Zimbabwe It will host Ireland for a one -off test this week. The game should be played from Thursday (February 6th) at the Queens Sports Club in Bulaway.
The upcoming winter VS IRE test will be the first test task of Zimbabwe from a two -match test series at home against Afghanistan a few weeks ago. Zimbabwe lost the 1-0 series and will desperately return in winning ways.
Ireland, on the other hand, will play the test for the first time since July last year. By the way, their last test was against Zimbabwe. It was the first test between the two sides and Ireland, won by 4 Wicke. With both teams that are now preparing for the upcoming test, here are the games of matches.
Winter VS Ire Metch Preview- The only test, Ireland Tour Zimbabwe 2025:
Zim Vs Ire, just a test date and a place:
The upcoming winter VS IRE test will be played on Thursday (February 6th) at the Queens Sports Club in Bulaway. The match will be played from 2:30 pm (ist).
Determine:
Zimbabwe:
Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (C), Nick Welch, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Sean Williams, Vincent Msakes, Joylord Gumbie (WK), Nyasha Mayavo (WK), Blessing Muzarad, Newman Nyamhuni, Victor Nyauchi
Ireland:
Andrew Balbirnie, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, PJ Moor, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Morgan Topping, Craig Young
Winter vs Ire key battles:
Andrew Balbirnie Vs Blessing:
Because Ireland played a test in Zimbabwe for the first time, the one will be on Captain Andrew Balbirnie to lead the team from the front. The captain of Ireland has played 9 tests so far and has achieved 401 rides with the help of four fifties.
They will want to start your team with a stick well. On the other hand, Zimbabwe will rely on their experienced pacer blessing musebani to make their bowling alleged strongly. So the battle between Balbirnie and Muzarabani could set a tone for the rest of the insertion.
Sean Williams vs Andy McBrine:
The battle between Sean Williams and Andy McBrine could be crucial in deciding on the fate of the winter test. One of the most reliable blows to Zimbabwe, Williams impressed a baton in a two -match test series a few weeks ago.
In four stacks, Williams registered the results of 154, 35*, 49 and 16. The 38-year-old will look good against Ireland as well, and visitors will rely on his off-pinner Andy McBrine to ensure that they get rid of Williams early.
McBrine rejected Williams in the first scams of the only test between the two teams that took place last year and will like her chances again.
Craig Ervine vs Mark Adair:
Captain Zimbabwe Craig Ervina will also look to lead his side from the front in the upcoming test. The leftist was in great form against Afghanistan. In four stacks, he registered grades of 104, 22*, 75 and 53. He recently impressed himself with a baton in a domestic cristen and will ask him to make the most of his shape.
With Ervine in good shape, Ireland will cut its task. They will hope that their most successful test bowler of all time, Mark Adair helps to get rid of the Zimbabwe stars cheaply. When Ireland hosted Zimbabwe last year, Adair rejected Ervine in another inings of a one -off test and will watch more success against him.
Winter vs Ire key players
Winter – Ben Curran, Sean Williams, Craig Ervina, Brian Bennett and Blessing Muzarabani will be key players of Zimbabwe.
Ire – Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector and Andy McBrine will be the key players of Ireland.
Winter vs Ire Weather and Pitch Report:
The time report is not very promising for the upcoming Zimbabwe VS Ireland test. In the last two days of the test, it has been predicted by rain, although the rain is unlikely to play Sprolsport in the first three days. Time of both teams could make it difficult to force the results in the game.
As for the terrain, bats will enjoy the surface in the first few days. However, bowlers, especially spinners, could have a greater impact while the game is worn.
Conclusion:
Zimbabwe and Ireland are set for a historic test. Both teams barely get the opportunity to play tests regularly and seek to make the opportunity to maximize.
