Ireland vs Zimbabwe T20 Series 2021


There will be a T20 International series of 5 matches between Ireland and Zimbabwe in Ireland in August of 2021. The series will give confidence and stability to both teams. It will be a very important series for both teams as both teams are at the same level and will give a tough fight to each other. Both Ireland and Zimbabwe will give their best to win the T20 International series.

Head to head records are in favour of Zimbabwe team in T20 internationals but Ireland will play the series at home and it can be challenging for Zimbabwe to defeat Ireland in Ireland. Ireland team has quality batting line-up but their bowling side is a weak point. The squad of both teams for T20I series is not announced till now.  All the three matches of the T20 International series will be held on the same ground, Bready Cricket Ground, Ireland. Hence, it will be easier for players to understand the pitch behaviour and good high scoring cricket is expected from both sides.

The Ireland team will be led by Adam Balbirnie. The 1st match of the series will be held on August 27, Bready Cricket Ground, Ireland. Both teams Ireland and Zimbabwe will try to win the first match of the series and will try to get a good positive start for the tour. The 2nd match of the series will be played on August 29, 2021, on the same ground. This match will be very important for both sides. Either one team will win the series by winning this match or the series will be levelled. The pitch will help batsmen to play big strokes. The 3rd match of the T20I series will be held on September 1 2021, at Bready Cricket Stadium, Ireland. This match can also be the series-deciding match.

Series Result Ireland Won the 5 Match T20 Series By 3-2
Player Of the Series Paul Robert Stirling
Start Date 2021-08-27
End Date 2021-09-04
Host Country Ireland

Schedule

Ireland vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Match 2021
Match 1
Date - 2021-08-27
Day - Friday
Time - 12:00(Local)

Scorecard
Ireland
Player of the Match
Regis Chakabva
Zimbabwe Venue
Castle Avenue
Ireland vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 Match 2021
Match 2
Date - 2021-08-29
Day - Sunday
Time - 12:00(Local)

Scorecard
Ireland
Player of the Match
Kevin O'Brien
Zimbabwe Venue
Castle Avenue
Ireland vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20 Match 2021
Match 3
Date - 2021-09-01
Day - Wednesday
Time - 15:00(Local)

Scorecard
Ireland
Player of the Match
Paul Stirling
Zimbabwe Venue
Bready Cricket Club
Ireland vs Zimbabwe 4th T20 Match 2021
Match 4
Date - 2021-09-02
Day - Thursday
Time - 15:00(Local)

Scorecard
Ireland
Player of the Match
Mark Adair
Zimbabwe Venue
Bready Cricket Club
Ireland vs Zimbabwe 5th T20 Match 2021
Match 5
Date - 2021-09-04
Day - Saturday
Time - 15:00(Local)

Scorecard
Ireland
Player of the Match
Craig Ervine
Zimbabwe Venue
Bready Cricket Club
Teams
Ireland Zimbabwe

Squad

Ireland Team Squad
Paul Stirling Kevin O'Brien George Dockrell Andy McBrine
Craig Young Andrew Balbirnie Shane Getkate Barry McCarthy
Mark Adair Lorcan Tucker Simi Singh Josh Little
Harry Tector Curtis Campher Neil Rock Ben White
William McClintock

Zimbabwe Team Squad
Craig Ervine Tendai Chatara Regis Chakabva Brendan Taylor
Sean Williams Sikandar Raza Donald Tiripano Luke Jongwe
Wellington Masakadza Ryan Ponsonby Burl Tinashe Kamunhukamwe Wesley Madhevere
Richard Ngarava Tarisai Musakanda Blessing Muzarabani Milton Shumba
Tadiwanashe Marumani Dion Myers