by Zimbabwe vs Ireland ODI series 2023-24
3rd ODI:
Third and last ODI of the series of 3 ODI matches between Zimbabwe and Ireland is going to be played at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on December 17th 2023.
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Zimbabwe vs Ireland History:
Overall:
Series:
This is going to be the sixth bilateral series between the teams. The home team won 2 times whereas the visiting side won 1 time. A couple (2) of series resulted in a draw.
The longest streak without a draw between the teams is 3 series in the span of 9 years from 2010-11 to 2021, in which the home side won 2 times, whereas the opposition won 1 time.
The consecutive winning streak for Zimbabwe against Ireland was 2 series from 2010-11 to 2019.
The longest undefeated streak for Zimbabwe against Ireland was 2 series (twice) from 2010-11 to 2019 and from 2021 to present.
The consecutive winning streak for Ireland against Zimbabwe was 1 series in 2019.
The longest undefeated streak for Ireland against Zimbabwe was 2 series from 2021 to present.
Last 5 (completed) series results of Zimbabwe against Ireland are DDLWW.
The home side has never won a series since 2015-16.
Matches:
The teams completed 21 meetings in the longest format of the limited overs cricket, till date. The host won 8 times, whereas the opponent won 9 times. One (1) match resulted in a tie, whereas, three (3) games were called off without any result (No Result).
The consecutive winning streak for Zimbabwe against Ireland was 3 matches from 2008 to 2010.
The longest undefeated streak for Zimbabwe against Ireland was 4 matches from 2008 to 2010.
The consecutive winning streak for Ireland against Zimbabwe was 3 matches from 2019 to 2021.
The longest undefeated streak for Ireland against Zimbabwe was 3 matches from 2019 to 2021.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Zimbabwe against Ireland are LLWLW.
@ Zimbabwean Backyard:
Series:
This is going to be the fourth bilateral series between the teams. The home team won 2 times whereas the visiting side is still looking for the first win. One (1) series resulted in a draw.
The longest streak without a draw between the teams is 2 series in the span of 12 years from 2010-11 to 2022-23, in which the home side won both times.
The consecutive winning streak for Zimbabwe against Ireland was 2 series from 2010-11 to 2022-23.
The longest undefeated streak for Zimbabwe against Ireland was 3 series from 2010-11 to present.
The consecutive winning streak for Ireland against Zimbabwe was 0 series, till date.
The longest undefeated streak for Ireland against Zimbabwe was 1 series in 2022-23.
Last 5 (completed) series results of Zimbabwe against Ireland are DWW – -.
Matches:
The teams completed 12 meetings in the longest format of the limited overs cricket, till date. The host won 6 times, whereas the opponent won 4 times. A couple (2) of engagements were called off without any result (No Result).
The consecutive winning streak for Zimbabwe against Ireland was 2 matches (thrice) from 2010 to 2010, from 2015 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2023.
The longest undefeated streak for Zimbabwe against Ireland was 2 matches (thrice) from 2010 to 2010, from 2015 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2023.
The consecutive winning streak for Ireland against Zimbabwe was 2 matches from 2023 to present.
The longest undefeated streak for Ireland against Zimbabwe was 3 matches from 2023 to present.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Zimbabwe against Ireland are LLWWL.
Points and Rankings:
The series is the comparison between the eleventh rank (Zimbabwe (53)) and thirteenth rank (Ireland (46)) teams. The host is 7 points ahead of the visitors.
The Home Team (Zimbabwe):
The team completed 568 games in the format. Out of them, the team won 152 times including a win in a tie and lost 395 times. Seven (7) games resulted in a tie. Fourteen (14) outings were called off without any result (No Result).
In case, the team will win the series by a margin of 3, then the team will earn three (3) points without any impact in the ranking, but in case of losing the series with 3 defeats, then the team will lose six (6) points with a (1) position in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 2 defeats, then the team will lose four (4) points without any impact in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 2, the team will earn a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 1 defeat, then the team will lose 2 – 3 points without any impact in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 1, the team will earn 0 – 1 point without any impact in the ranking.
Drawing the series will cause the team to lose a (1) point without any impact in the ranking.
Last 5 (completed) series results of Zimbabwe are WDLLW.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Zimbabwe are LLLWW.
Last 5 (completed) home series results of Zimbabwe are WDLWL.
The team has never won the series since 2020-21.
Last 5 (completed) home match results of Zimbabwe are LLLWW.
The Visiting Team (Ireland):
The team completed 198 games in the format. Out of them, the team won 79 times and lost 101 times. Three (3) games resulted in a tie. Fifteen (15) outings were called off without any result (No Result).
