Mark your calendars! Ireland Women vs. Zimbabwe Women in the first ODI on July 26th at 3:15 PM IST. Let the cricket chaos begin!
Get the best IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of Ireland 2025. Expert analysis and more.
IR-W vs ZM-W Match Preview:
The Zimbabwe Women’s tour of Ireland shifts to the two-match ODI series, with the first ODI set for July 26, 2025, at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast. Gaby Lewis leads the Ireland Women’s team, while Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano captains Zimbabwe Women.
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Ireland relies on key players like Orla Prendergast, Amy Hunter, and Laura Delany to dominate with bat and ball. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe banks on Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Modester Mupachikwa, and Kelis Ndhlovu to deliver impactful performances in the longer format.
Historically, Ireland holds a strong advantage, winning five of seven ODIs against Zimbabwe, who secured just one victory, with one match ending in a no result.
Ranked 10th (159 points) in ODI standings, Ireland are favorites over 14th-placed Zimbabwe (132 points). With both teams eager to assert dominance, a compelling contest awaits in this series opener.
IR-W vs ZM-W Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Ireland Women | 5 |
Zimbabwe Women | 1 |
IR-W vs ZM-W Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 18°C |
Weather Forecast | Broken Clouds |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 212 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 66% |
IR-W vs ZM-W Playing 11s (Predicted):
Ireland Women Playing 11: Gaby Lewis ©, Orla Prendergast, Ava Canning, Laura Delany, Christina Coulter Reilly, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Sarah Forbes, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul
Zimbabwe Women Playing 11: Beloved Biza, Francesca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano ©, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma, Modester Mupachikwa
IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Team Today Players Stats:
Player | Players Stats (last match) |
Cara Murray | NA |
Kellies Ndlovu | NA |
Orla Prendergast | NA |
Gaby Lewis | NA |
Hot Picks for IR-W vs ZM-W Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Orla Prendergast |
Gaby Lewis |
Top Picks:
Cara Murray |
Kellies Ndlovu |
Budget Picks:
Loren Tshuma |
Kudzai Chigora |
IR-W vs ZM-W Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Orla Prendergast & Gaby Lewis |
Vice-Captain | Kelis Ndhlovu & Cara Murray |
IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Amy Hunter
- Batters – Gaby Lewis, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Laura Delany, Leah Paul
- All-Rounders – Orla Prendergast (c), Kelis Ndlovu (vc), Arlene Kelly, Laura McBride
- Bowlers – Cara Murray, Jane Maguire

IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Amy Hunter
- Batters – Gaby Lewis (c), Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Leah Paul
- All-Rounders – Orla Prendergast, Kelis Ndlovu, Arlene Kelly, Laura McBride
- Bowlers – Cara Murray (vc), Jane Maguire, Ava Canning

IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Zimbabwe Women Tour of Ireland 2025 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Runyararo Pasipanodya | 6.5 credits | NA |
Sarah Forbes | 7.0 credits | NA |
IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Zimbabwe Women Tour of Ireland 2025 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Orla Prendergast |
GL Captaincy Choice | Gaby Lewis |
Punt Picks | Ava Canning and Laura Delany |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-4-2 |