Ireland vs Zimbabwe, One-off Test: Broadcast and Live Streaming Details – When and where to watch in India, Ireland, UK and other countries

Ireland are all set to host Zimbabwe for a one-off Test match series. The only Test will be played from July 25 to 29 at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. This m⛦atch will mark a significant occasion as it will be the first time Ireland and Zimbabwe face each other in the longest fღormat of the game.

Ireland’s recent form and squad

Ireland’s last assignment in the longest format came in February when they faced Afghanistan at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi. A solid all-round effort from the Irish players saw them emerge victorious by six wickets. They will 🍷be looking to emulate the same performance against Zimbabwe at ♐home.

Andrew Balbirnie will be leading the Irish side in the only Test against Zimbabwe. The likes of Harry Tector, Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher will be looking to play a key role with the bat along with Balbirnie. They have an experienced bowling attack, comprising Mark Adair, Craig Young and Barry McCarthy.

Zimbabwe’s return to Test cricket and squad

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, last played a Test match way back in February 2023. They hosted the West Indies for a two-match Test s෴eries which ended 1-0 in favour of the visitors. Zimbab𒈔we will be hoping to bring out their A-game on Irish soil in the upcoming Test.

Craig Ervine has been handed the responsibility of leading Zimbabwe in the one-off Test against Ireland. The likes of Sean Williams, Ervine and Prince Masvaure will have to do the heavy-lifting in the batting department. Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara and Richard Ngarava will be leading the bowling attack.

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Historical context and Test records

Ireland, granted Test status by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2018, became t🌼he 11th team eligible to play the longest format of the game♍. Since gaining Test status, Ireland have played 8 Test matches, winning 1 and losing 7.

In contrast, Zimbabwe have a much longer history in Test cricket, having been granted Test status in 1992 to become the ninth team to pl𓆏ay red-ball cricket. Over the years, Zimbabwe have played 117 Test matches, recording 13 wins, 75 losses, and 29 draws.

Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 2024: One-Off Test

• July 25 to July 29: One- Off Test at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast, 03:15 pm IST / 9:45 am GMT / 10:45 am local

Squads:

Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Hump🐬hreys, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, James M💞cCollum, PJ Moor, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young

Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), B🍨rian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Tendai Chatara, Tanaka Chivanga, Joylord Gumbie (wk), Roy Kaia, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Priꦡnce Masvaure, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Sean Williams

Broadcast and Live Streaming Details: 

• Indian subcontinent: Fancode
• Pakistan: Tapmad
• Sub-Saharan Africa (including Zimbabwe): SuperSport
• Ireland and UK: Cricket Ireland’s Youtube Channel
• Rest of the World: Cricket Ireland’s Youtube Channel

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