By Kaif - Feb 06, 2025 11:38 AM
Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 2025: The only Test match between Zimbabwe national cricket team and Ireland national cricket team will be played today i.e. on 6 February at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe team will enter this series after losing the two-Test match home series against Afghanistan 1-0.
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Ireland (ZIM vs IRE) |
| League | Zimbabwe vs Ireland Test |
| Date | Thursday, 6th February 2025 |
| Time | 01:30 PM (IST) - 08:00 AM (GMT) |
The only Test match between Zimbabwe national cricket team and Ireland national cricket team will be played today i.e. on 6 February at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe team will enter this series after losing the two-Test home series against Afghanistan 1-0. Zimbabwe will be led by Craig Ervine in the Test series. Apart from this, many experienced players including Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Joelord Gumby (wicket keeper), Ben Curran are part of the team. Zimbabwe team will enter this series after losing the two-Test home series against Afghanistan 1-0. At the same time, Ireland will be led by Andrew Balbirnie. Apart from Andrew Balbirnie, star players like Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker, Andy McBrine and Mark Adair are part of the team.
Let us tell you that this will be the first time that Zimbabwe will host Ireland in Test cricket. Earlier in 2024, Ireland hosted Zimbabwe for a single Test match. When the visiting team had to face defeat by four wickets. In such a situation, Zimbabwe would like to win this test match. An exciting match is expected between the two teams.
The pitch at Queens Sports Club is expected to be predominantly batsman-friendly, similar to the conditions during previous Test matches. However, there is a chance of light rain which could change the pitch conditions slightly, bringing in some unpredictability. As the Test match progresses, especially in the later stages, the pitch is expected to offer some turn, potentially bringing spin bowlers into play. This could pose a challenge for the batsmen as the match progresses. The team winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first. This approach will help them put up a solid score and put pressure on the opposing team.
Who will win today Test match?: Craig Ervine will be the top multiplier choice for the small league. Sean Williams will be a good choice for captaincy in the Grand League. Both teams are looking in good form in recent matches; anyone can win this match.
The weather will be clear during the Zimbabwe vs Ireland match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on Thursday, 6th February 2025. The temperature is expected to be around 23°C on match day, with 27% humidity and 13.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 km. There is no chance of precipitation during the game.
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Possible Playing 11: 1. Joylord Gumbie(WK), 2. Ben Curran, 3. Takudzwanashe Kaitano, 4. Craig Ervine(C), 5. Sean Williams, 6. Brian Bennett, 7. Johnathan Campbell, 8. Blessing Muzarabani, 9. Richard Ngarava, 10. Victor Nyauchi, 11. Trevor Gwandu
Ireland (IRE) Possible Playing 11: 1. Andrew Balbirnie, 2. Paul Stirling(C), 3. Peter Moor(WK), 4. Curtis Campher, 5. Harry Tector, 6. Lorcan Tucker(WK), 7. Andy McBrine, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Barry McCarthy, 10. Graham Hume, 11. Craig Young
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