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The three-match ODI series between Zimbabwe and Ireland is finely poised at 1-1, setting the stage for a thrilling decider at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe won the first ODI by 49 runs, thanks to Brian Bennett‘s explosive 168, but Ireland bounced back in the second game with a six-wicket victory, led by Paul Stirling‘s 89 and Curtis Campher‘s all-round brilliance. Both teams will be eager to clinch the series, making this a high-stakes encounter.
In ODIs, Zimbabwe and Ireland have faced each other 24 times, with Ireland winning 11 matches and Zimbabwe claiming 9 victories. Three matches ended in no result, and one was tied. The recent contests have been closely fought, with both teams showcasing their strengths in different conditions.
Match Details: ZIM vs IRE, 3rd ODI
- Date and Time: February 18, 7:30 am GMT/ 01:00 pm IST/ 09:30 am local
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club pitch has historically offered a balanced contest between bat and ball. The average first-innings score in the last 10 ODIs here is 227, with chasing teams winning 105 out of 186 matches, indicating that the toss could play a crucial role. The pitch tends to assist fast bowlers early on, with bounce and movement, but slows down as the game progresses, bringing spinners into play. Weather forecasts suggest a slight chance of rain, which could add another layer of complexity to the game.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Lorcan Tucker, Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Batters: Paul Stirling, Craig Ervine, Andrew Balbirnie, Brian Bennett
- All-rounders: Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher
- Bowler: Mark Adair
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Craig Ervine (c), Mark Adair (vc)
- Choice 2: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Curtis Campher (vc)
Also READ: Twitter reactions: Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher lead Ireland to a series-leveling win over Zimbabwe in 2nd ODI
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Joshua Little, Craig Young, Richard Ngarava, Matthew Humphreys
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 18, 7:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Nyasha Mayavo, Johnathan Campbell, Tinotenda Maposa
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Morgan Topping, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young
