T20 World Cup 2022 Round 1: Zimbabwe and Ireland search for profitable begins in Group B conflict

T20 World Cup 2022: Craig Ervine’s Zimbabwe are set to lock horns with Andrew Balbirnie’s Ireland in a Group B match on Monday, October 17 at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 16, 2022 19:10 IST

T20 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe and Ireland search for profitable begins. Courtesy: Zimbabwe Cricket

By Sabyasachi Chowdhury: Ireland and Zimbabwe are scheduled to face one another within the T20 World Cup 2022 Group B match on Monday, October 17 at The Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

Ireland, led by Andrew Balbirnie, are amongst the favourites to undergo to the Super 12. However, beating Zimbabwe will not be a stroll within the park for them. Ireland, total, have an honest file over their upcoming opponents.

Curtis Campher picked up a hat-trick final time round towards the Netherlands and rather a lot can be anticipated of him. Paul Stirling and Balbirnie’s roles will even maintain loads of significance.

Zimbabwe, led by Craig Ervine, alternatively, are making their return to the World Cup after six years. Earlier this yr, they defeated Bangladesh at house, after which they took down Australia within the latter’s yard.

Blessing Muzarabani and Craig Ervine’s returns are anticipated to bolster the Zimbabwean lineup to a big extent. Zimbabwe have an honest mix of youth and expertise of their squad.

Head to go

Matches – 8, Ireland – 5, Zimbabwe – 3

Players to be careful for

Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)

Sikandar Raza has merely been excellent for Zimbabwe in limited-overs cricket this yr. The veteran has scored three centuries towards Bangladesh and India, though in T20Is. Raza is within the type of his life and Ireland cannot afford to let him calm down. Raza has additionally been fairly useful with the ball in hand.

Paul Stirling (Ireland)

Paul Stirling has the flexibility to take the very best of bowling assaults to the cleaners. He is among the many few batters to have scored over 3000 runs in T20Is and his function on the high of the order goes to carry loads of significance for the Irish workforce. Not to overlook that Stirling can chip in with useful overs along with his off-spin.

Probable XIs

Zimbabwe

Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans

Ireland

Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little