In the opening game of the two match WODI series, Ireland Women will take on Zimbabwe Women on July 26 at Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.
Ireland Women come into the first ODI with strong home advantage and recent good form, especially after sweeping Zimbabwe in the T20I series. Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast have led the batting, while their bowlers are used to the Belfast conditions. Zimbabwe Women, led by Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, are looking to turn things around after tough T20I losses. However, their previous ODI win over USA was promising, highlighted by Loren Tshuma’s superb batting. If their batting comes together and the bowlers adapt, Zimbabwe could challenge Ireland more closely this time.
IRE-W vs ZIM-W, ODI Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 25 | Ireland won: 10 | Zimbabwe: 11 | No Results: 04
IRE-W vs ZIM-W Match Details
- Date and Time: July 26, 3:15 PM / 9:45 AM GMT / 10:45 AM local
- Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report
The Civil Service Cricket Club pitch in Belfast generally offers early movement for seam bowlers, making it helpful for pacers in the initial overs. However, as the match progresses, batting conditions improve with consistent bounce, allowing set batters to score well. The average first innings ODI score here is around 210, showing balanced conditions. Both batting first and second have yielded wins, so teams often factor in weather and team strength before choosing to bat or bowl first.
IRE-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Chiedza Dhururu, Amy Hunter
- Batters: Gaby Lewis, Laura Delany, Leah Paul
- All-rounders: Orla Prendergast, Kelis Ndhlovu, Arlene Kelly
- Bowlers: Cara Murray, Kudzai Chigor, Jane Maguire
IRE-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Orla Prendergast (c), Gaby Lewis (vc)
- Choice 2: Laura Delany (c), Leah Paul (vc)
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IRE-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Backups
Alana Dalzell, Ava Canning, Francisca Chipare, Nomvelo Sibanda
IRE-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 team for today’s match (July 26, 9:45 AM GMT):
Squads:
Ireland Women: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis(c), Amy Hunter(w), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Coulter Reilly, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Lara McBride, Alana Dalzell, Ava Canning
Zimbabwe Women: Modester Mupachikwa(w), Kelis Ndhlovu, Loreen Tshuma, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano(c), Beloved Biza, Chiedza Dhururu, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Francisca Chipare, Nomvelo Sibanda, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Tendai Makusha, Nyasha Gwanzura, Kudzai Chigora, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Michelle Mavunga
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
