T20 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe VS Ireland T20l- Match predictions and tips

Zimbabwe has recently performed impressively, including a historic ODI victory in Australia. Craig Ervine's team can pose a significant threat, and they have a list of match-winners who have stepped up in critical situations. They put up a good fight in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka, but this is expected to be a lot closer contest.

On the other hand, Ireland is a well-established team whose young players have recently impressed. Namibia narrowly defeated them in the warm-up match, but they will be optimistic about their chances against Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe's players to watch

1. Craig Evans- He is the team's leading run-scorer and is the batter's pick today.

2. Wellington Masakadza- He is consistent in his line and length and can take wickets.

Ireland's players to watch

1. Harry Tector- has played 44 T20Is, scoring 768 runs with a strike rate of over 130 and averaging 24.

2. Joshua Little- The left-arm seamer has 51 wickets in 46 games at an average of 25.17, and his ability to regularly get the breakthroughs has been crucial for the Irish team.

Match Prediction

Ireland is predicted to win today's match based on head-to-head. In eight out of five T20 games, Ireland has won.

Top Picks

Craig Evans

Wellington Masakadza

Harry Tector

Joshua Little

Pitch Report

The pitch in Hobart is generally a little slower, and it is difficult for the chasers to win here. Given the significant boundaries and little dew, the skipper who wins the toss will try to bat first.

Team Squad

Zimbabwe- Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, and Blessing Muzarabani. 

Ireland- Andrew Balbernie (c), Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, and Joshua Little.