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Zimbabwe Women are poised to host Ireland Women for a three-match ODI series, commencing on Thursday (January 18) at Harare Sports Club. The entirety of this series will unfold at the same venue. Subsequent to the ODI series, both teams will partake in a five-game T20I series. Mary-Anne Musonda will lead the Zimbabwe ODI squad, while Laura Delany will captain the Irish team.
Ireland’s past success and historical moments
In the preceding tour to Zimbabwe in October 2021, Ireland emerged triumphant in a 3-1 ODI series. Amy Hunter etched her name in history during that series, becoming the youngest-ever ODI centurion. The latest encounter between these teams occurred in the 2022 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier decider, where Ireland clinched a narrow four-run victory.
Zimbabwe women’s confidence boost
Zimbabwe Women bring confidence into this series following a successful campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in December 2023, securing a position in the ICC T20 World Cup Global Qualifier scheduled in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year.
Meanwhile, Ireland’s women’s cricket team approaches the series on a positive note, having recently triumphed over Scotland Women with a 2-1 victory in a three-match ODI series at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground in Spain.
Ireland Women tour of Zimbabwe 2024, ODI series Fixtures, Venues and Timings:
- January 18: First ODI at Harare Sports Club, Harare 12:45 pm IST/ 07:15 am GMT/ 9:15 am LOCAL
- January 21: Second ODI at Harare Sports Club, Harare 12:45 pm IST/ 07:15 am GMT/ 9:15 am LOCAL
- January 23: Third ODI at Harare Sports Club, Harare 12:45 pm IST/ 07:15 am GMT/ 9:15 am LOCAL
Also READ: Australia name 15-member Women’s squad for the white-ball series against South Africa
Squads:
Zimbabwe Women: Mary-Anne Musonda (c), Beloved Biza, Francisca Chipare, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Nyasha Gwanzura, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Precious Marange, Audrey Mazvishaya, Pellagia Mujaji, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Ashley Ndiraya, Kelis Ndhlovu, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma, Adel Zimunu
Ireland Women: Laura Delany (c), Ava Canning, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Sarah Forbes (wk), Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Joanna Loughran, Sophie MacMohan, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell
Broadcast and Live Streaming details:
- India: Fancode
- Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Cricket Women’s Facebook channel
- Ireland: Cricket Ireland Facebook Channel
Also READ: South Africa name 15-member Women’s squad for the white-ball series against Australia
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
