The second of three One-Day International (ODI) matches between Zimbabwe and Ireland will begin at 12:45 PM IST Live on Saturday (January 21).
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The second of three One-Day International (ODI) matches between Zimbabwe and Ireland will begin at 12:45 PM IST Live on Saturday (January 21). The series kicks off with a game at Harare Sports Club in Harare. The hosts won the first encounter of the three-match ODI series by three wickets on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. In the series opener at Harare on Wednesday, the hosts overcame Ireland by three wickets using the Duckworth-Lewis technique. Skipper Craig Ervine will be hoping that the club can sustain their bat-and-ball performance in the second encounter on Saturday.
The Irish, on the other hand, will be hoping to learn from their mistakes and improve their bowling performance in this match. Zimbabwe will rely on the likes of Madhevere, Ervine, Ballance, all-rounder Raza, and Burl to supply the majority of the runs in the batting department. Skipper Balbirnie (121) and Harry Tector (101) batted brilliantly in the opening match, each scoring a century. Ireland had a healthy total of 288 runs after 50 overs thanks to their innings and were cruising to win. Their bowlers held Zimbabwe under pressure for the entire of game, but Ryan Burl batted well (59 off 41 deliveries) to upset the game’s outcome.
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| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Known as | Salisbury Sports Club |
| Ends | City End, Club House End |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Time Zone | UTC +02:00 |
| Home to | Rhodesia, Zimbabwe, Mashonaland |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Ireland and Zimbabwe Zimbabwe and Ireland have played each other 166 times, with Zimbabwe winning 8 games and Ireland winning 7. Zimbabwe has won two of the last five meetings between ZIM and IRE, while Ireland has won three.
Harare Sports Club’s pitch in Harare has a balanced surface. The team that wins the toss will bat first. Meanwhile, in the early overs, the pacers have an advantage on this pitch. The spinners will undoubtedly have the upper hand in the middle overs. Overall, it’s a good pitch for hitters. As a result, we may expect a high-scoring battle between the teams.
The weather forecast for the ZIM vs IRE 2nd ODI at Harare Sports Club, Harare on Saturday, 21 January 2023 is generally cloudy or sunny, or clear and rainy. The temperature is expected to be approximately 12°C, with 81% humidity and a wind speed of 20 kilometres per hour.
| Total matches | 169 |
| Matches won batting first | 79 |
| Matches won bowling first | 87 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 231 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 195 |
| Highest total recorded | 350/6 (50 Ov) by AUS vs ZIM |
| Lowest total recorded | 35/10 (18 Ov) by ZIM vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 328/3 (46.4 Ov) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 129/10 (32.4 Ov) by ZIM vs AFG |
Harry Tector, the middle-order hitter, was outstanding in the first ODI. He batted aggressively, which can help Ireland gain momentum in the middle overs. He scored a century in the previous encounter and hopes to do so again in the next. In the opening match, Mark Adair, 26, took two key wickets. He was also economical, and if he can maintain this level of performance, Zimbabwe will be put under pressure early on.
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