Zimbabwe will be up against Ireland in the 1st match of Ireland in Zimbabwe, 3 ODI Series 2023 at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on 13th December at 12:45 PM IST.
ZIM vs IRE (Zimbabwe vs Ireland), 1st ODI - Match Information
Match: Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st ODI
Date: 13th December, 2023
Time: 12:45 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZIM vs IRE (Zimbabwe vs Ireland), 1st ODI Preview
In their last 4 games, Ireland have won 3 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, Zimbabwe have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd ODI of Ireland in Zimbabwe, 3 ODI Series 2023 where Gary Ballance scored the highest fantasy points for Zimbabwe with 98 match fantasy points while Joshua Little topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Ireland with 142 match fantasy points.
ZIM vs IRE, Harare Sports Club, Harare Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Harare Sports Club, Harare is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 257 runs. The pitch at the Harare Sports Club, Harare is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Harare Sports Club, Harare
The temperature will hover around 23°C with 65% humidity. Winds at a speed of 3.71 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
ZIM vs IRE, Head-to-Head
In the 19 matches played between these 2 teams, Zimbabwe's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for Ireland.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Tector | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 0 | 0 | 39, 0, 10, 0, 37 | - |
| Andy Balbirnie | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 0 | 0 | 14, 20, 1, 45, 66 | - |
- Harry Tom Tector
Harry Tector is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, Harry Tector has scored 86 runs averaging 17.2 per match.
- Andrew Balbirnie
Andy Balbirnie is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.6. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Andy Balbirnie has scored 14, 20, 1, 45 and 66 runs averaging 29.2 per match.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 3 | 79 | 15.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 12, 0, 6, 61 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Theo van Woerkom | 3 | 40 | 8 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 1, 21, 0, 18 | 2, 0, 0, 4, 0 |
- Mark Richard Adair
Mark Adair can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches, Mark Adair has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Theo Francis van Woerkom
Theo van Woerkom is a bowler and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dockrell | 4 | 157 | 31.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 43, 26, 88, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- George Henry Dockrell
George Dockrell is an all-rounder and has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. George Dockrell is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 157 runs averaging 31.4 per match.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 3 | 79 | 15.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 12, 0, 6, 61 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Mark Richard Adair
Mark Adair is a bowler and has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, Mark Adair has taken 1, 0, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.
ZIM vs IRE Squad Information
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Innocent Kaia, Luke Jongwe, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Joylord Gumbie, Carl Mumba, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Richard Ngarava, Brandon Mavuta, Wesley Madhevere, Milton Shumba, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Faraz Akram, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Tony Munyonga, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Clive Madande, Tanaka Chivanga and Brian Bennett.
Ireland (IRE) Squad: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher and Neil Rock.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Craig Ervine and Harry Tector
All-Rounders: Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza
Bowlers: Mark Adair, Blessing Muzarabani, Theo van Woerkom, Richard Ngarava, Barry McCarthy and Joshua Little
Captain: Harry Tector
Vice-Captain: Barry McCarthy
Photo credit: Alamy
