Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I: Blitzpools preview and fantasy tips

Sep 01, 2021

Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I: Blitzpools preview and fantasy tips Image

Ireland will face Zimbabwe in the 3rd T20I of the five-match series at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin, on Wednesday, 1 September. Ireland registered a convincing seven-wicket win in the last T20I to level the series.

Team News

Ireland will be pleased to see Kevin O'Brien do well as an opener. He got 25 and 60 in two games, and currently leads the run-scoring charts. His form will be crucial for Ireland in the ICC T20 World Cup. Harry Tector will play ahead of Curtis Campher.

Wesley Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani will open batting for Zimbabwe, followed by a middle-order of Regis Chakabva, Dion Myers and Craig Ervine. Ryan Burl has been their most productive player, putting up vital contributions with both bat and ball.

Fantasy Tips

  • Appoint Burl as a captain. Burl has so far picked five wickets in two games, and also scored 33-ball 37 in the last T20I.
  • O’Brien has looked good after aeons. He is the leading run-getter of the series, so pick him in your fantasy XI.
  • Simi Singh and George Dockrell can be picked as all-rounders. Dockrell remained unbeaten on 33 in the last game.

Fantasy Team:

Regis Chakabva, Kevin O'Brien, Paul Stirling, Craig Ervine, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Shane Getkate, George Dockrell, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Mark Adair