The two sides will face off on Tuesday, February 18, at Harare Sports Club. Curtis Campher played a crucial role in the second ODI, claiming three wickets and scoring a match-winning half-century. Captain Paul Stirling also contributed significantly with the bat.
The pitch has offered a balanced contest so far, with batters able to score runs after settling in, while bowlers have found some assistance. The new ball will pose a challenge, but as it softens, spinners are expected to gain more grip. However, if rain interrupts, batters might face additional difficulties in accumulating runs.
ZIM vs IRE: Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs Ireland (IRE), 3rd ODI, Zimbabwe vs Ireland ODI series 2025
Match Date: February 18 (Tuesday)
Time: 1:00 PM IST / 07:30 AM GMT / 09:30 AM LOCAL
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZIM vs IRE: Head-to-Head
ZIM vs IRE: Weather Report
Tuesday’s forecast in Harare shows a 20% chance of rain during the scheduled match time. The maximum temperature will reach 24°C, with humidity levels at 70%.
ZIM vs IRE: Pitch Report
The pitch has offered a balanced contest so far. Batters have been able to score runs after settling in, while bowlers have also received some assistance. The new ball will pose a challenge, but spinners will likely get more grip as the ball softens. However, if rain does occur, batting conditions could become more challenging for run-scoring.
ZIM vs IRE: Predicted XIs:
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Johnathan Campbell, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Trevor Gwandu, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Andy McBrine, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ZIM vs IRE Dream11:
Wicket-keeper: Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Paul Stirling, Brian Bennett
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher
Bowlers: Mark Adair, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Captain First-Choice: Sikandar Raza || Captain Second-Choice: Andy McBrine
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Mark Adair || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Blessing Muzarabani