ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, 3rd ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates &amp; Pitch Report

Preview

ZIM vs IRE In the third ODI of Ireland’s (IRE) tour of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe (ZIM) will play Ireland. The Harare Sports Club is the venue for this game. With Ireland winning the second game and Zimbabwe winning the first by 50 runs, the series is now 1-1 after three matches. This tour’s One Day and Twenty20 International matches will all take place at the Harare Sports Club.

Brian Bennett made an outstanding 169 as Zimbabwe, when called to bat, amassed a huge 299 runs in the first innings. In his 163-ball innings, Bennett hit up to 20 fours and three sixes. He shared partnerships for the first two wickets with skipper Craig Ervine (worth 136) and Ben Curran (worth 95). With 299 runs scored, the hosts were barely above average for that wicket.

Ireland lost a couple early wickets in the powerplay, but they remained in the game for a significant portion of the second innings in response. There was a 50-run partnership between Campher and Stiirling, but once it was broken, Ireland was bowled out for 250. While Richard Ngarava took three wickets, Blessing Muzarabani finished with four for fifty-one.

Ireland tied the series after winning the second game by six wickets. The game’s best player was Curtis Campher. This game between these two teams is sure to be exciting, and Zimbabwe will be eager to recover.

ZIM vs IRE

Match Information

3rd ODI, Harare, February 18, 2025, 01:00 PM

Ireland

240/6(50.0ov)

Zimbabwe

246/1(39.3ov)

Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 9 wickets

Weather Report

Harare Sports Club

Clouds 19.3°C

92% (Humidity)

Pitch Report

The surface here will be a balanced one with good help for both pacers and spinners. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.

50% Pace Bowling

50% Spin Bowling

55% Batting Pitch

260 Average Score

45% Bowling Pitch

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

ZIM

W

L

W

L

L

W

ZIMvsIRE

ZIM Won By 9 wickets

L

ZIMvsIRE

IRE Won By 6 wickets

W

ZIMvsIRE

ZIM Won By 49 runs

L

ZIMvsAFG

AFG Won By 8 wickets

L

ZIMvsAFG

AFG Won By 232 runs

IRE

L

W

L

W

L

L

IREvsZIM

ZIM Won By 9 wickets

W

IREvsZIM

IRE Won By 6 wickets

L

IREvsZIM

ZIM Won By 49 runs

W

IREvsSA

IRE Won By 69 runs

L

IREvsSA

SA Won By 174 runs

2 Matches

5

Curtis Campher

IRE

3 Wkts

3 Matches

6

Graham Hume

IRE

3 Wkts

6

Andy Balbirnie

IRE

64 Runs

99 Balls Faced

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe:

Ben Curran, Craig Ervine(c), Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Johnathan Campbell, Tadiwanashe Marumani†, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.

Ireland:

Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling(c), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Lorcan Tucker†, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little.

Fantasy Sports Team

Team 1

IRE5 : 6ZIM

CR: 90/ 100

WICKET KEEPER

L Tucker

IRE - 7.5 Cr

BATSMEN

P Stirling

IRE - 8.5 Cr

C Ervine

ZIM - 9 Cr

B Bennett

ZIM - 8 Cr

ALL ROUNDERS

C

S Raza

ZIM - 9 Cr

A McBrine

IRE - 8 Cr

W Madhevere

ZIM - 7.5 Cr

VC

C Campher

IRE - 8.5 Cr

BOWLERS

M Adair

IRE - 7.5 Cr

R Ngarava

ZIM - 8 Cr

B Muzarabani

ZIM - 8.5 Cr

Player Picks

Mark Adair

Mark Adair is the leading wicket-taker for IRE with six wickets at an economy of 5.45. He is a handy batter too.

Paul Stirling

Paul Stirling is the leading scorer for IRE with 121 runs at an average of 60.50. He has a top score of 89.

Blessing Muzarabani

Blessing Muzarabani is the leading wicket-taker for ZIM with five wickets at an economy of 5.36 and a strike rate of 22.8. He has a BBI of 4/51.

C

Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza scored 66 runs at an average of 33 and picked up a wicket at an economy of 4.82.

C