Get ready as Ireland Women will be competing with Zimbabwe Women in their second ODI. The match is scheduled for July 28th at 3:15 PM IST.
Get the best IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd ODI match of the Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of Ireland 2025. Expert analysis and more.
IR-W vs ZM-W Match Preview:
Ireland Women triumphed by 97 runs in the first ODI against Zimbabwe Women on July 26, 2025, at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
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Ireland, batting first after losing the toss, posted a formidable 288/9 in 50 overs, driven by Sarah Forbes’s 54 off 78 balls and Gaby Lewis’s 51 off 61. Orla Prendergast’s crucial 50 off 53 anchored the innings, earning her the Player of the Match award.
Zimbabwe’s Kelis Ndhlovu claimed 3 wickets for 50 runs, while Loreen Tshuma took 2 for 37. In response, Zimbabwe Women were bowled out for 191 in 48.1 overs, with Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano scoring 48 off 65 and Runyararo Pasipanodya remaining unbeaten on 32 off 71.
Ireland’s bowlers shone, with Orla Prendergast taking 2 for 20 in 10 overs, Arlene Kelly grabbing 2 for 17, and Cara Murray dismissing Kudzai Chigora, caught by Coulter Reilly.
As the teams prepare for the second ODI on July 28 at the same venue, Ireland Women aim to seal the series with another dominant display.
With Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, and Orla Prendergast in fine form, Ireland’s balanced squad holds the edge.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe Women, led by Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, will rely on Kelis Ndhlovu and Modester Mupachikwa to stage a comeback and level the series. Expect an engaging battle as Ireland look to clinch the series and Zimbabwe fight to stay alive.
IR-W vs ZM-W Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Ireland Women | 6 |
Zimbabwe Women | 1 |
IR-W vs ZM-W Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 17°C |
Weather Forecast | Few Clouds |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 219 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Neutral |
Winning % | 50% |
IR-W vs ZM-W Playing 11s (Predicted):
Ireland Women Playing 11: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis©, Amy Hunter(wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Christina Coulter Reilly, Jane Maguire, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Lara McBride
Zimbabwe Women Playing 11: Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano©, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Chiedza Dhururu(wk), Modester Mupachikwa, Beloved Biza, Kelis Ndhlovu, Loreen Tshuma, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Nomvelo Sibanda, Tendai Makusha, Kudzai Chigora
IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Team Today Players Stats:
Player | Players Stats (last match) |
Amy Hunter | 43 runs |
Orla Prendergast | 50 runs and 2 wickets |
Kellies Ndlovu | 21 runs and 3 wickets |
Gaby Lewis | 51 runs |
Hot Picks for IR-W vs ZM-W Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Gaby Lewis |
Kellies Ndlovu |
Top Picks:
Amy Hunter |
Orla Prendergast |
Budget Picks:
Loren Tshuma |
Tendai Makusha |
IR-W vs ZM-W Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Orla Prendergast & Gaby Lewis |
Vice-Captain | Kelis Ndhlovu & Amy Hunter |
IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Amy Hunter
- Batters – Gaby Lewis, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Shauna Forbes
- All-Rounders – Orla Prendergast (c), Kelis Ndlovu (vc), Arlene Kelly
- Bowlers – Cara Murray, Jane Maguire

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

IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd ODI Zimbabwe Women Tour of Ireland 2025 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
MitchelI Mavunga | 7.0 credits | DNP |
Christina Coulter Reilly | 7.0 credits | 24 points |
IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd ODI Zimbabwe Women Tour of Ireland 2025 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Orla Prendergast |
GL Captaincy Choice | Gaby Lewis |
Punt Picks | Lara McBride and Leah Paul |
Dream11 Combination | 1-5-3-2 |