IRE-W vs ZIM-W Prediction, T20I Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Ireland Women will lock horns with Zimbabwe Women in the first match of the T20I series at Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin on Sunday, July 20.

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Led by Gaby Lewis, Ireland Women are coming into this series after defeating Bangladesh Women by 3-0 in the three-match T20I series away from home in December 2024. On the other hand, the Chipo Mugeri-led Zimbabwe Women’s team is entering this series after defeating the USA Women by 2-1 in the three-match T20I series away from home in April 2025.

It would be an interesting series between these exciting women’s teams. However, the Irish team will have an impressive home advantage on their side.

IRE-W vs ZIM-W, 1st T20I Match Details

Match: Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women, T20I Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 8:30 PM IST, Sunday, July 20

Venue: Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin

IRE-W vs ZIM-W, 1st T20I Pitch Report

The Dublin surface will assist batters right from the powerplay overs. While there may be a swing on offer initially with the new ball, batters will aim to come out all guns blazing, aiming for scores of above 170.

IRE-W vs ZIM-W, 1st T20I Probable XIs

Ireland Women

Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Rebecca Stokell, Coulter Reilly, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire

Zimbabwe Women

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

IRE-W vs ZIM-W, 1st T20I Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Ireland Women

In the last five matches played between Ireland Women and Zimbabwe Women, the Gaby Lewis-led Irish side bagged five consecutive wins and would be eager to utilize their home advantage to the fullest and bag another comfortable win.

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