Zimbabwe and Ireland will face each other in the 1st T20I of the Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025 on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM IST. Zimbabwe won the ODI series 2-1 before this T20I series. The match will be played at Harare Sports Club, Harare.
In this article, we have shared the best Dream11 prediction for the Zimbabwe vs Ireland 1st T20I in the Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025. We have also listed the probable playing XI, squads, pitch report, and more to help you pick the best Dream11 team.
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ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe
Wicketkeeper– L Tucker
Batters– B Bennett
All-rounders– S Raza (C), R Burl, W Madhevere, C Campher (VC)
Bowlers– M Adair, J Little, R Ngarava, B Muzarabani, T Gwandu
ZIM vs IRE Pitch Report 1st T20I of Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025
The pitch at Harare Sports Club is good for both batters and bowlers. Pacers may get some movement early, while spinners will get help as the ball gets older. Batters who adjust well can score big runs. The team batting first will have an advantage, as conditions may get tougher later. The average total here is 150 runs, while the average first-innings score is 180 runs.
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ZIM vs IRE 1st T20I Weather Report
The forecast shows a 40% chance of rain during the match on Tuesday in Harare. The temperature will be around 24°C with 70% humidity. There is no chance of heavy rain during the game.
ZIM vs IRE 1st T20I Dream11 Team Top Captain & Vice Captain Choices
1. S Raza- Sikandar Raza has scored 2,347 runs in T20Is. He has earned great respect and admiration from fans worldwide. He was in good form in the ODI series against Ireland. He is a great choice for the captain spot.
2. C Campher- Curtis Campher is a skilled Irish cricketer who plays as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer. In T20Is, he has played 58 matches, scoring 898 runs at a strike rate of 126 and taking 31 wickets in 46 innings with an economy of 8 and a strike rate of 24. You can make him the vice-captain of your fantasy squad.
3. M Adair – Mark Adair has taken 127 wickets in T20Is. In 88 matches, he has scored 724 runs at a strike rate of 125 and taken 127 wickets in 88 innings with an economy of 7.7 and a strike rate of 15. He scored 30 runs in the last match. With 6.5 fantasy credits and 24 fantasy points, he is a good choice for the vice-captain of your fantasy squad.
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ZIM vs IRE 1st T20I Injury Updates
There are no injury updates from either team.
ZIM vs IRE Possible Playing XI 1st T20I
Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Wesley Madhevere, Tony Munyonga, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava.
Ireland: Paul Stirling (C), Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Graham Hume.
ZIM vs IRE 1st T20I Squads
Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Johnathan Campbell, Trevor Gwandu, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarva, Newman Nyamhuri, Nyasha Mayavo, Sikandar Raza
Ireland Squad: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White
ZIM vs IRE 1st T20I Match Prediction- Who Will Win?
Ireland is in good form in recent matches and will likely win this match. Their balanced team and strong bowling unit give them an advantage, making them the favorites for this game. They are expected to win the 1st T20I of the series.