Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd ODI, stats 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 both put up strong performances with the bat and ball, keeping the match interesting for the audience. With the two teams tied in the 50-over series, the series victor will be determined by the final match. To win the series, both teams will aim to push each other and achieve a favourable result. After being put in to bat first, Ireland scored 294 for the loss of seven wickets. Balbirnie was replaced by Paul Stirling, who had to retire hurt after making a century in his first game as captain. He set the tone for the visiting team by scoring 45 points on 61 tries.
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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 17 time, with Zimbabwe winning 8 games and Ireland winning 8. 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. Harry Tector, who also had a three-figure score in the first game of the series, continued where he left off, scoring 75 off 61 with seven fours and one six. Tendai Chatara was Zimbabwe’s first-choice bowler, finishing with stats of 10-0-51-3. Garry Ballance and Innocent Kaia both scored half-centuries, but their efforts were in vain. In 47.3 overs, the hosts were bowled out for 248. Ryan Burl and Chamu Chibhabha both scored in the 40s. Joshua Little, a left-arm bowler, took four wickets.
