Ireland and Zimbabwe will face each other in the thirty-second match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on 17th at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.th Feb 3:00 PM IST.
Get the best IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI and match information for 32.Ra ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
IRE vs ZIM Match Preview:
An important contest will unfold in Kandy when Ireland take on Zimbabwe in the thirty-second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, 17th February 2026. Furthermore, this Group B encounter will start at 3:00 PM IST, and both teams will consider it as a prime opportunity to strengthen their Super 8 chances. The Pallekele pitch usually provides early pace for fast bowlers, yet by the afternoon it often becomes a batting-friendly surface. Therefore, the captain who wins the toss may choose to bowl first to take advantage of the early moisture before conditions return to normal.
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Ireland are currently fourth in the Group B points table with two points from three matches, and they are behind the leading teams due to net run rate. In contrast, Zimbabwe are placed second, just behind Sri Lanka with four points from two matches. Additionally, Ireland are heading into this match with increased confidence after defeating Oman by 96 runs, which included their highest score of the tournament so far. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, arrived after defeating Australia by 23 runs and that result immediately put them in the spotlight as serious contenders. As a result, Ireland will be aiming to build momentum, while Zimbabwe will be looking to tighten their grip near the top.
Lorcan Tucker led Ireland with an unbeaten 94 off 51 balls against Oman, while Gareth Delany made 56 to bolster the total. Additionally, Josh Little produced a pace bowling performance of 3 for 16, which helped Ireland completely dominate the match. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe showed calm control against Australia as Brian Bennett paced the innings with consecutive half-centuries to take them to 169. Later, Blessing Muzarabani played a match-winning innings of 4 for 17 to seal a famous victory. Historically, the rivalry has remained fairly even, with both sides winning eight matches each of the 18 T20Is, while two ended in a no result. So, with strong momentum from both teams, this clash promises to be an intense and high-pressure battle.
IRE vs ZIM head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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ireland |
8 |
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zimbabwe |
8 |
IRE vs ZIM Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
26°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
spin |
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Average score of first innings |
155 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
55% |
IRE vs ZIM Playing 11s (Predicted):
Ireland playing 11:
1) Ross Adair
2) Tim Tector
3) Harry Tector
4) Lorcan Tucker (Captain/Wicketkeeper)
5)Curtis Campher
6) Benjamin Calitz
7) George Dockrell
8) Gareth Delaney
9) Mark Adair
10) Barry McCarthy
11) Matthew Humphries
zimbabwe playing 11: :
1) Brian Bennett
2) Tadivanashe Marumani
3) Ryan Burl
4) Sikandar Raza ©
5) Clive Madande (Wicketkeeper)
6) Jonathan Campbell
7) Brian Mavuta
8) Brad Evans
9) Richard Ngarawa
10) Blessing Muzarabani
11) Wellington Masakadza
IRE vs ZIM Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Sikandar Raza – An experienced right-handed batsman and skilled right-arm off-break bowler from Zimbabwe, he has scored 30 runs and taken 1 wicket so far in this tournament, bringing valuable balance to the team. |
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George Dockrell – A classy right-handed batsman and accurate left-arm orthodox spinner from Ireland, he has scored 85 runs and taken 4 wickets in this tournament so far, and has made a strong all-round impact. |
Raises up:
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Brian Bennett – Zimbabwe’s promising right-handed opening batsman has scored 112 runs so far in this tournament, delivering confident starts with consistent fluent timing. |
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Lorcan Tucker – Ireland’s reliable right-handed wicketkeeper batsman has displayed sharp finishing skills and clean stroke play, scoring 139 runs so far in this tournament. |
Budget Selection:
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Wellington Masakadza – A skilful left-arm orthodox spinner from Zimbabwe, he offers tight control and clever flight, applying consistent pressure and forcing the batsmen to make mistakes. |
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Joshua Little – A fast left-arm medium pacer from Ireland, he brings real pace and smart variation, making him a consistent wicket-taking threat with the new ball. |
IRE vs ZIM ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
George Dockrell and Sikandar Raza |
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vice captain |
Brian Bennett and Lorcan Tucker |
IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Lorcan Tucker
- Batsman – Harry Tector
- All-rounders – George Dockrell©, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Gareth Delaney, Brian Bennett (vice-captain), Brad Evans
- Bowlers – Mark Adair, Blessing Muzarabani, Tadivanashe Marumani
IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Lorcan Tucker (Vice Captain)
- Batsman – Harry Tector
- All-rounders – George Dockrell, Sikandar Raza©, Gareth Delaney, Brad Evans, Brian Bennett
- Bowlers- Wellington Masakadja, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Blessing Muzarabani
IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today Match 32 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Dion Myers |
7.0 credit |
No |
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craig young |
6.5 credits |
No |
IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today Match 32 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
George Dockrell |
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gl captaincy option |
Sikandar Raza |
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choice of punt |
Wellington Masakadza and Joshua Little |
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dream11 combination |
1-1-6-3 |
IRE vs ZIM Match Winner Prediction:
Keeping in mind the current performance trend, Zimbabwe will be expected to win this match.
