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The three-match ODI series between Zimbabwe and Ireland is finely poised at 1-1, setting the stage for a thrilling decider at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe won the first ODI by 49 runs, thanks to Brian Bennett‘s explosive 168, but Ireland bounced back in the second game with a six-wicket victory, led by Paul Stirling‘s 89 and Curtis Campher‘s all-round brilliance. Both teams will be eager to clinch the series, making this a high-stakes encounter.
In ODIs, Zimbabwe and Ireland have faced each other 24 times, with Ireland winning 11 matches and Zimbabwe claiming 9 victories. Three matches ended in no result, and one ꦿwas tied. The recent contests have been closely fought, with both teams showcasing the💮ir strengths in different conditions.
Match Details: ZIM vs IRE, 3rd ODI
- Date and Time: February 18, 7:30 am GMT/ 01:00 pm IST/ 09:30 am local
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club pitch has historically offered a balanced contest between bat and ball. The average first-innings score in the last 10 ODIs here is 227, with chasing teams winning 105 out of 186 matches, indicating that the toss could play a crucial role. The pitch tends to assist fast bowlers early on, with bounce and movement, but slows down as the game progresses, bringing spinners into play. Weather forecasts suggest a slight chan🅺ce of rain, which could add another layer of complexity to the game.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Lorcan Tucker, Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Batters: Paul Stirling, Craig Ervine, Andrew Balbirnie, Brian Bennett
- All-rounders: Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher
- Bowler: Mark Adair
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Craig Ervine (c), Mark Adair (vc)
- Choice 2: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Curtis Campher (vc)
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ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Jꦜoshua Little, Craig Young, Richard Ngarava, Matthew Humphreys
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 18, 7:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Nyasha Mayavo, Johnathan ✃Campbell, Tinotenda Maposa
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorca💦n Tucker (wk), Morgan Topping, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young
