Zimbabwe Women are gearing up to face Ireland Women in the second T20I of the three-match series. The encounter will take place at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
Having secured a 57-run victory in the first T20I, the Irish side is determined to clinch the series with another win in the upcoming game. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe are keen on making a comeback and keeping the T20I series alive, especially after conceding the 50-over leg with a 2-0 defeat.
Ireland Women’s tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 2nd T20I:
Date and time: January 28, 2024; 04:30 pm IST/ 11:00 am GMT/ 1:00 pm local
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report:
During the initial phases of the match at Harare Sports Club, the pitch presents favourable conditions for batters. However, expectations suggest a change in dynamics as the game progresses, with conditions becoming more advantageous for spin bowlers. As a result, winning the toss is anticipated to prompt a strategic decision to bat first, aiming to establish a significant total on the scoreboard.
ZM-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicket-keeper: Amy Hunter
Batters: Gaby Lewis, Mary-Anne Musonda, Orla Prendergast
All-rounders: Laura Delany, Arlene Kelly, Georgina Dempsey, Kellies Ndlovu
Bowlers: Precious Marange, Cara Murray, Alana Dalzell
ZM-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Arlene Kelly (c), Gaby Lewis (vc)
Choice 2: Laura Delany (c), Mary-Anne Musonda (vc)
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ZM-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Ava Canning, Sarah Forbes
ZM-W vs IR-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 28, 11:00 am GMT):
ZM-W vs IR-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)
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Squads:
Zimbabwe Women: Mary-Anne Musonda (c), Beloved Biza, Francisca Chipare, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Nyasha Gwanzura, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Precious Marange, Audrey Mazvishaya, Pellagia Mujaji, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Ashley Ndiraya, Kelis Ndhlovu, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma, Adel Zimunu
Ireland Women: Laura Delany (c), Ava Canning, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Joanna Loughran, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell.
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