The ZIM vs IRE upcoming Test will be Zimbabwe's first Test assignment since the two-match Test series at home against Afghanistan a few weeks ago. Zimbabwe lost the series 1-0 and will be desperate to get back to winning ways.
The upcoming ZIM vs IRE Test will be played on Thursday (February 6) at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The match will be played from 01:30 PM (IST).
Ireland:
Andrew Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, PJ Moor, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Morgan Topping, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young
With Ireland playing a Test in Zimbabwe for the very first time, the onus will be on captain Andrew Balbirnie to lead the team from the front. The Ireland captain has played 9 Tests so far and has scored 401 runs with the help of four fifties.
Sean Williams vs Andy McBrine:
In four innings, Williams registered scores of 154, 35*, 49 and 16. The 38-year-old will look to do well against Ireland too and the visitors will be relying on their off-spinner Andy McBrine to ensure that they get rid of Williams early.
Craig Ervine vs Mark Adair:
With Ervine in good form, Ireland will have their task cut out. They will be hoping that their most successful Test bowler of all time, Mark Adair helps them get rid of the Zimbabwe star cheaply. When Ireland hosted Zimbabwe last year, Adair had dismissed Ervine in the second innings of the one-off Test and will be eyeing more success against him.
ZIM vs IRE Key Players
IRE - Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, and Andy McBrine will be the key players for Ireland.
ZIM vs IRE Weather And Pitch Report:
As far as the pitch is concerned, the batsmen will enjoy the surface in the first couple of days. However, the bowlers especially the spinners could make a bigger impact as the game wears on.
Conclusion:
Zimbabwe and Ireland are all set for the historic Test. Both the teams hardly get a chance to play Tests regularly and will be looking to make the most of the opportunity.
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