Harare Sports Club [Source: @AdamTheofilatos/X.com]
Zimbabwe and Ireland are set to clash in the second ODI of their three-match series on Sunday at Harare Sports Club. After an exciting first match, both teams will be eager to make their mark in this encounter.
Zimbabwe have had a fantastic start to the series, winning the first ODI by 49 runs. Brian Bennett’s brilliant century helped them post a solid total of 299. Their bowlers then took charge, with Blessing Muzarabani leading the attack by taking four wickets. Richard Ngarava’s early breakthrough, along with crucial contributions from Sikandar Raza and Wessly Madhevere, ensured that Ireland fell short at 250. With momentum on their side, Zimbabwe will look to seal the series with another strong performance.
Ireland, on the other hand, needs to bounce back to keep the series alive. Despite Curtis Campher’s fighting 44 and Paul Stirling’s promising start, their batting lineup lacked consistency. Their bowlers also struggled to contain Zimbabwe’s batters. With only one chance left to level the series, Ireland must step up in all departments.
With both teams aiming for victory, let’s take a look at the weather report
Weather Report For IRE Vs ZIM 2nd ODI
Weather Report For IRE Vs ZIM 2nd ODI [Source: Accuweather]
Information | Details |
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Temperature | 26° |
Wind Speed | ENE 11 km/h |
Probability of rain and Thunderstorms | 41% and 25% |
Cloud Cover | 79% |
[Source: Accuweather]
According to AccuWeather, February 16 is expected to start with overcast skies in the morning, followed by intermittent sunny periods in the afternoon at the Harare Sports Club. However, parts of the area may experience a thunderstorm later in the day. The maximum temperature will reach 26°C, but it may feel warmer, with a Real Feel temperature of 30°C.
The wind will be blowing from the east-northeast at a speed of 11 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 33 km/h. The probability of precipitation is 41%, with a 25% chance of thunderstorms, leading to an expected rainfall of 1.3 mm. Rainfall is likely to persist for about an hour. The sky will remain mostly cloudy, with a cloud cover of 79%.