Zim vs Ire - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. History: Zimbabwe and Ireland have played each other in both limited-overs and first-class cricket since 2007. They have faced each other in a total of 17 matches across all formats.
- 2. Head-to-head record: In the 17 matches played between Zimbabwe and Ireland, Zimbabwe has won 10 matches, while Ireland has won 7 matches.
- 3. Recent form: In their most recent encounter in 2021, Zimbabwe defeated Ireland by 5 runs in a T20I match.
- 4. ICC Rankings: As of 2021, Zimbabwe is ranked 12th in the ICC T20I rankings, while Ireland is ranked 14th.
- 5. Key players: Some key players to watch out for in the match between Zimbabwe and Ireland include Sean Williams and Brendan Taylor for Zimbabwe, and Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie for Ireland.
- 6. Venue: The upcoming match between Zimbabwe and Ireland is scheduled to be played at a neutral venue, potentially in the UAE.
- 7. Format: The match between Zimbabwe and Ireland is likely to be a limited-overs match, either a T20I or an ODI.
- 8. Captaincy: Zimbabwe is currently led by Sean Williams, while Ireland is captained by Andrew Balbirnie.
- 9. Playing conditions: The weather conditions in the UAE are likely to be hot and humid, which could have an impact on the players' performance.
- 10. Importance: The match between Zimbabwe and Ireland holds significance as both teams will be looking to improve their rankings and performance in international cricket. It will be a closely contested match with both teams having the potential to emerge victorious.