The 2nd ODI between Ireland Women and Zimbabwe Women will take place on July 28 at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. Following Ireland’s convincing win in the first ODI, they hold a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Ireland showed strong all-round performance in the first game, scoring 288/9 and then bowling out Zimbabwe for 191, winning by 97 runs. Orla Prendergast was the Player of the Match for Ireland. The match promises to be competitive as Zimbabwe will be eager to bounce back, while Ireland will look to maintain their dominance on familiar home ground.
In the first match, Ireland’s batting was led by consistent contributions with Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, and Prendergast playing key roles in putting up a high total of 288. Zimbabwe struggled against disciplined Irish bowling, with multiple bowlers sharing wickets. The Irish bowlers, including Prendergast and Jane Maguire, were effective in restricting Zimbabwe to 191 all out, sealing a comfortable victory for Ireland. The second ODI is set to be a crucial encounter, with Ireland aiming for a series sweep and Zimbabwe striving to level the series.
IRE-W vs ZIM-W, ODI Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 26 | Ireland won: 11 | Zimbabwe: 11 | No Results: 04
IRE-W vs ZIM-W Match Details
- Date and Time: July 28, 3:15 PM / 9:45 AM GMT / 10:45 AM local
- Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report
The pitch at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast typically provides early assistance to seam bowlers, benefiting pacers during the opening overs. As the game advances, the conditions become more favorable for batting, with reliable bounce that helps set hitters accumulate runs. The average first innings total in ODIs at this venue is about 210, indicating a fairly balanced surface. Victories have been achieved by teams batting both first and second, so decisions to bat or bowl initially often depend on weather conditions and the strengths of the teams involved.
IRE-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Chiedza Dhururu, Amy Hunter
- Batters: Laura Delany, Gaby Lewis, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
- All-rounders: Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly, Kelis Ndhlovu,
- Bowlers: Cara Murray, Jane Maguire, Kudzai Chigora
IRE-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Orla Prendergast (c), Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (vc)
- Choice 2: Laura Delany (c), Kelis Ndhlovu (vc)
Also READ: Ireland dominates first Women’s ODI, registers 97-run victory over Zimbabwe
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 28, 9:45 AM GMT):
Squads:
Ireland Women: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), 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 (wk), 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.
