Harare Sports Club (Source:@@ZimCricketv/x.com)
Zimbabwe and Ireland will lock horns in the first ODI of their three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on February 14. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM IST, with both teams aiming for a strong start to the series.
Zimbabwe will rely on skipper Craig Ervine as he is expected to anchor the batting lineup alongside the dynamic duo of Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza. The inclusion of Ben Curran and Brian Bennett adds depth to the batting order, while Wessly Madhevere and Raza provide crucial all-round capabilities. On the bowling front, Zimbabwe will dependent on pacers Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani, who will look to trouble the Irish batters with their pace and accuracy.
Ireland, led by Paul Stirling, will be banking on their experienced batters for the series. Andrew Balbirnie and Harry Tector will be crucial to their batting success, while all-rounders Curtis Campher and George Dockrell provide balance to the squad with their dual abilities.
So ahead of the 1st ODI, in this article, let's take a look at the weather report for the much-awaited match.
Weather Report For ZIM vs IRE 1st ODI
Weather report for ZIM vs IRE (Source: accuweather.com)
The weather forecast for the Harare Sports Club, where the ZIM vs IRE 1st ODI will take place, is quite discouraging. Temperatures will hover around 26°C, potentially reaching 29°C, while thick cloud cover at 95% suggests the sun may be hidden.
Northeast winds will blow steadily at 11 km/h, with stronger gusts up to 32 km/h, adding to the unsettled atmosphere. With an 80% chance of rain and 48% for thunderstorms, it's likely that the highly anticipated match will face interruptions due to adverse weather.
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