Zimbabwe vs Ireland – 2nd One-Day International Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Zimbabwe vs Ireland on and what time does it start? Zimbabwe vs Ireland will take place on Friday 15th December, 2023 – 07:15 (UK)
Where is Zimbabwe vs Ireland taking place? Zimbabwe vs Ireland will take place at Harare Sports Club, Harare
THE LOWDOWN
ZIMBABWE
You could argue that Zimbabwe were saved by the weather in the first ODI and they will need to bat significantly better this time around if they are to succeed. Ireland had reduced them to 121/6 before rain curtailed proceedings in Harare, a real disappointment for the hosts from a batting point of view when considering they had added 32 runs for the first wicket.
IRELAND
If Ireland can bowl as well as they did in the first ODI, regardless of whether they are defending a target or restricting the opponents to a small total, then they stand an excellent chance of winning here, provided the weather plays ball on this occasion. Graham Hume will hope to back up his misery bowling performance with another strong showing here, as will Craig Young.
THE PREDICTION
Zimbabwe’s batting has been somewhat of a let-down over the course of these white ball fixtures so far between themselves and Ireland. The tourists have steadily grown in confidence game-by-game and are now playing significantly better cricket than their opponents. This makes them well worth backing to take the lead in the ODI series with one match left to play following this.
BETTING TIP: IRELAND TO WIN
