ZIM vs IRE Prediction, 2nd T20I, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Zimbabwe will lock horns with Ireland in the second T20I of the three-match series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Sunday, February 23. 

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Led by Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe is entering this T20I series after suffering a defeat to Afghanistan by 1-2 in the three-match T20I series in December 2024. Meanwhile, Ireland drew the two-match T20I series 1-1 against South Africa in September 2024. 

Both these teams have met against each other on 16 occasions in the T20I format. While Ireland bagged eight victories, Zimbabwe secured seven wins with one contest ending in no result.

ZIM vs IRE, 2nd T20I Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 2nd T20I

Time & Date: 5:00 PM IST, Sunday, February 23

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs IRE, 2nd T20I Pitch Report

The Harare surface is expected to assist batters comparatively. However, as the innings progress to the second innings, we can expect some relief for bowlers as the wicket might get a bit slow. Any score above 190 would be a bit tough for the chasing side to win the game.

ZIM vs IRE, 2nd T20I Probable XIs

Zimbabwe

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Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tinotenda Maposa.

Ireland

Paul Stirling (c), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock (wk), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Gareth Delany, Matthew Humphreys, Benjamin White, Graham Hume.

ZIM vs IRE, 2nd T20I Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Ireland

Both Ireland and Zimbabwe have been part of some exciting contests across formats. Though Ireland started the tour with a win in the one-off Test, Zimbabwe secured a 2-1 win in the three-match ODI series.

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We can expect a close contest between these two teams. Though Zimbabwe will have a home advantage, we can expect the Irish outfit to come out on top in this close match. Importantly, Ireland side has a decent record in the shortest format of the game.

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