We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Probable XIs
Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Craig Ervine (c), Gary Ballance, Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara
Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Ross Adair, Stephen Doheny (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Tyrone Kane, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Barry McCarthy
Pitch Report
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
(Based on the last 3 games)
1st innings average score: 135
2nd innings average score: 143
Wickets per innings: 7
Type: Good for spin
Wins
Batting 1st: 67%
Batting 2nd: 33%
Fantasy Tips of the Day
In the last 3 games at Harare, spinners have accounted for 42% of the wickets.
Wesley Madhevere is the highest run-scorer at the venue. He has smashed 385 at an average of 32, also providing bonus points for 46 boundaries.
Against Ireland, Craig Ervine and Sean Williams are the top two run-getters for Zimbabwe, averaging over 40. In addition, their Ultimate Team percentage reads 80 in the last 5 T20Is.
On the other hand, Andrew Balbirnie has ordinary numbers against Zimbabwe: 118 runs at an average of 17 in 8 games.
Ryan Burl’s three-for in the opening ODI wasn’t a surprise. He strikes at 11.3 against Ireland.
Against Zimbabwe, Mark Adair has featured in the Ultimate Team in 6 of 7 T20Is. He has picked 18 wickets, including four four-wicket hauls.
Zimbabwe have batters who are equipped with a better technique against spin and hence are favourites to win the game. Ireland will have to punch well above their weight to level the series.