ZIM vs IRE Prediction, 3rd T20I, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Zimbabwe will take on Ireland in the third T20I of three-match series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Tuesday, February 25.

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In the second T20I, Ireland were tasked to bat first after losing the toss. The visitors could put up only 137/8 in 20 overs. Lorcan Tucker was the top-scorer with 46 runs in 40 balls. Medium pacer Trevor Gwandu was the star bowler with three wickets, conceding 24 runs in four overs.

In the chase, Zimbabwe took 19.1 overs to chase down the target with three wickets in hand. Tony Munyonga was the best scorer with 43* runs in 30 balls. Craig Young's four-fer went in vain for Ireland.

ZIM vs IRE, 3rd T20I Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd T20I

Time & Date: 10:00 PM IST, Tuesday, February 25

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs IRE, 3rd T20I Pitch Report

The Harare surface is expected to assist both batters and bowlers. The spin and slow bowlers would get a lot of momentum on this wicket. Any score above 170 would be a bit tough for the chasing side.

ZIM vs IRE, 3rd T20I Probable XIs

Zimbabwe

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Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.

Ireland

Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Joshua Little, Benjamin White.

ZIM vs IRE, 3rd T20I Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Zimbabwe

After the first T20I ended in no result, Zimbabwe bagged a nail-biting win in the last over of the second T20I by three wickets. While toss plays a crucial factor, we can expect the Irish side to put up a better effort in the final game of the tour.

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That said, Zimbabwe would be aiming to continue their winning momentum and seal the three-match T20I series 2-0. 

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