vvjl ZIM Vs IRE, 1st T20I Toss Update: Ireland Opt To Field First Against Zimbabwe In Harare; See Playing XIs

Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza and Ireland captain Paul Stirling during the toss time. Photo: X | Zimbabwe Cricket Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza and Ireland captain Paul Stirling during the toss time. Photo: X | Zimbabwe Cricket

Zimbabwe are up against Ireland in the first T20I match of the series at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Saturdayvvjl, 22 February 2025. The toss happened after a delay of two hours. (More Cricket News)

Toss Update

Ireland won the toss and opted to field first against Zimbabwe in Harare.

Playing XIs

Ireland: Paul Stirling(c), Lorcan Tucker(w), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Joshua Little, Benjamin White

Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Wessly Madhevere, Dion Myers,gold99 games Sikandar Raza(c), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Trevor Gwandu, Newman Nyamhuri

What Captain Said After Toss

Paul Stirling (Ireland Captain): We'll field first. Looking for constant improvement ahead of the next World Cup. I have no idea about the XI.

Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe Captain): The wicket looks good, wasn't too concerned about batting or bowling. The beauty of these short games is things happen quickly and fast, so you have to boss all three departments. We take every T20 very seriously, we are doing everything with a vision towards the qualifying tournament of the T20 World Cup in September.

The ground staff have successfully maintained a dry playing surface despite experiencing over 100 minutes of rain. It should be an excellent batting surface, and any score above 100 runs in this shortened game could potentially secure a victory on this wicket. The skies over Harare Sports Club have completely cleared.

The match will be of 11 overs per side because of the late start because of rain. The first powerplay will be of three overs and each bowler can bowl two overs while only one bowler can bowl three overs.

BY Outlook Sports Desk

ZIM Vs IRE, 1st T20I: Live Streaming Details

The first T20I between Zimbabwe and Ireland will not be televised in India. Howevervvjl, live streaming of the Zimbabwe vs Ireland 1st T20I will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.