ZIM vs IRE 2nd ODI Match Preview ZIM vs ZIM 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction: Zimbabwe and Ireland will lock horns in the second ODI match of the three-match series. The match is scheduled to take place at Harare Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, at 1:00 PM IST on 16th February 2025. Zimbabwe: The hosts defeated Ireland by 49 runs in the first ODI of the series. Brian Bennett was the star performer of the match, scoring 169 runs while batting first to take his side to 299 runs in 50 overs. Muzarabani and Ngarava picked up four and three wickets each, while Madhevere also took two wickets to clinch the game. Craig Ervine-led side will aim for a series win in the next match. Ireland: The Irish side had a tough day at the office in the first ODI as they failed to chase a target of 300, losing the match by 49 runs after being bundled out for 250 in 46 overs. Their batters got off to a good start but failed to build on their innings. Adair picked up two wickets for them, while Little, Hume and McBrine took one each, but were pretty expensive in terms of conceding runs. They would look to rectify things and bounce back to win this match and level the series 1-1. Past Performance Stats at the Venue The Harare Sports Club, Harare has offered a batting-friendly surface over the years. The average first-inning total at this venue in the last three matches is 237.33, but the previous match of the serie saw the team batting first scoring 299 runs. The condition here at this venue favors both pacers and off-spinners, but pacers are likely to get a good amount of purchase at this venue. ZIM vs IRE 2nd ODI Toss Prediction Historical toss-winning stats at the venue In the last 3 matches played at this venue, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl first on all three occasions. Advantages of Bowling First on this pitch Out of 186 ODI matches that have been played here at this venue, the batting second team have won 95 times as compared to the batting first who have won 86 times. The team batting first won the first match of the series, but keeping the record in consideration, bowling first at this venue will be an ideal option. ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head Record in ODIs ZIM vs IRE Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches 23 Won by Zimbabwe 9 Won by Ireland 10 Tied 1 No Result 3 ZIM vs IRE 2nd ODI Probable XI Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Johnathan Campbell, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little Must Picks for ZIM vs IRE 2nd ODI Match Top Wicket Keepers to pick Lorcan Tucker | IRE: Tucker is one of the reliable choices from the wicket-keepers section. In 44 ODI innings, Tucker has scored 898 runs, 31 of which came in the first ODI of this series. He can perform well in this match as well. Top Batters to Pick Brian Bennett | ZIM: The 21-year-old batter from Zimbabwe proved his mettle by scoring 169 runs in just his seventh ODI innings of his career. With the kind of form he is in, Bennett deserves to make the cut in your fantasy team for this match. Paul Stirling | IRE: Stirling carries immense experience on his back. The 34-year-old righ-hander has batted in 158 ODI innings, in which he has scored 5827 runs. In the previous ODI, Stirling scored 32 runs and was looking in a good touch. He is expected to deliver a better performance in this match. Top All-Rounders to Pick Sikandar Raza | ZIM: Raza is one of the finest all-rounders Zimbabwe has ever seen. The 38-year-old has played 149 ODI matches in which he has scored 4267 runs and has picked up 93 wickets. In the first match of the series, Raza added 8 runs and took a wicket, and the all-rounder is expected to perform even better in the second ODI. Andy McBrine | IRE: In 91 ODIs, McBrine has scored 882 runs and took 89 wickets. In the last match against Zimbabwe, McBrine scored 32 runs and picked up a wicket. He will display his all-round excellence in this match as well. Top Bowlers to Pick Blessing Muzarabani | ZIM: The 28-year-old right-arm medium pacer from Zimbabwe has taken 67 wickets in 53 ODI matches. In the last match against Ireland, Muzarabani bagged 4 wickets and dimantled the batting order of the visitors. He is a must have player in your fantasy team. Mark Adair | IRE: Sparky has bowled in 50 ODIs for Ireland in which he has picked up 67 wickets. In the first ODI of the series, Mark Adair picked up 2 wickets conceding 55 runs. He is expected to bowl well in this match as well. ZIM vs IRE 2nd ODI Match Prediction Scenario 1 Toss Winner: Zimbabwe (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 50-60 ZIM Total: 250-280 Match Winner: Zimbabwe Scenario 2 Toss Winner: Ireland (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 40-50 IRE Total: 230-260 Match Winner: Zimbabwe Who will win today's ZIM vs IRE 2nd ODI match? Zimbabwe will be high on confidence after winning their last ODI match against Ireland, having started this series on a winning note. They will aim to continue this momentum and are likely to emerge victorious in the second ODI as well.