Zimbabwe vs Ireland Twenty20. 2nd Match Prediction
Harare Sports Club
Twenty20. 2nd Match
ZIM
IRE
Chance of Winning
30%After completing the first T20i match of the series Ireland and Zimbabwe are all set to clash for the second T20i match of the series on 14th January 2023 at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Zimbabwe currently is leading in the series by defeating the visitors in the last game, while Ireland is in search of registering their first win and levelling up in the series. We expect another cliff-hanging match between both teams as Zimbabwe will aim to seal the series, while Ireland will eye to level the series by 1-1. Winning this series will give the team a sense of confidence for the ODI series after completing the T20i series.
Facts
Sean Williams played a remarkable inning in the previous game. He was the highest run-scorer for Zimbabwe in the first t20i with 34 runs in 30 balls while chasing. We are expecting him to be the Highest run scorer for Zimbabwe in the upcoming match as well. Tendai Chatara picked 2 wickets with an economy of 5.1 in 3.2 overs in the last match against Ireland and is our prediction for the Highest wicket-taker for Zimbabwe.
Harry Tector struggled to play against Zimbabwean bowlers in the first innings of the previous game. We are expecting him to bounce back and be the Highest run-scorer for Ireland in the upcoming game. Mark Adair picked 2 wickets and was the most economical bowler for his team in the second and he is our pick for the top wicket-taker for Ireland.
We pick Sean Williams for the Player of the Match award as he averages 24.38 in the T20i format.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Chance of Winning
Zimbabwe outshined Ireland in the first t20i in every department of cricket. They first bowled out Ireland’s batsmen at 114 runs and then chased the target in just 18 overs. Ireland would like to bring their form from their last series against Afghanistan. Andrew Balbirnie will again have to regain his form in the second t20i to level up the series by 1-1.
Zimbabwe on the other hand is playing their first T20i series of the year and is on the mission of making it a memorable one by whitewashing the visitors. Moreover, looking at the home advantage and their pristine performance in the tour we are favouring Zimbabwe to win the 2nd t20i game.
Our Prediction
After the first game players in Zimbabwe looks more dominant and confident than Ireland. With the likes of Ryan Burl and Sean Williams, we might again see Zimbabwe being on the winnings side at Harare Sports Club. While Ireland performed terribly in the first t20i and is in hopes of getting better in the second t20i match on 14th January 2023. Looking at the past performances and player forms we are predicting Zimbabwe to win the second T20i match between Ireland and Zimbabwe.
Tops Bets for Zimbabwe vs Ireland Match
- Odds for Zimbabwe – 1.58
- Odds for Ireland – 2.384
- Top batter bets for Craig Ervine – 4.5
- Top batter bets for Wesley Madhevere – 5.2
- Top batter bets for Harry Tector – 4.8
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20i Prediction & Betting Tips 2022
Both Zimbabwe and Ireland ranks one above another in the ICC rankings of the T20 format. It will be an exciting contest on 14th January 2023. This 2nd T20i match will be a treat to watch for cricket fans as it’s a do-or-die game for Ireland and a series-decider game for Zimbabwe. A win in the second match will secure the series for Zimbabwe and they have greater odds of winning the upcoming encounter.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd T20i Match Live Streaming
The second T20i match against Zimbabwe and Ireland will be live-streamed on the Fan code app and website. There won’t be any television broadcast of the match in India.
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Zimbabwe vs Ireland Match Toss Prediction
The pitch at Harare Sports Club, Harare has always been a batting-friendly pitch. The Pacers get a bit of assistance with the new ball during the initial stage of the game. The batsmen once they get settled can play their shots easily at this venue. Spin bowling can change the course of the fixture in the middle overs. Anything between 150-160 would be a par score first innings score on this pitch.
To conclude, under normal circumstances, the team winning the toss should opt to bowl first as Zimbabwe did in the previous encounter.
Weather Report
Harare Sports Club, Harare weather forecasted for the next 10 days will have a maximum temperature of 31°c / 86°f on Wed 12th Jan. Min temperature will be 17°c / 60°f on Thur 13th Jan. The windiest day is expected to see a wind of up to 33 km / 21 mph on Fri 14th Jan. There are no chances of rain in Harare.
