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Zimbabwe will lock horns with Ireland in the third and last ODI of Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2023. The match will be played at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday (December 17). While the first ODI got abandoned due to rain, guests won the second clash by four wickets.
Hosts will be keen on winning the upcoming game to end the series on level terms, on the flip side, the Irishmen will be focussing on winning the game and clinch the series.
ODI stats and records at Harare Sports Club
- Total matches: 186
- Matches won batting first: 86
- Matches won bowling first: 95
- Average first Innings scores: 232
- Average second Innings scores: 198
- Highest total recorded: 408/6 (50 Overs) by Zimbabwe vs USA
- Lowest total recorded: 35/10 (18 Overs) by Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka
- Highest score chased: 328/3 (46.4 Overs) by South Africa vs Australia
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club pitch tends to offer favourable conditions for batters in the game’s early stages. Still, as the match progresses, it is anticipated to become more conducive to spin bowlers. As a result, winning the toss will likely lead to the decision to bat first, with the objective of setting a substantial total on the scoreboard.
Harare Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the Zimbabwe versus Ireland match in Harare indicates an 85% likelihood of rain. The humidity is expected to be at 76%, and the wind speed is forecasted to be 11 kilometres per hour.
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ZIM vs IRE, Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie (wk), Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Brandon Mavuta, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga.
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Joshua Little.
