Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs Ireland (IRE)

📅 Date: 14th February 2025
Time: 01:00 PM IST
🏟 Venue: Harare Sports Club

🔮 Win Probability

  • Zimbabwe (ZIM): 43%

  • Ireland (IRE): 57%

📌 Ireland enters as the favorite, based on current form and past head-to-head results.

🌍 Ground Conditions: Harare Sports Club

  • Average First-Innings Score (Last 5 ODIs): 190

  • Average Wickets Per Match: 7

  • Score Breakdown:

    • Below 240 Runs: 6 matches

    • 240-320 Runs: 4 matches

    • 320+ Runs: 0 matches

📌 A low-scoring venue where bowlers, particularly seamers, have a major impact.

  • Decision After Winning Toss:

    • Bat First: 0%

    • Chase: 100%

  • Win Rate After Winning Toss: 5/10 Matches Won (50%)

📌 Teams prefer to chase, indicating a pitch that improves slightly for batting in the second innings.

  • Fantasy Point Contribution:

    • Batting: 44%

    • Bowling: 56%

  • Bowling Breakdown:

    • Pace: 48%

    • Spin: 52%

📌 A balanced pitch favoring both pacers and spinners, making a mix of both ideal for fantasy teams.

🔥 Players to Watch

🏅 Suggested Players

  • J Little (IRE)Top left-arm seamer, consistent wicket-taker.

  • B Muzarabani (ZIM)Reliable fast bowler, excels in home conditions.

  • H Tector (IRE)Ireland's top batter, great form in ODIs.

  • S Williams (ZIM)Zimbabwe's experienced all-rounder, contributes in both departments.

🏏 Expected Batting Order

Zimbabwe (ZIM)

  1. B Curran – Aggressive opener

  2. T Marumani – Left-hand top-order batter

  3. C Ervine – Experienced middle-order anchor

  4. S Williams – Key all-rounder

Ireland (IRE)

  1. P Stirling – Hard-hitting opener

  2. A Balbirnie – Reliable top-order batter

  3. C Campher – Middle-order all-rounder

  4. H Tector – Key run-scorer for Ireland

📌 Top-order batters will play a major role, with middle-order all-rounders providing stability.

📌 Top Performers & Fantasy Insights

🏆 Best Players in Head-to-Head (H2H) Battles

  • J Little (IRE)92 Fantasy Points per match

  • C Campher (IRE)56 Fantasy Points per match

🏟️ Best Players at This Venue

  • J Campbell (ZIM)108 Fantasy Points per match

  • S Raza (ZIM)77 Fantasy Points per match

📌 Seam bowlers and middle-order all-rounders are must-have picks for fantasy teams.

⚡ Powerplay Insights

Batters in Powerplay

  • C Campher (IRE)25.8 Fantasy Points per match

  • A McBrine (IRE)25.2 Fantasy Points per match

Bowlers in Powerplay

  • M Adair (IRE)38 Fantasy Points per match

  • B Muzarabani (ZIM)29 Fantasy Points per match

📌 Pacers will be key in the first 10 overs for early breakthroughs.

⚡ Death Overs Specialists

Death Over Bowlers

  • T Gwandu (ZIM)48 Fantasy Points per match

  • S Williams (ZIM)33 Fantasy Points per match

📌 Late wickets will be crucial for fantasy points, making death bowlers a strategic pick.

📊 Team Form & Recent Matches

Zimbabwe’s Recent Form

L | L | L | L | L

Ireland’s Recent Form

W | W | L | L | L

📌 Ireland is in slightly better form but both teams have struggled recently.

💡 Fantasy Points Leaders (Last 5 Matches)

🏏 Top Fantasy Performers

  • H Tector (IRE)358 Points in 5 Matches

  • M Adair (IRE)343 Points in 5 Matches

  • C Young (IRE)305 Points in 4 Matches

  • G Hume (IRE)221 Points in 5 Matches

  • C Campher (IRE)212 Points in 5 Matches

  • P Stirling (IRE)209 Points in 5 Matches

  • R Ngarava (ZIM)196 Points in 5 Matches

  • S Williams (ZIM)187 Points in 5 Matches

📌 H Tector, M Adair, and C Young should be your key fantasy picks.

📍 Venue & Pitch Report: Harare Sports Club

  • Pitch Summary: A low-scoring pitch where bowlers, especially pacers, dominate.

  • Fantasy Points Contribution:

    • Batting: 44%

    • Bowling: 56%

  • Average First-Innings Score: 190

  • Wickets Per Match: 7

📌 A good mix of pacers and all-rounders should be included in fantasy teams.

📢 Fantasy Team Selection Tips

  1. Prioritize Pacers & All-RoundersJ Little, S Williams, and C Campher are key picks.

  2. Include Powerplay & Death Over SpecialistsB Muzarabani and M Adair can bring solid points.

  3. Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

    • Captain: J Little / H Tector

    • Vice-Captain: C Campher / S Williams

📝 Final Thoughts

  • Ireland holds a slight edge over Zimbabwe, given their recent performances.

  • Expect a low-scoring game, making pacers and all-rounders key fantasy assets.

  • Chasing teams have a better win record, making second-innings players valuable.

  • J Little, H Tector, and M Adair should be your top fantasy choices.

🏆 Use these insights to create a winning fantasy team! 🚀