consistent so expect some fireworks from him very soon.
- Andrew Balbirnie- Andrew Balbirnie was dismissed for a golden duck in the 2nd ODI, however, he is very consistent for Ireland. Like Tector, it will be a surprise if he does not make up for his failure in the 2nd ODI with a big innings in the final game.
- Curtis Campher- Campher brings a lot to the table, with bat as well as ball. He played a match winning innings of 66 in 2nd ODI. He is also very handy with the ball and has delivered many memorable performances for Ireland.
IRE Team Form
Ireland have been top notch on the tour, with batters and bowlers firing in unison.
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
Ireland look a much stronger side this time around but overall, it has been neck and neck in terms of head to head.
ZIM vs IRE Head to Head Stats in ODI's
| |
Matches Played |
ZIM Won |
IRE Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
21 |
8 |
9 |
1 |
3 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Ireland to win. The visitors have been top notch in the series, dominating the hosts in every department of the game.
Who will win Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd ODI Match?
We suggest backing Ireland to win. The loss of Sean Williams and Craig Ervine is a huge blow. The batting looks shaky and if Sikandar Raza does not perform, the team fails to put a strong total on the board.
🏆 Zimbabwe vs Ireland Prediction
Ireland will start as favourites. Zimbabwe are without Sean Williams and Craig Ervine and they don’t seem to have the quality in batting to put big runs or even last 50 overs. If Sikandar Raza fires, they may reach a strong total but Raza has looked off colour in both games and this is a huge worry. At this moment, Ireland look way ahead of Zimbabwe thus we suggest backing Ireland to win.
Zimbabwe to beat Ireland in 3rd ODI
Dec 17, 2023
12:45 IST / 7:15 GMT
Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe
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