ZIM vs IRE, 3rd T20I: Preview, Prediction, Fantasy Tips

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It is the battle that will test the best as we are down to the decider of the series with Zimbabwe and Ireland going head to head at Harare Sports Club in the 3rd and final game.

The Zimbabwean-side were beaten by class of Irish team in the second game which saw Ross Adair scoring a crucial half-century. After posting 144 on the board, Zimbabwe failed to defend the score handing the game to the opposition by six wickets.

Ryan Burl has been magnificent with the ball grabbing 5 wickets in two games at an economy of 6.88 which indicates us that the pitch might suit him again. Craig Ervine batted well to score 42 from 40 balls but that didn't prove enough in the end for the home side.

Ireland, on the other hand, would want Andrew Balbirnie and Ross to do the bulk of scoring for them and lead them to a decent total and hope, Graham Hume who grabbed figures of 3/17 in four overs in the last game, gives them another good spell.

Match Details

Date and Time: January 15, 4:30 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report: The pitch at Harare Sports Club is expected to favour the bowlers as has been the case in the matches before this. The pacers might get some help early on but spinners will play a major part in this game. The score could be around 130-140 with the team winning the toss, looking to bowl first.

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe could bring back Gary Ballance who missed the last game and play the side that featured in the first match.

Ireland might tinker with their winning combination.

Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Craig Ervine (c), Gary Ballance, Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava and Tendai Chatara

Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Ross Adair, Stephen Doheny (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Tyrone Kane, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand and Graham Hume

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-keeper: Clive Madande
Batters: Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Harry Tector, Ross Adair
All-Rounders: Sean Williams, Gareth Delany
Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Graham Hume, Mark Adair

Captain: Harry Tector
Vice-Captain: Ryan Burl

Prediction

With both teams winning one match each, the decider could see the best of these sides. The home side have been playing well despite a small hiccup in the last match, they should come back strong and win this game.

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