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Will ZIM vs IRE 1st T20I Be Abandoned Due To Rain? Harare Sports Club Weather Update

Rajgeeta Yadav

ZIM vs IRE 1st T20 [Source: @MrMcabel/x.com]ZIM vs IRE 1st T20 [Source: @MrMcabel/x.com]

The much-anticipated first T20I between Zimbabwe and Ireland faced an unfortunate interruption as rain played spoilsport at the Harare Sports Club on February 22.

The match was set for an exciting start, but the toss was delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions. While players were warming up under overcast skies, a sudden burst of rain forced the ground staff to rush in with covers. Though the rain eased off briefly, the gloomy overhead conditions remained a concern.

Latest report: The rain has picked up again. The groundsmen have disappeared from view, and a couple of them have taken shelter on the Super Sopper, which is placed near the square.

Harare Sports Club Weather Update

According to AccuWeather, the weather isn’t looking great for the rest of the day. It’s expected to stay mostly cloudy and humid, with a chance of thunderstorms in some areas. Later in the day, the sky will be about 75% covered with clouds, and there’s a 25% chance of rain. By evening, it will remain cloudy with almost complete cloud cover at 99%. So, there could be some interruptions, as bad weather might disrupt play at times.

Zimbabwe Riding High After ODI Series Win

Talking about the team’s form, Ireland dominated the one-off Test match, but Zimbabwe bounced back in the ODIs, winning the series 2-1. Brian Bennett stood out, earning the Player of the Series title after impressing as an opener. Players like Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Craig Ervine, and Ben Curran also made valuable contributions.

Before this series, Zimbabwe struggled in T20Is, losing four out of six matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan. Ireland, too, faced challenges after their Test win. They managed a comeback in the ODIs with strong performances from Mark Adair and Paul Stirling, though support from other players like Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, and Andrew Balbirnie has been limited. Ireland’s last T20I series was against South Africa, where they drew 1-1, but they’ve lost four of their last five T20Is.