Zimbabwe vs Ireland Weather and Pitch Report, 1st ODI: ZIM vs IRE Weather Forecast on Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe vs Ireland Weather and Pitch Report, 1st ODI: Zimbabwe and Ireland are set to battle in the first ODI of the three-match series at Harare Sports Club on February 14. With both teams looking to gain early momentum, this match promises to be an exciting contest.

The game will start at 1:00 PM IST, with Ireland aiming to extend their dominance after a strong Test victory. Zimbabwe will depend on experienced campaigners like Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, and Sean Williams to lead the charge.

Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, will need to step up against Ireland’s in-form batters. Meanwhile, Ireland will be confident with Paul Stirling at the helm, supported by Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, and all-rounders Curtis Campher and Andy McBrine.

ZIM vs IRE 1st ODI Match Information

• Date: February 14, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM IST
• Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
• Broadcast: FanCode
• Live Stream: Available on FanCode digital platforms

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Weather Report

The weather in Harare for the 1st ODI isn’t promising. The temperature will range between 24°C and 29°C, with 95% cloud cover expected throughout the day. Winds will blow at 11 km/h, with stronger gusts reaching 32 km/h, potentially affecting play.

Most concerning is the 80% chance of rain and 48% probability of thunderstorms, which raises concerns about possible delays or interruptions. If the rain persists, the match could see multiple stoppages, impacting strategies for both teams.

Weather Conditions

• Temperature: 26°C - 29°C
• Cloud Cover: 95% (Mostly cloudy)
• Wind Speed: 11 km/h (Gusts up to 32 km/h)
• Chance of Rain: 80%
• Chance of Thunderstorms: 48%
• Humidity: High (Around 80%)

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Pitch Report

Harare Sports Club has traditionally provided assistance to both batters and bowlers. However, early moisture and overcast conditions suggest that pacers will have the upper hand, especially in the first innings. Fast bowlers like Muzarabani, Ngarava, and Little will look to extract movement, making life difficult for batters.

Historically, the chasing teams have won 104 out of 200 ODIs at this venue. Given the expected conditions, the toss-winning captain is likely to opt for bowling first to exploit the early swing and seam movement. A first-innings total of 240-250 could be a challenging target.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Full Squads

Zimbabwe Squad:

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

Ireland Squad:

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