Ireland vs Zimbabwe One-off Test Match: Preview, Likely Playing XIs, Weather Report & Live Streaming Details

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Get all the details for the one-off Test match between Ireland (IRE) and Zimbabwe (ZIM), including the match preview, head-to-head stats, probable XI, Dream11 predictions, and live streaming details.

Ireland are set to take on Zimbabwe in a one-off Test match that starts on Thursday (July 25). The Irishmen failed to impress in the T20 World Cup 2024 and suffered humiliating defeats against India, Canada, and Pakistan in three Group A matches. Their upcoming Test match against Zimbabwe is going to be the first game since the World Cup exit.

So far, they have competed in only one Test match this year. The Irishmen faced Afghanistan at the Tolerance Oval in February. Mark Adair stole the show in that match, scalping five wickets during Afghanistan’s first innings that curbed them at a humble scoreline of 155. Adair remained unrelenting in the second innings as well, taking three wickets. A half-century from Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie sealed a six-wicket victory. They will now be looking to continue that momentum against Zimbabwe.

The one-off Test between Zimbabwe and Ireland is scheduled to take place at Stormont Cricket Ground in Belfast.

Zimbabwe last featured in a Test series in 2023, when they competed against the West Indies. The first match of the series ended in a draw, and in the next match, Zimbabwe lost by an inning and four runs. They will now be eyeing redemption with hopes of beating Ireland next.

Ireland’s (IRE) Likely Playing XI

Andrew Balbirnie (C), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Humphreys, Barry McCarthy, PJ Moor, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young

Zimbabwe’s (ZIM) Likely Playing XI

Craig Ervine (C), Brian Bennett, Tendai Chatara, Joylord Gumbie, Roy Kaia, Prince Masvaure, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Sean Williams

IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction:

Captain: Andrew Balbirine

Vice-Captain: Mark Adair

Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker

Batters: Andrew Balbirnie, Craig Ervine, Paul Stirling, Brian Bennett

All-rounders: Harry Tector, Sean Williams

Bowlers: Mark Adair, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, Blessing Muzarabani

Ireland (IRE) Full Squad: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, James McCollum, PJ Moor, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Full Squad: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Tendai Chatara, Tanaka Chivanga, Joylord Gumbie, Roy Kaia, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Sean Williams

Ireland (IRE) VS Zimbabwe (ZIM) Weather Forecast:

Belfast will remain cloudy with a 68 percent chance of rain on July 25, Thursday. The temperature will hover between 11 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius. Winds will be blowing at speeds of 10 km/h to 15 km/h. Humidity levels will range from 76 percent to 84 percent.