ZIM vs IRE Prediction, 2nd ODI, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Zimbabwe will take on Ireland in the second ODI of the three-match series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Saturday, February 16.

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In the first ODI, batting first, Zimbabwe posted a handsome total of 299/5 in 50 overs, thanks to Brian Bennett's 169-run knock and Craig Ervine's 66. Mark Adair scalped two wickets for Ireland while Josh Little, Graham Hume, and Andy McBrine picked up a wicket apiece.

In the chase, Ireland got bundled out for 250 runs in 46 overs, losing the game by 49 runs. Curtis Campher was the star batter, top-scoring with 44 runs. Blessing Muzarabani pocketed a match-winning four-wicket haul while Richard Ngarava scalped three wickets.

ZIM vs IRE, 2nd ODI Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 2nd ODI

Time & Date: 1:00 PM IST, Saturday, February 16

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs IRE, 2nd ODI Pitch Report

The surface in Harare assisted batters for the long duration of the match. However, as the innings progresses, we can anticipate bowlers coming into play. Any score above 290 would be a bit tough for the chasing side to bag a win.

ZIM vs IRE, 2nd ODI Probable XIs

Zimbabwe

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Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Johnathan Campbell, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.

Ireland

Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little.

ZIM vs IRE, 2nd ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Ireland

Though Ireland succumbed to a 49-run defeat in the first ODI, they had a decent outing with the ball and on the field. Despite starting off the series with a poor defeat, we can expect the Irish side, led by Paul Stirling to turn the tables and register an exceptional win in the second ODI to level the series 1-1.

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