Zimbabwe vs Ireland, ZIM vs IRE, Today Match Prediction 15 January 2023

zim vs ire Match Prediction & Analysis

Zimbabwe and Ireland won a match apiece and is all set for the final showdown in the T20Is with the series on line in the decider. Zimbabwe dominated the first match to put on a clinical performance to win the match comfortably but Ireland made a brilliant comeback in the last game to level the series 1-1. We expect a cracking contest between two of the quality sides in the T20I format.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

Zimbabwe were bowled out for 144 runs in their 20 overs last game. Innocent Kaia was superb in powerplay scoring 26 runs off 12 balls but was unfortunately ran out. Craig Devine chipped with crucial 42 runs with Sean Williams and Ryan Burl chipping with some crucial runs. Their batters need to be more aggressive and post a big score in this match.

Their bowlers Richard Ngarva (1/32) and Tendai Chatara (1/26) bowled well and took crucial wickets in the match. Ryan Burl was superb in middle overs with figures of 4-0-26-2 in the match. Brad Evans did not have a good day and was taken for a lot of runs in the last game.

Key players: Ryan Burl, Innocent Kaia, Sean Williams 

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Ryan Burl, Innocent Kaia, Sean Williams, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarva, Seam Williams, Wellington Masakadza, Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine, Tendai Chatara, Clive Mahande

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Richard Ngarava, Craig Ervine, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe

Ireland Preview

Ireland were lead by Ross Adair's 65 runs off 47 balls with 2 boundaries and 4 sixes so far. Andrew Balbirnie (33 runs) and Harry Tector (26 runs) played vital cameos to keep the scoreboard moving at the other end. Dockrell and Curtis Campher steered across the chase in a tense last over finish last game.

Their bowlers bundled out the opposition by 144 runs. Hume was the star bowler with figures of 4-0-17-3 while fellow pacers Mark Adair (1/29) and Harry Tector (2/22) too chipped in with crucial wickets. Gareth Delany was superb in middle overs with 4-0-27-1 in the match.

Key players: Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Andrew Balbirnie, Ross Adair, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Hume, Fionn Hand, Tyrone Kane, Stephen Doheny

Ireland Actual Playing XI:

Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Fionn Hand, Andrew Balbirnie, Ben White, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Harare is one of the slow pitches with some uneven bounce in it for both bowlers and batters. Harare will have a good sunny and bright weather with no interruptions expected.

Venue Details

Harare will have a good outfield with ball flying to the boundaries off the bat. We expect the average scores to be around 150-160 runs in the match.

Toss: To Bowl

Both teams will look to bowl first as this pitch is slow and batters find it hard to time the ball. Chasing teams has won both matches played so far.