IRE vs ZIM Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 32, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI, and Pitch Report

Ireland vs Zimbabwe ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Match 32 prediction at Pallekele Stadium: Zimbabwe favorites after shock Australia win (23r), 3/5 form vs Ireland's 2/5; balanced Kandy pitch avg 152 (spin 31wkts, pace 30); Blessing Muzarabani (7wkts) key for ZIM edge.

16 Feb 2026 14:53 IST

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Ireland will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the 32nd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekale International Stadium in Pallekale on Tuesday, February 17.

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Led by Lorcan Tucker, Ireland suffered defeats in their first and second games against Sri Lanka and Australia. However, they secured a win in their third game against Oman. On the other hand, the Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe secured consecutive wins against Oman and Australia, respectively.

IRE vs ZIM, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 32 Details

Match: Ireland vs Zimbabwe, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 32

Time & Date: 3:00 PM IST, Tuesday, February 17

Venue: Pallekale International Stadium, Pallekale

IRE vs ZIM, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 32 Pitch Report

The two games played at this venue in this campaign recorded an average first-innings score of 192. We can expect a decent batting wicket right from the powerplay overs. It's wise to bat first after winning the toss and put up a big total.

IRE vs ZIM, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 32 Probable XIs

Ireland

Ross Adair, Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (c) (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little.

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.

IRE vs ZIM, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 32 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Zimbabwe.

Ireland and Zimbabwe have played 18 T20Is against each other. Ireland has secured eight wins, while Zimbabwe has also bagged wins in eight games. With Zimbabwe having a winning momentum on their side, we can expect them to continue it, bagging a hat-trick victory in this game.

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