Preview:
Zimbabwe will battle it out against Ireland in the first T20I on Friday, August 27. Zimbabwe played a three-match T20I series against Bangladesh recently and lost the series 2-1. However, on the other hand, Ireland was white-washed by the Proteas in the three-match T20I series.
Both the teams enter this series with the backdrop of defeats. Both Zimbabwe and Ireland will be keen to start the series on a winning note. It would be an interesting contest to watch out for the cricket on-lookers.
Match Details:
Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I
Venue: Castle Avenue, Dublin
Date & Time: August 27 at 4:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to be a balanced one. Both the batters and bowlers might get equal assistance. The pacers have been more successful in this venue.
Probable Playing XIs for IRL vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Ireland
Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Andrew Balbirnie (c), George Dockrell, Harry Tector, Simi Singh, Lorcan Tucker, Shane Getkate, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little
Zimbabwe
Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Regis Chakabva, Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine(c), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Milton Shumba, Wellington Masakadza, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani
Top Picks for IRL vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Paul Stirling is an extremely important asset for Ireland. In 81 T20I matches, he has chipped in 2167 runs at an average of 29.28. He can be a good pick for the match.
Luke Jongwe can be the other player to bank on for this match. He picked up a total of 5 wickets in the T20I series against Bangladesh. Heading into this series, he will be keen to perform for his team.
Mark Adair was the second-highest wicket-taker in the T20I series against the Proteas. He picked up 5 wickets in the series. He will be determined to perform well for his side.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IRL vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Lorcan Tucker, Regis Chakabva, Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Josh Little, Luke Jongwe(vc), Blessing Muzarabani,
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IRL vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Regis Chakabva, Kevin O’Brien, Craig Ervine, Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Mark Adair(c), Blessing Muzarabani(vc), Joshua Little
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Paul Stirling and Mark Adair
Vice-Captain Options: Luke Jongwe and Blessing Muzarabani
