Cricket Free Tips | ICC T20 World Cup 2022, Group B- Match 4: ZIM vs IRE

ZIM vs IRE Match Details 

Match: Zimbabwe vs Ireland, Group B Match 4 | ICC T20 World Cup 2022

Date: Monday, 17 October 2022

Time: 13:30 (GMT+5.5) / 14:00 (GMT+6)

Format: T20I

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

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ZIM vs IRE Preview

• In any of its previous five appearances at the T20 World Cup, Ireland has failed to advance to the knockout round.
• In white ball cricket, Sikandar Raza has been in excellent form this year.
• Ireland will rely heavily on Paul Stirling’s expertise.

 

Zimbabwe and Ireland square off in the second round of Pool B of the 2022 T20 World Cup on Monday night in Tasmania. Zimbabwe was barred from international competitions throughout the qualification season, hence they were unable to participate in the competition last year. In Pool A, Ireland came in third place in 2021. At 19:00 local time, the game begins at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

With several seasoned athletes, Zimbabwe will compete in the T20 World Cup. They should be able to compete with Ireland, although they might not have adequate batting depth.

Ireland has faced tough competition this year, with elite teams like India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Afghanistan this summer. They will view themselves as the game’s favorites.

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ZIM vs IRE Weather Report

On the day of the game, Hobart is forecast to see sporadic rain and drizzle; as a result, the game may be cut short.

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ZIM vs IRE Match Toss Prediction

With cold temperatures predicted for the game’s conclusion, neither team will want to be on the field. According to our forecast, both captains will opt to bowl first.

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ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report

Both pace bowlers and spin bowlers will find something on this pitch. Expect some swing to be produced by the overhead circumstances.

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Zimbabwe Team News & Probable Playing XIs

Regis Chakabva, a keeper-batter, will lead Zimbabwe in its return to significant international competition. Due to injuries, they have not been able to pitch their strongest XI during the past several months, but they have a fully fit team to choose from for this game.

Recent form – W L W W W

Zimbabwe’s Probable XI

Craig Ervine (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani

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Ireland Team News & Probable Playing XIs

In order to give their starting XI as much playing time as possible, Ireland has looked to Andy Balbirnie to command a relatively stable team over the past four months. Prior to their initial game of the T20 World Cup 2022, the entire team has experience playing against powerful teams, and there are no injuries in the lineup.

Recent form – W L L W W

Ireland’s Probable XI

Andy Balbirnie(c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Conor Olphert, Josh Little, Brian McCarthy

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ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)

Team	Won	Lost
Zimbabwe	2	3
Ireland	3	2

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ZIM vs IRE – Group B- Match 4, Dream 11

Wicket-keeper

• Lorcan Tucker

Batters

• Harry Tector
• Paul Stirling (VC)
• Craig Ervine
• Ryan Burl

All-Rounders

• Sikandar Raza (C)
• Sean Williams
• Curtis Campher

Bowlers

• Josh Little
• Mark Adair
• Brad Evans

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ZIM vs IRE Prediction

Winning the toss

• Ireland

Top batsman

• Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza 
• Ireland – Paul Stirling

Top bowler

• Zimbabwe – Wesley Madhevere
• Ireland – Josh Little

Most sixes

• Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza
• Ireland – Paul Stirling

Player of the Match

• Ireland – Paul Stirling

Team Scores Batting First

• Zimbabwe – 140+
• Ireland – 160+

Ireland is the favorite to win this match.

 

Both Zimbabwe and Ireland will feel that they need to win this game to give themselves the best chance of finishing in the top two in a competitive group that also includes Scotland and the West Indies. While both teams will have their moments in the spotlight, Ireland is our pick to win the game.