ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report – Ireland Tour Of Zimbabwe 2025, One-Off Test

ZIM vs IRE, Dream11 Prediction For One-Off Test Match [Source: @Merovaeous, @ICC/x.com]

The Zimbabwe (ZIM) and Ireland (IRE) cricket teams will be crossing paths in the One-Off Test match. The encounter is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 06th, 2025 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe at 1:30PM IST.

Ahead of this game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

ZIM vs IRE, One-Off Test Preview

Zimbabwe will be led by their regular skipper Craig Ervine on this tour. Zimbabwe's last Test win came against Afghanistan in 2021, after which they have been in a nine-match winless streak; they have lost two and drawn one test from the past year. Zimbabwe has a slightly inexperienced batting lineup but has the home conditions to their ally in their match. They have a good pace attack with Sean Williams in the spin department but will miss the services of Sikandar Raza.

On the other hand, Ireland won the two Test matches they played from 2024, and they have beaten Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in the only test they both faced off in the past. Ireland becomes the first-ever team to win a Test match after losing the first five wickets for less than 25 in a run chase (fourth innings) against Zimbabwe. With a balanced squad and key players in form, Ireland seems to be favorites to win and will aim to secure a victory.

It is a pity that it is a one-Test series. But one would expect both teams to perform brilliantly in this format.

ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Record in Test

ZIM vs IRE, One-Off Test Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be full of sunshine and very warm. The temperature will be in-between 32°C-20°C and there is 1% chance of rain during the game.

Pitch Report - It is going to be a batting paradise at Queens Sports Club and will be a graveyard for the bowlers. As witnessed in the past Test matches, there was truckloads of runs scored and hardly any movement for the fast bowlers. While the start could be tricky for the batters in order to adjust to the conditions, but once the batters overcome it and stay put for the initial overs, it is expected be a batting delight. The pitch might provide assistance to the spinners who would be able to use the conditions to their advantage and trouble the batters as the game goes on.

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo - Record of Chasing Teams in ILT20 2025

27 matches have been played at Queens Sports Club so far in this tournament; out of it, only five matches have been won by the chasing side. The skipper winning the toss will prefer to field first on this ground.

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ZIM vs IRE, One-Off Test Captain and Vice-captain

ZIM vs IRE, One-Off Test Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Peter Moor, Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Craig Ervine, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector
All-rounders: A McBrine, Curtis Campher, Sean Williams
Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy

Captain: Andrew Balbirnie
Vice-captain: Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM vs IRE, One-Off Test Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Joylord Gumbie, Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Ben Curran, Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling
All-rounders: Brian Bennet, Curtis Campher, Sean Williams
Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Mark Adair, Richard Ngrava

Captain: Mark Adair
Vice-captain: Brian Bennet

ZIM vs IRE, One-Off Test Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-3-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.

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