One-off Test of the Ireland in Zimbabwe, One-Off Test, 2025 has Zimbabwe taking on Ireland at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on 6th February 2025 at 01:30 PM IST.
ZIM vs IRE (Zimbabwe vs Ireland), One-off Test - Match Information
Match: Zimbabwe vs Ireland, One-off Test
Date: 6th February 2025
Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
ZIM vs IRE, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 294 runs. The pitch at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Temperature is expected to be around 25.68 °C with 48% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.78 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
ZIM vs IRE, Head to Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Ireland beat Zimbabwe. Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorcan Tucker | 4 | 228 | 57 | 0 | - | 0, 56, 125, 1, 46 | - |
| Ben Curran | 3 | 271 | 54.2 | 0 | - | 15, 38, 68, 41, 109 | - |
| Craig Ervine | 3 | 425 | 106.3 | 0 | - | 75, 53, 104, 22, 171 | - |
- Lorcan John Tucker
Lorcan Tucker is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 114 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches Lorcan Tucker has scored 0, 56, 125, 1, 46 runs at an average of 57 per match.
- Benjamin Jack Curran
Ben Curran is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 129 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches Ben Curran has scored 15, 38, 68, 41, 109 runs at an average of 54.2 per match.
- Craig Richard Ervine
Craig Ervine is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 129 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Craig Ervine has scored 75, 53, 104, 22, 171 runs averaging 106.3 per match.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 2 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 18.9 | 0, 0, 4, 0, 19 | 0, 2, 0, 6, 0 |
| Matthew Humphreys | 3 | 31 | 31 | 7 | 18.1 | 27, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 5, 5 |
| Barry McCarthy | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 36 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 7 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Blessing Muzarabani
Blessing Muzarabani is a Bowler and has an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 0, 2, 0, 6, 0 wickets at an average of 18.9. Blessing Muzarabani has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 2 matches this player played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Matthew James Humphreys
Matthew Humphreys is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. Matthew Humphreys has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 18.1. Matthew Humphreys has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Barry John McCarthy
Barry McCarthy is a Bowler and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 36. Barry McCarthy has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Williams | 2 | 254 | 84.7 | 2 | 72.5 | 49, 16, 154, 0, 35 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Andy McBrine | 2 | 83 | 83 | 8 | 14.1 | 0, 28, 0, 55, 0 | 3, 0, 4, 0, 1 |
| Mark Adair | 2 | 24 | 24 | 9 | 14.4 | 0, 0, 0, 24, 0 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 5 |
- Sean Colin Williams
Sean Williams is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 182 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the last 2 matches Sean Williams has scored 254 runs at an average of 84.7 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 72.5 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Sean Williams has been very successful at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
- Andrew Robert McBrine
Andy McBrine is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 122 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Andy McBrine is an off break Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 14.1. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 4, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Mark Richard Adair
Mark Adair is an All Rounder and has an average of 111 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Mark Adair is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 2 matches he has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 5 wickets at an average of 14.4. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
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ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Williams | 2 | 254 | 84.7 | 2 | 72.5 | 49, 16, 154, 0, 35 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Andy McBrine | 2 | 83 | 83 | 8 | 14.1 | 0, 28, 0, 55, 0 | 3, 0, 4, 0, 1 |
| Lorcan Tucker | 4 | 228 | 57 | 0 | - | 0, 56, 125, 1, 46 | - |
| Ben Curran | 3 | 271 | 54.2 | 0 | - | 15, 38, 68, 41, 109 | - |
| Craig Ervine | 3 | 425 | 106.3 | 0 | - | 75, 53, 104, 22, 171 | - |
- Sean Colin Williams
Sean Williams is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Sean Williams has an average of 182 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 2 matches this player has scored 49, 16, 154, 0, 35 runs averaging 84.7 per match. Sean Williams also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 72.5 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 2 matches Sean Williams played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Andrew Robert McBrine
Andy McBrine is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 122 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player bowls off break and in the recent 2 matches Andy McBrine has taken 8 wickets at an average of 14.1. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 4, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Lorcan John Tucker
Lorcan Tucker is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 114 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches Lorcan Tucker has scored 228 runs averaging 57 per match.
- Benjamin Jack Curran
Ben Curran is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 129 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Ben Curran has scored 271 runs at an average of 54.2 per match.
- Craig Richard Ervine
Craig Ervine can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 129 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Craig Ervine has scored 75, 53, 104, 22, 171 runs at an average of 106.3 per match.
ZIM vs IRE Squad Information
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Nyasha Mayavo, Joylord Gumbie, Nick Welch, Victor Nyauchi, Richard Ngarava, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Johnathan Campbell, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Ben Curran, Vincent Masekesa, Brian Bennett and Newman Nyamhuri
Ireland (IRE) Squad: Peter Moor, Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Morgan Topping, Matthew Humphreys and Gavin Hoey
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Lorcan Tucker and Peter Moor
Batters: Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Paul Stirling and Takudzwanashe Kaitano
All-Rounders: Sean Williams, Andy McBrine and Brian Bennett
Bowlers: Mark Adair and Graham Hume
Captain: Sean Williams
Vice-Captain: Lorcan Tucker
ZIM vs IRE (Zimbabwe vs Ireland), One-off Test Preview
In their last 5 games, Ireland have won 2 games and lost 3. Zimbabwe has faced defeat in the last 5 matches they have played.
Both teams last played against each other in the One-off Test of the Zimbabwe in Ireland, One-off Test Match, 2024 where Sean Williams scored the highest fantasy points for Zimbabwe with 144 match fantasy points while Andy McBrine topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Ireland with 222 match fantasy points.