ZIM vs IRE Prediction, 3rd ODI, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Zimbabwe will cross swords with Ireland in the third ODI of the three-match series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Tuesday, February 18.

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In the second ODI, after losing the toss, Zimbabwe were tasked to bat first. Wesley Madhevere (61) and Sikandar Raza (58) were impressive as they managed to post a good-looking total of 245 runs in 49 overs.

For Ireland, Mark Adair shined with a four-wicket haul while Curtis Campher scalped a three-wicket haul, conceding only 13 runs in five overs.

In the chase, Ireland took 48.4 overs to cross the winning line by six wickets. Captain Paul Stirling amassed 89 runs in 102 balls with eight fours and two sixes while Curtis Campher, batting at no.3, scored 63 runs.

ZIM vs IRE, 3rd ODI Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd ODI

Time & Date: 1:00 PM IST, Tuesday, February 18

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs IRE, 3rd ODI Pitch Report

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The Harare surface assisted batters comparatively as the innings progressed to the second innings. The captain winning the toss would love to bowl first and put pressure on the opposition. Any score above 280 would be a bit tough for the opposition. 

ZIM vs IRE, 3rd ODI Probable XIs

Zimbabwe

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

Ireland

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

ZIM vs IRE, 3rd ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Ireland

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After facing a 49-run defeat in the first ODI, Ireland made a stunning comeback in the second affair to secure a six-wicket win. With the Irish side having a strong combination with both bat and ball, we can expect them to add another win in the third ODI and seal the three-match series 2-1 in their favor.

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