In case, the team will win the series by a margin of 3, then the team will earn seven (7) of points with a couple (2) of positions in the ranking, but in case of losing the series with 3 defeats, then the team will lose four (4) points with a (1) position in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 2 defeats, then the team will lose a couple (2) of points with a (1) position in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 2, the team will gain five (5) points without any impact in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 1 defeat, then the team will lose 0 – 1 point without any impact in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 1, the team will gain three (3) points without any impact in the ranking.
Drawing the series will help the team to gain a (1) point without any impact in the ranking.
Last 5 (completed) series results of Ireland are LLLDL.
The side has never won any series since 2021-22.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Ireland are WLLLL.
Last 5 (completed) away series results of Ireland are LLLDW.
Last 5 (completed) away match results of Ireland are WLLLL.
The Third Outing:
The result of the match will impact the team’s points, as if the result will go in favor of the host then the home side will gain a (1) point without any impact in the ranking, whereas the opponent will lose a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking. On the other hand, in case of a reverse result, the visiting team will gain a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking and the home team will lose a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking. In case of a tied match, both the sides will neither gain nor lose either the points or the ranking.
Venue Weather:
Weather forecast of Harare shows isolated thunderstorms / scattered thunderstorms / thunderstorms would be expected throughout the engagement. There will be mid to very high chances of rain, as the precipitation percentage would be between 30% to 71%. The temperature would be between 22 to 26 Celsius. The wind would be between 8 – 13 km/h. The speed of wind and the temperature, both would fluctuate throughout the battle.
Toss and Pitch:
Teams preferred to bat first after winning the toss, which happened 60 times out of 181 played games. The selection was unfavored to the teams, as the teams won 22 times and lost 35 times. One (1) battle resulted in a tie and a couple (2) of plays were called off without any result (No Result).
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, when the team chose to bat first, are LLWWL.
On the other hand, the teams who chose to field first, won 58 times and lost 62 times. One (1) battle was called without any result (No Result).
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, when the team chose to field first, are LWWLW.
The first batting team won the match 84 times. Whereas, the teams, who batted second, won the match 93 times.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, while the team bat first, are LWLLW.
Overall, 80 times the teams won the toss, won the match and lost 97 times.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, while winning the toss, are LLWWL.
Home Side (Zimbabwe):
Particularly, for Zimbabwe, the team won the toss 84 times in 158 games. The team won 26 times and lost 56 times with a (1) and a couple (2) of N/Rs (No Result).
Last 5 (completed) match results of Zimbabwe at the venue, while winning the toss, are LWWWL.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Zimbabwe at the venue, while losing the toss, are WWWLL.
Score:
The lowest defended total was 129 runs in 2017, and the highest successful chase was 328 runs (20 balls remaining and 7 wickets in hand) in 2014.
The first innings lowest total was 35 runs in 2004 and the highest total was 408 runs in 2023. For the second innings, the lowest total was 54 runs (completed innings) in 2017 and the highest total was 328 runs (20 balls remaining and 7 wickets in hand).
The batting average of the first innings is 29.06 and 30.36 is for the second innings.
ODI History Between the Teams at the Venue:
Both the teams faced each other 12 times at the venue. The host won 6 times and the foreigners won 4 times.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Zimbabwe against Ireland at the venue are LLWWL.
Teams’ ODI History at Venue:
The Home Unit (Zimbabwe):
The home side has a very poor record at the place. The team won 52 times and lost 102 times with a (1) tie and three (3) N/Rs (No Result) out of 158 played outings.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Zimbabwe at the venue are LWWWW.
The Visiting Unit (Ireland):
The visiting team has a poor average record. The team won 6 times and lost 8 times with a couple (2) of N/Rs (No Result) in 16 played outings.
Last 5 (completed) match results of Ireland at the venue are WWLLW.
Selected XI for both the Teams:
Zimbabwe:
The side may go with T. Kaitano in place of J. Gumbie and I. Kaia in place of M. Shumba.
Zimbabwe Eleven: T. Kaitano, T. Kamunhukamw, I. Kaia, S. Raza, R. Burl, C. Madande, B. Mavuta, W. Masakadza, R. Ngarava, B. Muzarabani, T. Chivanga
Ireland:
The side may go with a winning combination.
Ireland Eleven: P. Stirling, A. Balbirnie, L. Tucker, H. Tector, C. Campher, G. Dockrell, M. Adair, A. McBrine, G. Hume, C. Young, J. Little
*Notes: the result of the most recent match is at the left. *Notes: D means draw in “last five series results”. *Notes: T means tie in “last five match results”. *Notes: “*” means the match was tied but the match was resulted through one over eliminator. *Notes: Images were taken from Google Search. *Notes: https://crickettimes.com/2023/12/zimbabwe-vs-ireland-2023-t20i-and-odi-series-date-match-time-venue-squads-broadcast-and-live-streaming-details/
