ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025, One-off Test
Published - 05 Feb 2025, 07:07 PM | Updated - 05 Feb 2025, 07:15 PM
Zimbabwe will be taking on Ireland in the first match of the Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on 6th February at 01:30 PM IST.
Get the best ZIM vs IRE Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st match of the Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025. Expert analysis and more.
ZIM vs IRE Match Preview:
Zimbabwe and Ireland will face off in a one-off Test starting on 6th February at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. This match marks an important contest for both teams as they look to strengthen their red-ball credentials.
Craig Ervine will lead Zimbabwe, while Andrew Balbirniewill captain Ireland. Zimbabwe will rely on experienced players like Sean Williams, Blessing Muzarabani, and Craig Ervine to deliver strong performances. Meanwhile, Ireland will count on key players such as Paul Stirling, LorcanTucker, and Mark Adair to make an impact.
These two teams have limited experience against each other in Test cricket, making this an exciting and unpredictable contest. Both sides will aim to showcase their skills and secure a memorable victory. A competitive game is expected between these evenly matched teams.
ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Zimbabwe | 0 |
| Ireland | 1 |
ZIM vs IRE Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 19°C |
| Weather Forecast | broken clouds |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 281 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Poor |
| Winning % | 20% |
ZIM vs IRE Playing 11s (Predicted):
Zimbabwe Playing 11: Joylord Gumbie, Benjamin Curran, T Kaitano, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Blessing Muzurbani, Richard Ngarva, Newman Nyamburi, Victor Nyauchi, Brian Bennett, Nick Welch
Ireland Playing 11: Andrew Balbirnie, Peter Moor, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Barry McCarthy, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Andy McBrine, Mathew Humphreys
Hot Picks for ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Sean Williams – A key player for Zimbabwe, Williams is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm orthodox spinner. He brings valuable experience and balance to the team with both his batting and bowling skills. |
| Brian Bennett – A versatile player from Zimbabwe, Bennett is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. His all-round abilities make him a valuable asset to the team, contributing with both bat and ball. |
Top Picks:
| Curtis Campher – He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He brings a strong all-round presence to the team, offering valuable contributions both with the bat and the ball. |
| Brian Bennett – A versatile player from Zimbabwe, Bennett is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. His all-round abilities make him a valuable asset to the team, contributing with both bat and ball. |
Budget Picks:
| Andy McBrine – A versatile player from Ireland. His ability to control the middle overs with the ball and provide stability in the batting order makes him an essential asset for the team. |
| Ben Curran – As a left-handed opening batsman from Zimbabwe, Curran plays a crucial role at the start of the innings. His ability to provide solid foundations in the early overs is key for his team's success. |
ZIM vs IRE Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Sean Williams & Brian Bennett |
| Vice-Captain | Mark Adair & Curtis Campher |
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today Match One-off Test Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Nyasha Mayavo | 6.0 credits | NA |
| Peter Moor | 7.0 credits | NA |
ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today Match One-off Test Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Sean Williams |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Brian Bennett |
| Punt Picks | Craig Ervine and Paul Stirling |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-5-4-1 |
ZIM vs IRE Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Ireland is expected to win this match.
