Preview:
Ireland and Zimbabwe will lock horns for the final T20I on Saturday, September 4. Zimbabwe won the first T20I and took an early lead in the series. However, Ireland bounced back stronger to win three straight matches.
Ireland have clinched the T20I series. Heading into the final match, the men in green will aim to carry their domination further. WOn the other hand, Zimbabwe will look to win the game and end the proceedings on a positive note.
Match Details:
Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 5th T20I
Venue: Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason, Bready
Date & Time: September 4 at 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to be a balanced one. Both the batters and bowlers can expect equal assistance.
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Probable Playing XIs for IRL vs ZIM:
Ireland
Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Andrew Balbirnie (c), George Dockrell, Shane Getkate, William McClintock, Neil Rock (wk), Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Craig Young
Zimbabwe
Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Regis Chakabva (wk), Dion Myers, Craig Ervine (c), Milton Shumba, Donald Tiripano, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
Top Picks for IRL vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Paul Stirling is the highest run-getter in the series so far. He has scored 215 runs in the four matches so far. In the 4th T20I, he scored 39 runs. He can be a good pick for this match.
Kevin O’Brien has scored 141 runs in the series so far. He scored 41 runs in the last match. He can be another good pick for this game.
Shane Getkate is the highest wicket-taker in the series so far. He has scalped 8 wickets in the series, and in the last match as well, he picked up 2 wickets. He can be a good player to bank on.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IRL vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Regis Chakabva, Kevin O’Brien (vc), Paul Stirling (c), Craig Ervine, George Dockrell, Shane Getkate, Wesley Madhevere, Simi Singh, Luke Jongwe, Mark Adair, Craig Young
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IRL vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Regis Chakabva, Paul Stirling, Craig Ervine, Andrew Balbirnie, Dion Myers, Wesley Madhevere, Shane Getkate (c), Simi Singh, Luke Jongwe, Mark Adair (vc), Richard Ngarava
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Paul Stirling and Shane Getkate
Vice-Captain Options: Kevin O’Brien and Mark Adair
