ZIM vs IRE Head to Head Records- 2nd ODI, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025

Zimbabwe will be eyeing a series-clinching win when they take on Ireland in the second game of the ongoing three-match ODI series. The game is scheduled to take place on Sunday (February 16) at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.

Zimbabwe have taken a 1-0 lead in the series after winning the first ODI and have the opportunity to wrap up the series in the second ODI. The home side won the first ODI earlier this week by 49 runs to take the lead.

Batting first, Zimbabwe scored 299/5 in 50 overs thanks to brilliant knocks from Brian Bennett and their captain Craig Ervine. Bennett starred with the bat, scoring a career-best 169 off 163 balls while Ervine scored 66 runs off 61 balls.

In reply, Ireland were all out for 250 runs. With Zimbabwe and Ireland now gearing up for the crucial second ODI, we are taking a look at their head-to-head record in ODIs.

ZIM vs IRE Head to Head Records- 2nd ODI, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025:

ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

According to ZIM vs IRE head-to-head records in ODIs, both teams have played 23 ODIs against each other so far. By winning the first ODI, Zimbabwe have closed down the gap in the head-to-head record against Ireland.

Zimbabwe have now won nine of the 23 ODIs against Ireland while the latter have won 10 ODIs against the African outfit. One match between the two teams ended in a tie while three games ended with no result.

At the Harare Sports Club, both the teams have played 14 ODIs against each other. Of those 14 games, Zimbabwe have won 7 while Ireland have won 5. Two games between the two teams in Harare ended in no result.

ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 matches

In the last five games between Zimbabwe and Ireland, the former have won one while the latter have won two. The other two games ended with no result.

ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Records: Best performers

Craig Ervine and Paul Stirling jointly hold the record for scoring most runs in ZIM vs IRE ODIs. Before the start of the series, the record was held by Ireland captain Paul Stirling. However, Ervine has managed to equal Stirling's tally after scoring 66 runs.

The Zimbabwe and Ireland captains have scored 640 runs each in this fixture. Ervine has 640 runs in 16 games against Ireland. He has also hit two centuries and four half-centuries against Ireland in the 50-over format. Ervine also became the second player after Stirling to score 600 runs in this fixture.

On the other hand, Stirling, who scored 32 runs in the first ODI of the ongoing series, has played 21 games against Zimbabwe so far. The right-handed batsman has hit five fifties against the African outfit.

Among the bowlers, the record for taking most wickets in ZIM vs IRE ODIs is held by Ireland's Tim Murtagh. He picked up 18 wickets in 7 ODIs against Zimbabwe. For Zimbabwe, the record is held by Blessing Muzarabani. The fast-bowler picked up 4 wickets in the first ODI to take his tally to 13 wickets from 8 ODIs against Ireland.

Conclusion

Zimbabwe have improved their head-to-head record against Ireland by winning the first ODI. With momentum on their side, they will be looking to win the second game as well and further enhance their record.