ZIM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, Zimbabwe vs Ireland ODI series 2025

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for the 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe vs Ireland ODI series 2025, to be played between ZIM vs IRE in Harare.

The one-off test match between Ireland and Zimbabwe ended in favor of the visitors as they held their nerves to win it by 63 runs. Now, these two sides will come up against each other in a three-match ODI series.

The first ODI between Zimbabwe and Ireland will be played on Friday at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. Some white-ball specialists will join both teams, who were not part of the test setup.

Zimbabwe at home have a great record, and they will be hoping to maintain it here. Ireland will be feeling confident after the win in the test and will hope to replicate it here.

ZIM vs IRE: Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs Ireland (IRE), 1st ODI, Zimbabwe vs Ireland ODI series 2025

Match Date: February 13 (Friday)

Time: 1:00 PM IST / 007:30 AM GMT / 09:30 AM LOCAL

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs IRE: Head-to-Head: ZIM (8) – IRE (10)

A total of 22 matches have been played between these two sides. Ireland are leading with 10 wins as compared to eight wins for Zimbabwe with four no results and one tie.

ZIM vs IRE: Weather Report

The forecast predicts 40-50 percent chance of rain during the scheduled match time on Friday in Harare. The temperature will be around 24° C with 70 percent humidity.

ZIM vs IRE: Pitch Report

The surface at the Harare Sports Club is slightly on the slower side. As seen in recent years, the pitch here offers variable bounce mostly, which keeps the bowlers interested always. The average score here in ODIs is around 229 and the teams chasing have better record.

ZIM vs IRE: Predicted XIs:

Zimbabwe: Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Craig Ervine (C), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani

Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (C), Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Josh Little, Graham Hume, Craig Young

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ZIM vs IRE Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Lorcan Tucker

Batters: Paul Stirling, Brian Bennett, Ben Curran

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher

Bowlers: Mark Adair, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain First-Choice: Sean Williams || Captain Second-Choice: 

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Curtis Campher || Vice-captain Second-Choice: 

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ZIM vs IRE Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Lorcan Tucker

Batters: Brian Bennett, Criag Ervine, Andrew Balbirnie

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher

Bowlers: Mark Adair, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain First-Choice: Sikandar Raza || Captain Second-Choice: Kusal Mendis

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Mark Adair || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Steve Smith

ZIM vs IRE: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Both teams have some good players that will bring excitement into this clash. But being the hosts, Zimbabwe will have an edge, and some of their white-ball specialists will return for them. Hence, we back Zimbabwe to win the first ODI.

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