Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 - 1st ODI Match - Zimbabwe vs Ireland - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: 14th February 2025

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe, 1st ODI Match - Zimbabwe vs Ireland, which will be played on the 14th of February at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.

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Current ODI Form Zimbabwe:

Zimbabwe are currently placed at the 13th position on ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 51.

Zimbabwe will be led by Craig Ervine in the ODI Series. They have named a strong squad that includes the likes of Brian Bennett, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza and their best batter Sikandar Raza.

Raza has returned from the International League T20. He performed brilliantly in the Final Match of the competition. He should be high on confidence leading to the Ireland ODI's.

When it comes to ODI's, Zimbabwe aren't in the best of form. They lost against Afghanistan by 2-0 in a recently concluded ODI Series.

Players to look out for:

1. Sikandar Raza - He is in the form of his life. Raza is capable of playing a long inning in ODI cricket and he will play a key role for Zimbabwe in the upcoming matches against Ireland.

2. Blessing Muzarabani - He is a key component of the Zimbabwe bowling attack in ODI cricket. Muzarabani is expected to be the best bowler for Zimbabwe in the upcoming matches.

Current ODI Form Ireland:

Ireland are currently placed at the 11th position on ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 52.

Ireland will be led by the experienced Paul Stirling. They have also named quite a strong squad including players like Josh Little, Curtis Campher, Morgan Topping and Barry McCarthy.

Ireland will be high on confidence after beating Zimbabwe in the Test Match. However, defeating Zimbabwe in their home conditions in ODI's won't be an easy task for the visitors.

When it comes to ODI's, Ireland aren't in the best of form. They have been recently beaten by South Africa in a 3 Match ODI Series by 2-1.

Players to look out for:

1. Curtis Campher - He is a top class batter who can change gears according to the situation in ODI cricket. Campher is expected to score plenty of runs against the hosts Zimbabwe in the coming matches.

2. Barry McCarthy - McCarthy looked in fine touch in the Test Match against Zimbabwe. He is expected to be Ireland's best bowler in the upcoming matches.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Trevor Gwandu, Wessly Madhevere, Maposa Tinotenda, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Nyasha Mayavo, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams

Ireland

Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Morgan Topping, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Zimbabwe

Who will win?- Zimbabwe

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Curtis Campher (Ireland)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe), Barry McCarthy (Ireland)

Most Sixes – Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Curtis Campher (Ireland)

Player of the Match- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)

Team Scores Batting first – Zimbabwe 285+, Ireland 270+

Match Handicap: Zimbabwe

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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