IRE vs ZIM Match 32 Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Match Preview And Expected Playing XI

IRE vs ZIM, Match 32 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 prediction, match preview, head-to-head, pitch report, playing XI, players to watch, live streaming details and cricket tips.

IRE vs ZIM Match 32 Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Match Preview And Expected Playing XI (Image Source: Google)

IRE vs ZIM, Match 32, Cricket Tips: We are about to see a massive moment in Group B of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 as the 2021 champion, Australia, have been almost knocked out of the tournament. Zimbabwe can be the surprise team from this group. But Zimbabwe need to win one of their next two games.

Zimbabwe will lock horns with Ireland on February 17. This contest will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at 3 PM IST. Sri Lanka have qualified from this group, and Zimbabwe can be the second team to qualify if they win this game. Ireland also have only one win, and their qualification is also impossible. But they can hurt Zimbabwe's party.

IRE vs ZIM: Match Details

• Date: February 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
• Time: 3:00 PM IST
• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

IRE vs ZIM Live Streaming Details

To watch the IRE vs ZIM game in India, fans can tune into the Star Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the game on the Jio Hotstar streaming platform.

IRE vs ZIM Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Total Matches: 18
• Ireland: 8
• Zimbabwe: 8
• No-Result: 2

IRE vs ZIM: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket in Pallekele is an even wicket. Early on, the batters will have a good time to bat on. The wicket will be firm, but it is expected to slow down with time. There is a strong prediction of rain, and the game might get shortened. Hence, the team that bowls first will have an edge.

IRE vs ZIM: Possible XIs

England: Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (c & wk), George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Gareth Delany, Matthew Humphreys, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (c), T. Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani

IRE vs ZIM: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Captain Lorcan Tucker missed a century in the last game, but he did well. He will be the key batter for Ireland. For Zimbabwe, Brian Bennett is the crucial batter, who scored a match-winning fifty against Australia.

Probable Best Bowler

George Dockrell has been the leading wicket-taker for Ireland, and he is using the conditions very well. For Zimbabwe, Blessing Muzarabani has been exceptional with the new ball and will be a tough bowler to face.

Today Match Prediction: This will be a tight game, but Zimbabwe will be high on confidence after beating Australia. Hence, we predict Zimbabwe to win this game.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.