Zimbabwe v Ireland World Cup Match Prediction & Betting Tips

Zimbabwe started off badly in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, by losing their opening game against South Africa and won the following one vs. United Arab Emirates. They surrendered the next two pool matches to West Indies, Pakistan and managed just two points off four outings. Ireland, on the other hand, took off brightly by defeating the Windies and UAE but South Africa humiliated them with a hefty margin of 201 runs. They accumulated four points from three outings and still have an outright chance of qualifying for the Quarter-final spot. The Irish men will look forward for a better show against Zimbabwe who are capable of surprising them.

Players to watch

Brendan Taylor, Elton Chigumbura and Sean Williams scored most runs for Zimbabwe vs. Pakistan as Craig Ervine, Hamilton Masakadza, Sikandar Raza and Chamu Chibhabha are their front line batsmen. The bowling department is being looked after by Tendai Chatara, Tinashe Panyangara, Tawanda Mupariwa, Sean Williams and Elton Chigumbura.

Andy Balbrinie along with Kevin O’Brien resisted against the lethal bowling attack of South Africa while Niall O’Brien, Ed Joyce, Paul Stirling, Gary Wilson and William Porterfield are their dependable batsmen. George Dockrell, Kevin O’Brien, Max Sorensen, John Mooney, Stirling and Andy McBrine are doing their best with the ball.

Time & Venue

Saturday, March 7, 2015 @ 03:30 GMT, 14:30 local at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

Weather

Mostly cloudy with the temperatures around 12-21ᵒC.

Toss

Both skippers will opt to chase after winning the toss.

The Pitch

Initially, the wicket will be feasible for the bowlers but will become a batsmen’s paradise later on.

Teams

Zimbabwe – Elton Chigumbura (C), Sikandar Raza, Chamu Chibhabha, Hamilton Masakadza, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Solomon Mire, Tawanda Mupariwa, Tendai Chatara, Tinashe Panyangara.

Ireland – William Porterfield (C), Paul Stirling, Ed Joyce, Niall O’Brien, Andy Balbirnie, Gary Wilson, Kevin O’Brien, John Mooney, George Dockrell, Max Sorensen, Andy McBrine.

Prediction

Ireland can add another two points to their tally by grasping the coming encounter.