We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Probable XIs
Craig Ervine was rested in the last game due to injury. There are no further updates on his availability for the final ODI.
Zimbabwe: Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Chamu Chibhabha, Gary Ballance, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Victor Nyauchi
Andy Balbirnie has been ruled out of the series.
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Stephen Doheny, Murray Commins, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Joshua Little
Pitch Report
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
(Based on the last 3 games)
1st innings average score: 290
2nd innings average score: 270
Wickets per innings: 8
Type: Balanced
Wins
Batting 1st: 67%
Batting 2nd: 33%
Fantasy Tips of the Day
The fantastic trio of Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, and Ryan Burl averages in the 40s against Ireland. Raza also maintains a similar record at Harare: 1,507 runs at 42, including 4 hundreds and 6 fifties.
Tendai Chatara’s three-for in the second game wasn’t a surprise, as he has a stellar record at the venue. In 28 games, he has taken 36 wickets with an economy of 4.8 RPO.
Paul Stirling is the top run-scorer for Ireland against Zimbabwe. He has hit 5 fifties – the most against any team. At the venue, he averages 33 in 13 games.
Harry Tector’s scores against Zimbabwe read 50, 55, 13*, 101*, and 75, thereby starring in the Ultimate Team four times.
Josh Little too likes playing against Zimbabwe. He has taken 9 wickets in 5 matches, not going wicketless even once.
In the last 3 ODIs at the venue, 35 of 46 wickets belonged to the pacers.