After the one-off Test match, Zimbabwe and Ireland will face off in a three-match ODI series, followed by a three-match T20I series. All the matches will be played in Harare. The white-ball series kicks off with the first ODI in Harare on Friday, February 14.
Despite Blessing Muzarabani's impressive performance, Zimbabwe lost the only Test at home by 63 runs. They were bowled out for 267 and 228 in the two innings as the batters did not back up the bowlers.
Blessing Muzaranabi took seven wickets in the first innings and 8 in the match and played the lead role in shaping Zimbabwe's win. The series now moves onto the ODIs and the T20Is. Ireland will look to continue the winning momentum and win the formats as well. Â
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Zimbabwe vs Ireland 1st ODI Match Preview
The ODI and the T20Is formats are the ones in which both the teams are more adept at playing. Several players across both teams play in various T20 leagues and hence the white-ball format comes naturally to them. Paul Stirling will lead the Ireland side. He will have senior plays like Andrew Balbirnier, Geroge Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker and Josh Little to fall back on. Overall, the Irish squad looks very experienced and can challenge the African nation.
Zimbabwe are led by Craig Ervine in the ODIs. He too is amongst the experienced players in the side. Sean Ervine his brother is back in the side. Also back is Sikandar Raza who recently won the ILT20 title with Dubai Capitals. Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani make up the bowling core of the side.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head to Head Records
The two sides have played 22 ODI matches till date with Ireland winning 10 games and Zimbabwe 8. Three matches ended in no-result with one match ending in a tie. In the last five games between the two sides, Ireland have won thrice while two matches ended in no-result.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 1st ODI Live Streaming Details
When will the ZIM vs IRE 1st ODI match be played?
The match will be played on February 14, Friday.
Where will the ZIM vs IRE 1st ODI match be played?
It will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.
What time will the ZIM vs IRE 1st ODI match start?
The match will start from 1 pm IST.
How to watch the ZIM vs IRE 1st ODI match live on TV?
There will be no television broadcast for ZIM vs IRE matches for Indian fans.
Where to watch the ZIM vs IRE 1st ODI match Live?
The match will be live-streamed on will be available on the Fancode app and website in India.
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