ZIM vs IRE Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Harare- 2nd ODI, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025
Published - 16 Feb 2025, 08:06 AM | Updated - 16 Feb 2025, 08:12 AM
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Ireland will look to bounce back when they take on Zimbabwe in the second match of the ongoing three-match ODI series. The crucial match is scheduled to be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Sunday (February 16).
Ireland suffered a crushing 49-run loss in the first ODI. They now need to win the second ZIM vs IRE ODI at any cost to keep the series alive.
Riding on Brian Bennett's career-best ODI knock, Zimbabwe posted a big total of 299/5 in 50 overs. Bennett opened the batting for the home side and scored 169 runs off 163 balls with the help of 20 fours and three sixes. Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine impressed with the bat as well, scoring 66 runs including three fours and four sixes.
In reply, Ireland never really looked in contention to chase down the total. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were reeling at 169/7 at one stage. The visitors were eventually bowled out for 250 runs with Blessing Muzarabani taking 4 wickets. Ahead of the second ZIM vs IRE ODI, we are taking a look at the weather and pitch report.
ZIM vs IRE Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Harare- 2nd ODI, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025:
ZIM vs IRE 2nd ODI, weather report of Harare:
The weather report for the second ZIM vs IRE ODI is not promising at all. There is a 46 percent chance of rain just before the start of the game. So, even if the game goes ahead, its start could be delayed due to rain or a wet outfield.
The chance of rain around 1:00 PM is around 50 percent. The weather forecast has predicted rain throughout the match. So, even if the entire game is not washed out, it won't be very surprising if the upcoming ZIM vs IRE game loses a considerable number of overs.
ZIM vs IRE Pitch report:
Here are the stats of the Harare Sports Club, Harare:
| Matches Played | 187 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 54 (28.88%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 105 (56.15%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 23 (12.30%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 86 (45.26%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 95 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 84 (44.21%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 98 (51.58%) |
| Matches Tied | 1 (0.53%) |
| Matches with No Result | 4 (2.14%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 408/6 (Zimbabwe) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 35 (Zimbabwe) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 328/3 (South Africa) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 29.49 |
| Average Runs per Over | 4.82 |
| Average Score Batting First | 226 |
Even though bowlers were expected to dominate the proceedings during the first ZIM vs IRE ODI, the batsmen stole the show. Brian Bennett's career-best knock of 169 runs propelled Zimbabwe to a big total of 299.
However, most of the other batters struggled to score big and it would not be surprising if the bowlers make a bigger impact in the upcoming game. The surface at the Harare Sports Club has usually favored the bowlers more.
In the last ODI played at the venue before the first game of the ongoing series, Zimbabwe could score only 127 runs against Afghanistan and lost the game by 8 wickets. So, the second game could turn out to be a contest where batsmen struggle to make a big impact. The average first innings total at the venue is 226 runs and anything above 250 will be a very good total to defend.
Conclusion:
The weather forecast is a big worry ahead of the second ZIM vs IRE ODI. There is a good chance of rain playing spoilsport. Both the teams will be hoping that rain stays away and they get the chance to win the game.
