The Ireland cricket team is gearing up to host Zimbabwe for a one-off Test match, which is slated to take place from Thursday, July 25 to Monday, July 29.
According to the schedule for the Ireland vs Zimbabwe One-off Test 2024, the match is set to be held at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont, Belfast, with a starting time of 3:30 PM IST. Fans in India can catch all the action via live streaming.
This match will be historic as it is the first-ever Test hosted in Northern Ireland and it is also significant for Zimbabwe as they have never faced Ireland in a Test match before.
Ireland, granted Test status by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2018, became the 11th team eligible to play the longest format of the game.
Since gaining Test status, Ireland have played 8 Test matches, winning 1 and losing 7.
In contrast, Zimbabwe has a much longer history in Test cricket, having been granted Test status in 1992 to become the ninth team to play red-ball cricket.
Over the years, Zimbabwe have played 117 Test matches, recording 13 wins, 75 losses, and 29 draws.
Ireland vs Zimbabwe Test Head-to-Head
This will be the first Test match between Ireland and Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's extensive experience in red-ball cricket, with 117 matches over 32 years, contrasts sharply with Ireland's relatively recent entry into the format, having played just 8 matches over six years..
Zimbabwe are currently ranked 10th in the ICC Test team rankings, while Ireland are a spot below them in 11th.
Ireland vs Zimbabwe One-off Test 2024 schedule and match start times
All timings as per Indian Standard Time (IST)
Thursday, July 25
Ireland vs Zimbabwe one-off Test - 3:30 PM
Where to watch Ireland vs Zimbabwe One-off Test 2024 live in India
Live streaming of the Ireland vs Zimbabwe Test match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.
There will be no live telecast of the Ireland vs Zimbabwe One-off Test on any TV channel in India.
Kenya vs Nigeria ODI 2024 squads
Ireland: 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: 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.
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