2025-07-20

Zimbabwe Women Tour of Ireland-2025

Zimbabwe's women's cricket team will tour Ireland to play 3 T20Is and 2 ODIs from July 20 to 28. Zimbabwe will be led by Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, while Ireland will be captained by Gaby Lewis. The T20Is will be in Dublin, and the ODIs in Belfast. It will be a good challenge for Zimbabwe against a strong Irish side.

Squads:

Ireland Squad(T20Is & ODIs):
Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast, Ava Canning, Laura Delany, Christina Coulter Reilly, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Sophie MacMahon, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Alana Dalzell, Sarah Forbes, Leah Paul

Key Players:

Gaby Lewis (c) – Explosive opener, key batter.

Amy Hunter – Consistent wicketkeeper-batter.

Orla Prendergast – All-rounder (bat + bowl).

Leah Paul – Spin option, economical bowler.

Zimbabwe Squad (T20Is & ODIs):
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Beloved Biza, Francesca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Tendai Makusha, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Mitchel Mavunga, Modester Mupachikwa, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Kelis Ndhlovu, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma

Key Players:

Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c) – Captain & all-rounder.

Modester Mupachikwa – Dependable batter.

Loreen Tshuma – Best bowling option.

Nomvelo Sibanda – Pace bowler with good variations.

Full Schedule:

1st T20I: July 20, 8:45 PM – Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin

2nd T20I: July 22, 8:45 PM – Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin

3rd T20I: July 23, 8:45 PM – Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin

1st ODI: July 26, 3:15 PM – Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

2nd ODI: July 28, 3:15 PM – Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

Team11 Fantasy Tips:

• Pre-Match
• Check Toss & Pitch Report: Adjust team accordingly. Dublin pitches often support batters in T20s.
• Chasing Side Advantage: Prioritize top-order batters from the chasing team.

• Team Combination
• Pacers Over Spinners: Irish conditions favor seamers; go with at least 3 pacers.
• All-rounders Boost: Players like Prendergast and Mugeri-Tiripano bring dual points.

• Captain/Vice-Captain Picks
• Captain Safe Picks:
• Gaby Lewis (Consistent opener, ideal in both T20Is & ODIs)
• Amy Hunter (Especially if Ireland bats second)
• Vice-Captain Options:
• Orla Prendergast (Consistent all-round contributions)
• Nomvelo Sibanda (Can take early wickets)

• Differential/Underrated Picks
• Loreen Tshuma – Can take 2–3 wickets on a good day.
• Kelis Ndhlovu – Emerging Zimbabwe talent, potential to surprise.

The Zimbabwe Women Tour of Ireland 2025 will be full of great players and exciting matches. Use the squads, match schedule, and fantasy tips to build your best Team11 team.

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