Ireland levelled the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe with a comprehensive win in the second ODI, with the third ODI slated for January 23 at the Harare Sports Club.
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Ireland levelled the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe with a comprehensive win in the second ODI, with the third ODI slated for January 23 at the Harare Sports Club. Ireland was defeated by rain in their first match by three wickets. However, Andrew Balbirnie’s team came back spectacularly in the second game, winning by 46 runs. Most crucially, they drew even in the series, with the decisive game set on Monday.
The two teams have put up good performances with the bat and ball, making the match intriguing for the viewers. With the two teams on equal footing in the 50-over series, the final encounter will determine the series winner. Both teams will try to push each other and get a favourable result in order to win the series. Ireland scored 294 for the loss of seven wickets after being put in to bat first. Balbirnie, who had to retire hurt after scoring a century in his debut game as captain, was replaced by Paul Stirling. He scored 45 points on 61 attempts to set the tone for the visiting squad.
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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 |
Match: ZIM vs IRE, 2nd ODI, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 2023
Date: Saturday, January 23rd, 2023
Time: 12:45 PM (Jan 21)
Live Streaming: FanCode
The Harare Sports Club ground is likely to be rich in runs and will favour the batting units in the second ODI as well. The weather forecast for the game is light rain showers with light gusts. The second One-Day International (ODI) between Ireland and Zimbabwe will be held in Harare. The average score of the match is expected to be around 270-280 runs. Because this pitch is sluggish and batters struggle to time the ball, both teams will try to bowl first. The highest temperature will continue at 24°C, with a low of 16°C, 78% humidity, and a wind speed of 11 km/hr for the second ODI between Zimbabwe and Ireland on Saturday. There is also a touch of cold weather after a slightly cool afternoon with light showers and gloomy skies. Unfortunately, rain is forecast in Harare during the coming week. There is a 70% chance of rain in the second ODI between both teams.
ZIM: Craig Ervine (C), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Gary Ballance, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (WK), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara
IRE: Andrew Balbirnie (C), Ross Adair, Stephen Doheny (WK), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Tyrone Kane, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Barry McCarthy
ZIM: Wesley Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine (c), Gary Ballance, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi
IRE: Paul Stirling, Stephen Doheny, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Joshua Little
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