IRE-W vs ZIM-W Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Ireland Women will lock horns with Zimbabwe Women in the first ODI of the two-match series at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, on Saturday, July 26.

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Led by Gaby Lewis, Ireland Women are coming into this game after defeating Zimbabwe Women by 3-0 in the three-match T20I series. On the other hand, Zimbabwe Women levelled the two-match ODI series 1-1 against the USA Women in their most recent series in May 2025. 

IRE-W vs ZIM-W, 1st ODI Match Details

Match: Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women, ODI Series 2025, Match 1

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Time & Date: 3:15 PM IST, Saturday, July 26

Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

IRE-W vs ZIM-W, 1st ODI Pitch Report

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The Belfast surface is expected to give batters good momentum in the initial few overs. However, spinners and slow bowlers will get their fair share in the middle overs.

IRE-W vs ZIM-W, 1st ODI Probable XIs

Ireland Women

Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Alana Dalzell, Jane Maguire, Ava Canning, Cara Murray

Zimbabwe Women

Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Kelis Ndhlovu, Loreen Tshuma, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Beloved Biza, Chiedza Dhururu, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Kudzai Chigora, Nomvelo Sibanda, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Tendai Makusha

IRE-W vs ZIM-W, 1st ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Ireland Women

Ireland Women are coming into this series after defeating Zimbabwe Women by 3-0 in the T20I series. Also, in the previous five ODIs between these two sides, Ireland Women bagged four victories, while one encounter ended in a tie.

That said, the Irish Women, led by Gaby Lewis, are expected to continue their domination over the Zimbabwe Women in this encounter with a comfortable win.

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