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ZIM vs IRE, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: x.com)
The host Zimbabwe (ZIM) will lock horns in the first ODI match with Ireland (IRE) in a Three-match ODI series. The match is all set to take place on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe at 12:45 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
Ireland secured the series after losing the opening match of the Twenty20 International series, winning two of the three games. The good news for the Irish side is that the veteran batter, Paul Stirling, will be making his return to the ODI squad and so will the young pacer, Joshua Little. They will bolster the Ireland squad and with them on board, the Andrew Balbirnie-led side can even win the series, which can improve their standing in the ODI Super League points table.
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On the other hand, Zimbabwe on the other hand, will be confident of their chances to bag the ODI series. They will miss the service of Sikandar Raza in the series but others have done well to fill his void. Skipper, Craig Ervine, smashed a brilliant half-century in the third T20I of the series.
ZIM vs IRE, 1st ODI: Pitch Report
The pitch at Harare Sports Club favours both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss should elect to bowl first and anything above 280 will be a good score on this wicket. Pacers who can get a nice bounce off the surface usually have an advantage on the Harare pitch. Because the bowlers will have assistance, batters must use caution when using the power play.
ZIM vs IRE, 1st ODI: Top Player Picks
Richard Ngarava (ZIM)
- Richard Ngarava has picked-up 47 wickets in 39 ODI matches.
- In recent T20I series against Ireland, he picked 5 wickets in 3 innings.
Ryan Burl (ZIM)
- Ryan Burl’s recent performance with the bat in the previous match showcased not only his ability to contribute significantly but also his prowess in navigating pressure situations.
- In recent T20I series against Ireland, he scored 86 runs in 3 innings.
Harry Tector (IRE)
- Harry Tector’s ability to shoulder the responsibility of a key run-scorer was evident in recent T20 series.
- In recent T20I series against Zimbabwe, he scored 126 runs in 3 innings.
Craig Young (IRE)
- Craig Young has picked-up 70 wickets in 41 ODI matches.
- In recent T20I series against Zimbabwe, he picked 5 wickets in 3 innings.
ZIM vs IRE, 1st ODI: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Zimbabwe Bats First | Harry Tector | Richard Ngarava |
| If Ireland Bats First | Ryan Burl | Harry Tector |
ZIM vs IRE, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Expert Tips
Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, choose in-form players from both the teams. Selecting top-order batsmen will fetch you more points The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 2-4-3-2 or 1-4-4-2.
ZIM vs IRE, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Lorcan Tucker, Clive Madande
Batters: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Craig Ervine, Harry Tector
All-rounders: Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, C Campher
Bowlers: Craig Young, Richard Ngarava
Captain: Harry Tector
Vice-captain: Richard Ngarava
ZIM: 5 Players; IRE: 6 Players
ZIM vs IRE, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Craig Ervine, Harry Tector
All-rounders: Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, C Campher, G Dockrell
Bowlers: Joshua Little, Richard Ngarava
Captain: Ryan Burl
Vice-captain: Harry Tector
ZIM: 4 Players; IRE: 7 Players
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