ZIM vs IRE, Match Winner Prediction: Zimbabwe is all set to clash with Ireland in the final match of the Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe. This match will take place at Harare Sports Club on 25th February at 10:00 PM IST.
Zimbabwe
After winning the second match of the tour, Zimbabwe is currently leading the series by 1-0, as the first match was a washout due to rain. The team was excellent in their last match, where they easily chased a target of 137 and won the match by 3 wickets.
Tony Munyonga was the only player to score a valuable 43 off 30 balls. However, Captain Sikandar Raza contributed with a 22 off 27 balls and took 2 crucial wickets.
Ireland
On the other hand, after being disappointed by the last match, the team is set to bounce back. Lorcan Tucker played his best innings as an opener, scoring 46 off 40 balls, whereas Harry Tector contributed with 28 off 20 balls.
Talking about the bowlers, pace attacker Craig Young claimed four crucial wickets, while Harry Tector, Benjamin White and Joshua Little claimed one wicket each.
The final T20 match will be a do-or-die moment for both teams, as both are strong and eager to win today’s match. Therefore, this match will be worth watching, fans can expect a thrilling inning from both sides.
ZIM vs IRE Match Details
League | Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 |
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Match | ZIM vs IRE, 3rd T20 |
Time | 10:00 PM IST, Tuesday, 25th February |
Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
Harare Sports Club Pitch And Weather Report
At Harare Sports Club the pitch is suited for batters. It will offer a flat surface and seam bounce, which help batters to set high scores. Pacers can get early swings and momentum, while as the game progresses, spinners will take the charge and can take wickets. At Harare Sports Club, a total of 49 T20I matches were played, where the batting first won by 28 times. Therefore the team that won the toss will prefer to bat first. However, in the last match, the chasing team managed to win.
🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
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🌡️ Temperature | 19-18°C Cloudy |
🌧️ Weather Forecast | 91-95% Humidity with 10% chances of rain |
🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Spinners |
⚡ Best Suited To | Batting Friendly |
1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 150-160 |
Harare Sports Club T20 Records
T20I Statistics | Values |
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Total Matches Played | 50 |
Batting First Won | 28 |
Batting Second Won | 22 |
Tie | 0 |
Average Score in 1st Bat | 156 |
Highest Score | India 234/2 |
Lowest Score | Zimbabwe 99/9 |
ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Records in T20
Total | 17 |
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Won by ZIM | 08 |
Won by IRE | 08 |
Home won by ZIM | 03 |
Home won by IRE | 04 |
Tied | 00 |
No Result | 01 |
ZIM vs IRE Today’s Probable 11
Zimbabwe | Ireland |
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Brian Bennett | Paul Stirling |
Tadiwanashe Marumani | Lorcan Tucker |
Wesley Madhevere | Harry Tector |
Sikandar Raza | Curtis Campher |
Ryan Burl | Neil Rock |
Tony Munyonga | George Dockrell |
Tashinga Musekiwa | Gareth Delany |
Wellington Masakadza | Graham Hume |
Richard Ngarava | Craig Young |
Blessing Muzarabani | Josh Little |
Trevor Gwandu | Ben White |
Top Players to Watch Out in ZIM vs IRE, Final T20 Match
Top Batters
Tony Munyonga
- Tony Munyonga is a right-hand batsman and an all rounder.
- He has played a total of 4 T20 matches against Ireland, in which he scored runs with an average of 23.66.
- In the 2nd match of the series, he scored 43 off 30 balls.
Sikandar Raza
- Sikandar Raza is a right-hand batsman and an all rounder.
- He has played a total of 7 T20 matches against Ireland, in which he scored runs with an average of 30.33.
- In the 2nd match of the series, he scored 22 off 27 balls and took two crucial wickets.
Also keep eyes on – Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere.
Lorcan Tucker
- Lorcan Tucker is a right-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played a total of 8 T20 matches against Zimbabwe and scored runs with an average of 16.33.
- In the last match of the series, he scored 46 off 40 balls.
Paul Stirling
- Paul String a right hand batsman and an all rounder.
- He has played a total of 12 T20 matches against Zimbabwe, where he scored 407 runs, with highest 115.
Also keep your eyes on – Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector.
ZIM vs IRE Top Batters Stats in T20
Player | Total Matches in T20 | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
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Tony Munyonga | 4 | 71 Runs | 43 | 122.41 |
Sikandar Raza | 7 | 182 Runs | 82 | 137.87 |
Lorcan Tucker | 8 | 98 Runs | 46 | 107.69 |
Paul Stirling | 14 | 408 | 115 | 151.11 |
Top Bowlers
Trevor Gwandu
- Trevor Gwandu is a right-hand batsman and known for his right-arm fast bowling.
- He has played a total of 4 T20I matches against Ireland, where he took 4 wickets.
Also keep eyes on – Blessing Muzarabani.
Craig Young
- Craig Young is a right-arm, pace bowler.
- He has played a total of 11 T20I matches against Zimbabwe, where he took 16 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on Josh Little.
ZIM vs IRE Top Bowlers Stats in T20
Player | Total Matches in T20 | Total Wickets in T20 | Total Runs in T20 |
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Trevor Gwandu | 4 | 4Wickets | 98 |
Craig Young | 11 | 16 Wickets | 272 |
Key Players from Zimbabwe
Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere and Trevor Gwandu.
Key Players from Ireland
Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker and Craig Young.
ZIM vs IRE Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bat First to Win The Match

Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
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Scenario 1 | IRE | Batting | 40-50 | 140-150 | IRE |
Scenario 2 | ZIM | Batting | 50-55 | 150-160 | ZIM |
FAQs
Who will win today’s T20 match?
As we can see, both teams appear strong and eager to win. But looking at their previous match, where Zimbabwe played brilliantly and clinched the victory. Therefore Zimbabwe can win today’s final match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of ZIM vs IRE in T20?
ZIM has played a total of 17 matches with 8 wins, On the other side IRE has played a total of 17 matches with 8 wins.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere and Paul Stirling.
Who will win the toss in today’s Match?
IRE will win the toss in today’s match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your prediction. You are not bound to follow these predictions.