The 1st T20I of the Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2025 is set to be played on February 22 at Harare Sports Club. After losing the Test, Zimbabwe bounced back to win the ODI series by 2-1. Now the 3-match T20I series is set to kick off in Hahare. The home team led by Sikandar Raza features players like Brian Bennett, Richard Nagarava, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, and Blessing Muzarbani. On the other hand, Ireland features names like Paul Stirling, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Harry Tector, and Barry MacCarthy. Check out the Zimbabwe vs Ireland prediction.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 1st T20I Prediction: Zimbabwe to win
Key Stats
- Zimbabwe won 2 out of their last 5 T20Is.
- Ireland won just 1 out of their last 5 T20Is.
- Zimbabwe defeated Ireland in their last encounter.
Match Prediction: The match will be an exciting contest with Zimbabwe expected to come on top having a well-balanced squad and home advantage. They feature prominent T20 players like Sikander Raza, Blessing Muzarbani, and Ryan Burl.
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| Ireland | 6 wickets | 10 Dec 2023 |
| Ireland | 4 wickets | 09 Dec 2023 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 wickets | 07 Dec 2023 |
| Zimbabwe | 4 wickets | 15 Jan 2023 |
| Ireland | 6 wickets | 14 Jan 2023 |
Pitch Report
Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st T20I is set to be played at Harare Sports Club. The pitch here is often a balanced surface. In a total of 49 T20Is played at this venue, the batting first team won 28 while the chasing team emerged victorious 21 times.
Results of the last two T20Is played at Harare Sports Club
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan (Dec 14, 2024) – Afghanistan won by 3 wickets
| Zimbabwe | 127/10 |
| Afghanistan | 128/7 |
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe (Dec 13, 2024) – Afghanistan won by 50 runs
| Afghanistan | 153/6 |
| Zimbabwe | 103/10 |
Zimbabwe preview
After losing the only Test, the Zimbabwe bounced back to win the ODI series by 2-1. The team features a solid squad for the T20I series featuring names like Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Richard Nagarava, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, and Blessing Muzarbani. The team has an amazing bowling lineup.
Predicted XI: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akram, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarva, Blessing Muzarbani, Trevor Gwandu
Ireland preview
Ireland led by Paul Stirling features players like Mark Adair, Josh Little, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, and Barry MacCarthy. The recent form of the team in T20Is is now good as they have just one out of their last five games. However, the team has a better record against Zimbabwe in the last five T20Is.
Predicted XI: Paul Stirling, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humpherys, Ben White, Josh Little
Player to watch: Sikandar Raza
Sikandar Raza is the captain of the Zimbabwe. The 38-year-old is known for his all-round ability. His current form and ability to change the game with both bat and ball makes him a player to watch in this match.
