The first match of the Ireland Women in Zimbabwe, 5 T20I Series, 2024 will be played between Zimbabwe Women and Ireland Women (ZM-W vs IR-W). The match will be played at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on 26th January at 04:30 PM IST.
ZM-W vs IR-W (Zimbabwe Women vs Ireland Women), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: Zimbabwe Women vs Ireland Women, 1st T20I
Date: 26th January, 2024
Time: 04:30 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZM-W vs IR-W (Zimbabwe Women vs Ireland Women), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 5 games, Ireland Women have won 4 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, Zimbabwe Women have won 5 games and lost 0.
Both teams last played against each other in the 1st Semi-Final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, 2022 where Kelis Ndhlovu scored the highest fantasy points for Zimbabwe Women with 66 match fantasy points while Arlene Kelly topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Ireland Women with 72 match fantasy points.
ZM-W vs IR-W, Harare Sports Club, Harare Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Harare Sports Club, Harare will assist the bowlers. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 8 matches is 107 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue since the team batting first has only won 25% of its matches.
Weather Report for Harare Sports Club, Harare
The temperature will hover around 26°C and humidity is expected to be around 32%. 2.27 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
ZM-W vs IR-W, Head-to-Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Ireland Women won the match. The all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
ZM-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary-Anne Musonda | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 0 | 0 | 21, 22, 33, 28, 4 | - |
| Amy Hunter | 5 | 173 | 34.6 | 0 | 0 | 68, 10, 10, 36, 49 | - |
| Gaby Lewis | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 0 | 0 | 1, 53, 21, 62, 2 | - |
- Mary-Anne Musonda
Mary-Anne Musonda is a batter with an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. She is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 21, 22, 33, 28 and 4 runs at an average of 21.6 per match.
- Amy Hunter
Amy Hunter can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Amy Hunter has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. She is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 68, 10, 10, 36 and 49 runs at an average of 34.6 per match.
- Gaby Hollis Lewis
Gaby Lewis is a batter with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Gaby Lewis is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, she has scored 1, 53, 21, 62 and 2 runs at an average of 27.8 per match.
ZM-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreen Tshuma | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 1, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
| Georgina Dempsey | 4 | 12 | 2.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 12, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Nomvelo Sibanda | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Loreen Tshuma
Loreen Tshuma is a bowler with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a leg-spin bowler and in the last 5 matches, Loreen Tshuma has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Georgina Dempsey
Georgina Dempsey can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. She has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 4 matches, Georgina Dempsey has taken 0, 0, 1, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Nomvelo Sibanda
Nomvelo Sibanda is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. She has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a left-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Nomvelo Sibanda has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4. She has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
ZM-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelis Ndhlovu | 3 | 27 | 5.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 15, 12, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
| Arlene Kelly | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 0 |
| Laura Delany | 3 | 37 | 7.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 12, 0, 0, 25, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
- Kelis Tanyaradzwa Ndhlovu
Kelis Ndhlovu is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Kelis Ndhlovu is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, she has scored 27 runs averaging 5.4 per match.
- Arlene Nora Kelly
Arlene Kelly is an all-rounder with an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Arlene Kelly has taken 1, 2, 3, 5 and 0 wickets at an average of 2.2. She has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Laura Katherine Delany
Laura Delany can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Laura Delany is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, she has scored 12, 0, 0, 25 and 0 runs averaging 7.4 per match.
ZM-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelis Ndhlovu | 3 | 27 | 5.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 15, 12, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
| Arlene Kelly | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 0 |
| Laura Delany | 3 | 37 | 7.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 12, 0, 0, 25, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Mary-Anne Musonda | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 0 | 0 | 21, 22, 33, 28, 4 | - |
| Sophie MacMahon | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 10, 0, 23, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
- Kelis Tanyaradzwa Ndhlovu
Kelis Ndhlovu is an all-rounder with an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Kelis Ndhlovu has scored 0, 15, 12, 0 and 0 runs averaging 5.4 per match.
- Arlene Nora Kelly
Arlene Kelly is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. She has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Arlene Kelly has taken 1, 2, 3, 5 and 0 wickets at an average of 2.2. She has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Laura Katherine Delany
Laura Delany is an all-rounder with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Laura Delany has scored 12, 0, 0, 25 and 0 runs at an average of 7.4 per match.
- Mary-Anne Musonda
Mary-Anne Musonda is a batter with an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. She is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 108 runs at an average of 21.6 per match.
- Sophie MacMahon
Sophie MacMahon is an all-rounder with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Sophie MacMahon is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, she has scored 10, 0, 23, 4 and 0 runs at an average of 7.4 per match.
ZM-W vs IR-W Squad Information
Ireland Women (IR-W) Squad: Laura Delany, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Cara Murray, Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly, Alana Dalzell, Amy Hunter, Ava Canning, Freya Sargent, Georgina Dempsey and Joanna Loughran.
Zimbabwe Women (ZM-W) Squad: Precious Marange, Chiedza Dhururu, Audrey Mazvishaya, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Pellagia Mujaji, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma, Mary-Anne Musonda, Ashley Ndiraya, Nyasha Gwanzura, Francisca Chipare, Kelis Ndhlovu, Adel Zimunu, Beloved Biza and Lindokuhle Mabhero.
ZM-W vs IR-W Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Pellagia Mujaji
Batters: Mary-Anne Musonda, Orla Prendergast and Ashley Ndiraya
All-Rounders: Kelis Ndhlovu, Arlene Kelly, Laura Delany, Loreen Tshuma and Georgina Dempsey
Bowlers: Nomvelo Sibanda and Alana Dalzell
Captain: Pellagia Mujaji
Vice-Captain: Orla Prendergast
Photo credit: Alamy