Zimbabwe Player List
Zimbabwe Squad – Ryan Burl, Tendai Chatara, Bradley Evans, Luke Jongwe, Innocent Kaia, Clive Madande, Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine ©, Gary Ballance
Zimbabwe doesn’t have their best T20 player Sikandar Raza in their panel and it will a tough ride for the team to win without him on their side.
Zimbabwe predicted playing XI:
| Player Name | Role |
| Craig Ervine | Captain |
| Clive Madande | Wicket Keeper |
| Gary Ballance | Batsman |
| Clive Madande | Batsman |
| Wesley Madhevere | Batsman |
| Brad Evans | Bowling All-rounder |
| Sean Williams | Batting All-rounder |
| Ryan Burl | Bowling All-rounder |
| Tendai Chatara | Bowler |
| Wellington Masakadza | Bowler |
| Richard Ngarava | Bowler |
Zimbabwe Team Form
Craig Ervine did a wonderful job with his captaincy in the last game. Zimbabwe is on the track to winning the second T20i and also the series at home. Sean Williams contributed crucial runs and was the highest run-scorer in the first match of the series. The batting attack of Zimbabwe looks balanced with Sean Williams and Wesley Madhevere in the squad.
The bowling department has had changes but even without Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe is doing great with their bowling.
Ireland Player List
Ireland squad – Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Tyrone Kane, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Andy Balbirnie ©, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher
Ireland Predicted Playing XI
| Player Name | Role |
| Andy Balbirnie | Captain |
| Stephen Doheny | Wicket Keeper |
| Harry Tector | Batsman |
| Fionn Hand | Bowling All-rounder |
| Curtis Campher | Batting All-rounder |
| Gareth Delany | Bowling All-rounder |
| Ross Adair | Batsman |
| Mark Adair | Bowler |
| George Dockrell | Bowler |
| Barry McCarthy | Bowler |
| Graham Hume | Bowler |
Ireland Team Form
Ireland are behind Zimbabwe in the t20i series and will need to win the upcoming game to survive in the series. With Andrew Balbirnie being the captain of the team, he and his men will try their best to win the second game.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head to Head
- Zimbabwe and Ireland have played 10 T20i matches against each other.
- Total T20i Matches Played between Zimbabwe and Ireland – 10 Matches
- Zimbabwe Win – 5 Matches
- Ireland Win – 5 Matches
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Betting Odds
Both the teams are expected to come roaring in this match in their hunger to start the year with a win in the first match. All the cricket fans have a spellbinding game ahead of them.After assessing the team’s form and possible scenarios, the betting odds favour Zimbabwe. The odds that Zimbabwe will win are 1.58 while the odds in favour of Ireland are 2.384. These betting odds have been calculated based on the team’s performance in the previous matches, players’ records, pitch and other factors.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Top Team Batsmen
Sean Williams performed phenomenally well in the previous match for team Zimbabwe. He accumulated 34 runs in the last match with a strike rate of 113.33. Sean Williams is a safe bet from Zimbabwe’s unit.
The previous T20 match wasn’t a great time for Ireland as they lost against Zimbabwe by 5 wickets. Gareth Delany was the highest run-scorer for Ireland in that match. We expect him to score some runs in this match and see some fine shots.
Craig Ervine, the captain of Zimbabwe in the T20i series can be seen scoring runs in the forthcoming match against Ireland.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Top Team Bowlers
Richard Ngarava was the second-highest wicket-taker of the previous match with 2 wickets and an economy of 6.7. He might take 2 or more wickets for Team Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20i.
Tendai Chatara, again from the Zimbabwe camp can be seen using his skills and turning the game towards his side. He can be seen picking some crucial wickets for Zimbabwe.
We just cannot ignore Mark Adair who has been leading the bowling attack of Ireland in the T20is. He might once again prove why he is the highest wicket-taker for Ireland.
Prediction Author
This will be the first T20i series of the year and the teams would be excited about the future matches and register their first win of 2023. However, considering the odds and other factors, we are predicting that Zimbabwe will beat Ireland.
