Ireland Women square off against Zimbabwe Women in the 1st T20I of the Zimbabwe Women Tour of Ireland 2025 on Sunday, 20th July. The match is slated to be played at the Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin and the scheduled start time is 8:30 PM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including playing XI, match winner prediction, head to head record, tips & betting odds of the Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women match.
Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women Tips & Odds
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Last five matchesStats
- The average 1st innings score in the last six WT20I matches played at Pembroke is 137 runs.
- Teams batting second won four of the last six WT20I matches played at Pembroke.
- Gaby Lewis is the top run-scorer for Ireland Women with 293 runs in the last seven innings.
Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin, Pitch Report
The pitch at Pembroke Cricket Club offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can enjoy early movement which makes the first few overs tricky for batters. However, once the ball gets a bit older, batting becomes easier, and players can play their shots more freely.
Spinners don’t get much spin here, but they can still play a key role by bowling tight lines and building pressure during the middle overs. The outfield is usually quick, so boundaries come easily once a batter gets set.
A total around 160–170 is considered a good score on this ground. Chasing has been slightly easier, so captains winning the toss often choose to bowl first. Weather can play a big role, so teams also keep an eye on rain and conditions before deciding.
Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women Head to Head Record
Ireland Women and Zimbabwe Women faced off in 7 T20I matches so far. Here, Ireland Women has a dominant record by winning all of the matches while Zimbabwe Women were winless.
- Matches Played: 7
- Ireland Women Won: 7
- Zimbabwe Women Won: 0
Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women Squads
Ireland Women Squad: Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast (vc), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly (wk), Laura Delany, Amy Hunter (wk), Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell
Zimbabwe Women Squad: Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Beloved Biza, Francesca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Nyasha Gwanzura, Tendai Makusha, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Mitchel Mavunga, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Vimbai Mutungwindu, Kelis Ndhlovu, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma
Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women Match Winner Prediction
Ireland Women are likely to win the upcoming T20 match against Zimbabwe Women on 20th July. They have a strong record against Zimbabwe, winning all of the previous T20I matches. Playing at home gives Ireland an extra edge, and their key players like Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast are in good form. Zimbabwe have some young talent, but they’ve struggled in away games. Overall, Ireland look more balanced and experienced, which makes them the favourites to win this match.
Our Prediction: Ireland Women to Win!