ZIM vs IRE, 1st T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2023

Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the commencement of an action-packed T20 International (T20I) series between Zimbabwe and Ireland, set to kick off on December 7 at Harare Sports Club. Sikandar Raza will lead the home side in the T20 format, while Paul Stirling has been entrusted with captaincy duties for Ireland.

The upcoming series follows a closely contested encounter between the two nations earlier this year in January when they locked horns in a three-match T20I series in Harare, ultimately ending in a 1-1 draw. The teams now look forward to renewing their rivalry, with both sides boasting six wins and six defeats from their previous 12 T20I meetings, making for a compelling showdown on paper.

Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2023, 1st T20I:

• Date and Time: December 07; 04:00 pm GMT | 09:30 pm IST | 6:00 pm Local
• Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Harare Sports Club Pitch report:

Traditionally, the Harare Sports Club pitch tends to be batters-friendly. However, as the game unfolds, it is anticipated to offer support to spinners. Consequently, winning the toss is expected to lead to the decision to bat first, aiming to set a significant total on the scoreboard.

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker
• Batters: Sean Williams, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Craig Ervine
• All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Ryan Burl
• Bowlers: Joshua Little, Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Sikandar Raza (c), Curtis Campher (vc)
Choice 2: Sean Williams (c), Paul Stirling (vc)

ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Andy Balbirnie, Innocent Kaia, Gareth Delany, Richard Ngarava

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ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 7, 04:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Theo van Woerkom, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Joshua Little, Neil Rock, Gareth Delany, Graham Hume, Ross Adair

Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine, Clive Madande (wk), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza (c), Wessly Madhevere, Ryan Burl, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Brian Bennett, Trevor Gwandu, Luke Jongwe, Brandon Mavuta, Carl Mumba

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