Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 - Only Test Match - Zimbabwe vs Ireland - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: February 6th-10th

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe, Only Test Match, which will be played between Zimbabwe and Ireland from the 6th of February at the Queen's Sports Club, Bulawayo.

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Current Test Form Zimbabwe:

Zimbabwe are currently placed at 12th position on points table in ICC Men's Test Team Rankings. They haven't secured a rating as yet.

When it comes to Test Cricket, Zimbabwe are in terrible form. They have recently lost a 2 Match Test Series against Afghanistan by 1-0.

Zimbabwe will not start as favourites for the Test Series against Ireland, even though the Match is being played in their home conditions and you can check out most top bookies for the latest odds

Players to look out for:

1. Sean Williams - He is an experienced campaigner who will serve as the backbone of Zimbabwe's Test team against Ireland. Williams is expected to be the best batter for Zimbabwe in the Test Series.

2. Richard Ngarava - He is a supremely talented fast bowler, who can be devastating with the red ball, considering his accuracy.

Current Test Form Ireland:

Ireland are currently placed at 10th position on points table in ICC Men's Test Team Rankings with a rating of 26.

Ireland last participated in a Test Match way back in July 2024 against Zimbabwe. They had won the One off Test Match, played at home.

Ireland are expected to dominate Zimbabwe throughout the Test Match, however, watch for Blessing Muzarabani with the bat and ball, he has had a great spell at the ILT20 and bookies like jojobet rate him to be be top wicket-taker in the match

Players to look out for:

1. Morgan Topping - He has been a consistent performer in Irish domestic circuit. On the back of his heroics, he has earned a maiden Test cap. Topping is expected to be the best batter for Ireland in the upcoming matches.

2. Craig Young - He is in good form in Test Cricket. Young can provide early breakthroughs for his team and put his team in an advantageous position.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Zimbabwe (Test Squad)

Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Nick Welch, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Sean Williams, Vincent Msakesa, Joylord Gumbie (wk), Nyasha Mayavo (wk), Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Victor Nyauchi

Ireland (Test Squad)

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

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Ireland

Who will win?- Ireland

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Sean Williams (Zimbabwe), Morgan Topping (Ireland)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe), Craig Young (Ireland)

Most Sixes – Nick Welch (Zimbabwe), Morgan Topping (Ireland)

Player of the Match- Morgan Topping (Ireland)

Team Scores Batting first – Ireland 325+, Zimbabwe 240+

Match Handicap: Ireland

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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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