Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head to Head, 2nd ODI: ZIM vs IRE H2H in ODI, Records & Stats in Harare Sports Club

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Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head to Head, 2nd ODI: The Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI is set to take place on Sunday, February 16, at the Harare Sports Club as both teams aim to make their mark in the ongoing series three-match series.

After clinching the one-off Test match by 63 runs as well as the ODI series opener, the visitors will be keen to maintain their winning momentum in the limited-overs format as well.

The last ODI series between these two sides was in 2023, when Ireland registered a comfortable 2-0 win in the three-match series held in Zimbabwe. With that success in mind, the Irish team will be aiming to replicate their dominance once again.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will be desperate to bounce back from recent underwhelming performances. The hosts have shown flashes of brilliance, but consistency has eluded them. A series win against Ireland would be a significant boost to their morale and cricketing aspirations.

The first ODI saw Zimbabwe draw first blood, thanks to Brian Bennett’s scintillating 169 – the fifth-highest ODI score by a Zimbabwean batter. Supported by Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava’s bowling heroics, Zimbabwe secured a crucial 49-run win to go 1-0 up in the series.

With the second ODI set to unfold, both teams will be eager to make their mark. While Zimbabwe will look to seal the series, Ireland will be fighting to stay alive.

ZIM vs IRE: Match Details

Fixture: Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 2nd ODI
Date: February 16, Sunday
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM local time | 7:30 AM GMT
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head to Head Records in ODI

Even though Ireland went into the ODI series with a head to head lead over their opponents, Zimbabwe have cut it down with the series opener win. In the 23 fifty-over matches played between the two teams, the Chevrons have won nine games, while the Green and Whites have won 10 matches.

One match ended in a tie, while three games have ended with no results.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head to Head Stats in ODI

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Head to Head Records in Harare Sports Club

Zimbabwe have increased their home head to head advantage over Ireland, having now won seven of the 12 ODI matches played at the Harare Sports Club stadium. The Green and Whites have won the other five matches.

Interestingly, Zimbabwe’s win in the first ODI was their first victory over Ireland in their last six meetings.

Matches played: 14
Won by Zimbabwe: 7
Won by Ireland: 5
No result: 2

Last 5 Zimbabwe vs Ireland ODI Matches – Full Results

Zimbabwe and Ireland have shared competitive battles in recent encounters. Zimbabwe’s latest win in the 1st ODI of this series, powered by Brian Bennett’s superb 169, ended Ireland’s dominance after three straight victories. Ireland has won three of the last five ODIs, while two matches ended with no result.

• Feb 14, 2025: Zimbabwe (299/8) beat Ireland (250) by 49 runs
• Dec 17, 2023: Ireland (204/3) beat Zimbabwe (197) by 7 wickets (DLS)
• Dec 15, 2023: Ireland (170/6) beat Zimbabwe (166) by 4 wickets
• Dec 13, 2023: Zimbabwe (121/6) vs Ireland – No result
• Jan 23, 2023: Zimbabwe (55/1) vs Ireland – No result

Harare Sports Club, Harare ODI Stats & Records

Total Matches: 201
Matches Won Batting 1st: 91
Matches Won Chasing: 104
Average 1st Innings Score: 229
Highest Total: 408/6 (50 Ovs) by Zimbabwe vs USA in 2023
Lowest Total: 35/10 (18 Ovs) by Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka in 2004
Highest Successful Chase: 328/3 (46.4 Ovs) by South Africa vs Australia in 2014
Lowest Total Defended: 129/10 (32.4 Ovs) by Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan in 2017
Most Runs: Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) - 2165
Highest Individual Score: Hamilton Masakadza (Zimbabwe) - 178*
Most Sixes: Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) - 47
Most 50s: Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) / Andy Flower (Zimbabwe) - 12
Most 100s: Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) - 5
Most Wickets: Prosper Utseya (Zimbabwe) - 52
Best Bowling Innings: Fidel Edwards (West Indies) - 6/22

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Full Squads

Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Nyasha Mayavo, Johnathan Campbell, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ben Curran, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Tinotenda Maposa

Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Morgan Topping, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell