With the series done and dusted, Ireland will look to continue their winning run when they lock horns with Zimbabwe in the fifth and final T20I scheduled to take place at the Bready Cricket Club on September 4 (Saturday).
Zimbabwe have been let down by their batting since the series opener where they successfully defended a low score for an early lead. The batsmen have been guilty of not applying themselves enough and falling to poor, unwarranted strokes in the face of scoreboard pressure.
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On the other hand, Ireland have made a superb comeback after a whitewash in the last series against South Africa. With the World Cup on the horizon, the batting department turned the tide quickly and will hope to continue their winning run.
Match Details
Ireland vs Zimbabwe – 5th T20I
When: Saturday – September 4, 2021 from 7:30 PM IST
Where: Bready Cricket Club, Bready, Northern Ireland
Pitch Report
The wicket has favoured batting at this venue and is likely to remain the same. There are chances of precipitation which will bring the spinners into the game.
Predicted Playing XI
Ireland: Paul Stirling, Kevin O Brien, Andrew Balbirnie (C), Shane Getkate, George Dockrell, William McClintock, Neil Rock(w), Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little
Zimbabwe: Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Regis Chakabva(w), Dion Myers, Craig Ervine(c), Milton Shumba, Luke Jongwe, Donald Tiripano, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
Ireland vs Zimbabwe – Fantasy Team Suggestion
Team Suggestion 1: Regis Chakabva, Kevin O’Brien, Paul Stirling, Craig Ervine, Dion Myers, George Dockrell, Ryan Burl, Shane Getkate (c), Luke Jongwe, Craig Young, Mark Adair (vc)
Team Suggestion 2: Regis Chakabva, Kevin O’Brien, Paul Stirling (c), Craig Ervine (vc), Andrew Balbirnie, Milton Shumba, Simi Singh, Shane Getkate, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Mark Adair
