IRE vs ZIM 2024, Preview Only: Belfast Weather Forecast, Probable XIs of Ireland and Zimbabwe

Cricket fans all over the world are looking forward to the first Test match in between Ireland again Zimbabwe. This epic clash promises to be an exciting contest as two determined sides clash in the longer format of the game.

Ireland will be led by experienced Andrew Balbirnie, who will be looking to guide his team to victory on home soil. Zimbabwe will be the captain Craig Ervine as they intend to annoy the hosts.

IRE vs ZIM: Best Test Record:

Both the teams are yet to face each other in the longest format.

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IRE vs ZIM: Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report:

The Civil Service Cricket Club ground is expected to present an equal challenge to both batsmen and bowlers. Initially, the seamers are likely to benefit from conditions that favor movement with the new ball. As the game progresses, the surface should be ready to hit. The spinners, however, are not expected to make much of this game.

IRE vs ZIM: Belfast Weather Forecast:

The Ireland-Zimbabwe Test match is scheduled to be played against the weather and there is a fifty-one-in-a-percent chance of predicting the weather on the opening day. The overall outlook for the five-day tournament is bleak, with rain predicted for every match. To compound matters, temperatures are expected to hover around a chilly 18 degrees Celsius, making conditions less than ideal for cricket.

IRE vs ZIM: Test Only, Likely to play XI

Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Peter Moor, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Matthew Humphreys

Zimbabwe: Clive Madande (wk), Roy Kaia, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Wellington Masakadza, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Victor Nyauchi

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