The Zimbabwe Women’s tour of Ireland reaches its climax today as the final T20I gets underway at Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin. Having already clinched the series 2-0, Ireland Women enter this match brimming with confidence after a string of impressive performances, including a dominant win in the previous encounter. They will be aiming for nothing less than a clean sweep to cap off a well-executed home campaign.
Led by Gaby Lewis, Ireland’s balanced squad has delivered in all departments, with both experienced names and emerging talents stepping up at crucial moments. The leadership group, including Laura Delany and Orla Prendergast, has consistently contributed with bat and ball, while the likes of Amy Hunter and Ava Canning add depth and energy to the lineup.
Zimbabwe Women, under the captaincy of Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, will be eager to salvage pride in the series finale. Despite flashes of promise from players such as Modester Mupachikwa and Kelis Ndhlovu, the visitors have struggled for consistency and cohesion against Ireland’s disciplined attack and sharp fielding.
As both sides field their strongest squads for this final showdown, Ireland will look to close out a perfect series, while Zimbabwe will hope to find winning momentum before heading to ODIs.
IR-W vs ZM-W Head-to-Head record
Matches Played: 08 | IR-W won: 08 | ZM-W won: 00 | No Results: 00
IR-W vs ZM-W Match Details
- Date and Time: July 23, 8:30 PM / 3:00 PM GMT / 4:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin
Pembroke Cricket Club Pitch Report:
The pitch at Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin generally provides a fair challenge for both batters and bowlers. Early on, seam bowlers can benefit from some movement off the surface due to Ireland’s typically cool and often humid weather conditions. As the match advances, however, the pitch tends to become more settled, making batting progressively easier, especially in the second innings. Spin bowlers may find some assistance later in the game, but batters who are patient and build their innings steadily are likely to be rewarded with good scoring opportunities. Overall, the surface usually supports competitive totals, requiring bowlers to maintain discipline and accuracy to make the most of the conditions.
IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Modester Mupachikwa, Amy Hunter
- Batters: Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
- All-rounders: Laura Delany, Louise Little, Orla Prendergast, Kelis Ndhlovu
- Bowlers: Cara Murray, Lindokuhle Mabhero
IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Gaby Lewis (c), Kelis Ndhlovu (vc)
- Choice 2: Orla Prendergast (c), Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (vc)
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IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Backups
Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Mitchel Mavunga, Tendai Makusha
IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 team for today’s match (July 23, 3:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
Ireland: Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, and Orla Prendergast
Zimbabwe: Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (C), Beloved Biza, Francesca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Tendai Makusha, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Mitchel Mavunga, Modester Mupachikwa, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Kelis Ndhlovu, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma
Also READ: Gaby Lewis sizzles as Ireland crush Zimbabwe in the first Women’s T20I
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
