Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: 2nd ODI - Ireland vs Zimbabwe- 15th December 2023

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the 2nd ODI match of the Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe, which will be played on 15th of December at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.

2nd ODI - Zimbabwe vs Ireland (Harare Sports Club, Harare)


Current Form Zimbabwe and Ireland:

The first ODI between both the teams was cancelled due to rain. Zimbabwe struggled quite a lot and were 6 wickets down for 121 runs when the rain arrived. The match couldn't restart and the series stands at 0-0.

Ireland have defeated Zimbabwe in the 3 match T20I series by 2-1. They are high on confidence and the hosts will have to bring in their A game, in order to give any competition to the team in form, Ireland.

The top run scorer for Zimbabwe in the Tour is Clive Madande with 91 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Zimbabwe in the Tour is Richard Ngarava with 5 scalps under his belt.

The top run scorer for Ireland in the Tour is Harry Tector with 126 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Ireland in the Tour is Craig Young with 5 scalps under his belt.

Zimbabwe have been in fine ODI form lately. They have won 3 out of their last 5 completed fixtures.

Ireland on the other hand have been in an ordinary form in ODI cricket. They have recently lost an ODI series against India by 1-0 at home.


Let’s have a look at the squads:

Ireland:

Paul Stirling (Capt), Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Josh Little, Graham Hume, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young.

Zimbabwe:

Sikandar Raza (capt), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Trevor Gwandu, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Carl Mumba, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sean Williams


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Ireland

Who will win?-  Zimbabwe

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Harry Tector (Ireland)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe), Andy McBrine (Ireland)

Most Fours – Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Harry Tector (Ireland)

Player of the Match- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)

Team Scores Batting first – Zimbabwe 270+, Ireland 255+

Match Handicap:  Zimbabwe


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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.


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