Cricket Ireland they have announced their bands on all kinds of tours Zimbabwea series that is eagerly awaited by fans and players alike. Irish teams will be led by experienced captains Andrew Balbirnie in the Test format and Paul Stirling in ODIs and T20Is, showing a mixture of calmness and brutal leadership.
Ireland's Zimbabwean international tour
The tour will begin with a one-off opening match at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, scheduled to take place from February 6-10, 2025. The match is significant as it is the first time Zimbabwe will host Ireland in the longest format. emphasizing the growth of relations and competition between the two countries. After the Test, the game will move to Harare for three ODIs on February 14, 16, and 18, followed by three exciting T20Is on February 22, 23, and 25. All six matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club, promising a battle cricket entertainment in both formats.
New talent and additions to the Irish team
The Irish team is seeing some exciting news, and Morgan Topping called up for Test and ODI matches. His appointment reflects Cricket Ireland's commitment to developing young talent for the challenges of international cricket. Gavin Hoeywho made his debut in October, has retained his place in the ODI squad and is ready for the first Test, marking yet another step forward in his young career.
The return of the paceman Joshua Little to the white football teams it helps a lot in the attack of Ireland, it gives knowledge and fight. In addition, Gareth Delany and Barry McCarthyreturn to injury, add depth to the side, when Craig YoungThe absence of a T20 team ensures competition for places.
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Zimbabwe's current form and past test competition
This Test will be the second meeting between Ireland and Zimbabwe in the longest format. Their first meeting, which took place in Belfast in July 2024, ended in a thrilling four-wicket victory for Ireland, a match remembered for its nail-biting and brilliant performances.
Zimbabwe enters this series after struggling against Afghanistan, where they lost the T20I and ODI Series 2-1 and 2-0 respectively. However, he showed resilience in the Test format, finding traction in the rain-affected first match before competing in the ongoing second Test. With home advantage and the rise of a highly contested game, Zimbabwe will aim to take on Ireland in all formats.
Ireland squad for 2025 Zimbabwe tour:
Test group
- Andrew Balbirnie (c)
- Mark Adair
- Curtis Camper
- Gavin Hoey
- Graham Hume
- Matthew Humphreys
- Andrew McBrien
- Barry McCarthy
- PJ Moor
- Paul Stirling
- Harry Tector
- Morgan Topping
- Lorcan Tucker
- Craig Young
ODI team
- Paul Stirling (c)
- Mark Adair
- Andrew Balbirnie
- Curtis Camper
- George Dockrell
- Gavin Hoey
- Graham Hume
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
- Andrew McBrien
- Barry McCarthy
- Harry Tector
- Morgan Topping
- Lorcan Tucker
- Craig Young
T20I group
- Paul Stirling (c)
- Mark Adair
- Ross Adair
- Curtis Camper
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Graham Hume
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
- Barry McCarthy
- Neil Rock
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker
- Ben White