IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Zimbabwe Women Tour of Ireland, 1st T20I

Ireland Women (IR-W) will take on Zimbabwe Women (ZM-W) in the 1st T20I of Ireland vs Zimbabwe Women T20I 2025 at Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin on Sunday (July 20). This is the 1st match of the ongoing Ireland vs Zimbabwe Women T20I, and in the earlier encounter and after this, the two will face each other in the T20 as well as ODI format.

IR-W vs ZM-W Match Preview

Ireland Women are set to host Zimbabwe Women in the first T20I of the limited-overs tour on July 20 at Dublin’s Pembroke cricket club. This match is going to be the beginning of the bilateral tour between the two nations that will be played across eight days, featuring two ODIs and three T20Is. With both teams fielding balanced line-ups and several versatile all-rounders in the team. For Ireland Women, this match is an opportunity to build momentum at home, relying on their home conditions. Zimbabwe Women, meanwhile, are eying a strong start after regrouping and strengthening their squad over the past year. Now, going into the final match, both teams will look for a dominant start in the first game, which will further set the tone for the tour. Both teams have faced a total of 7 times, and Ireland Women have dominated, winning all of the matches. With all being said, and a dominant run in the H2H battle, Ireland women will be favourites to take the lead. So, let’s take a closer look at the second T20 and what to expect from both sides.

Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women Match Details

IR-W vs ZM-W Head-to-Head Records

This is the 8th time that IR-W and ZM-W are going to play against each other in the 1st T20I match of the Zimbabwe Women's Tour of Ireland. Having won earlier, Ireland Women will be dominant in this battle and will be favourites to take a lead in this head-to-head battle. Coming into this match with a dominant performance, IR-W will be eager to take on ZM-W will try to give them a hard battle.

IR-W vs ZM-W Weather & Pitch Report at Pembroke Cricket Club

The weather for the 1st T20I is expected to be cloudy with the temperature reaching around 18°C. For today’s match between IR-W and ZM-W, there are chances of high rain showers with 87% rain chances. The pitch at the venues is likely to be a batting-friendly pitch offering an edge to the batters and will allow them to show their skills on the ground and set a high score on the board. The average first innings score indicates that the pitch is moderate, and one can expect a score of around 134 here.

Record of Chasing Teams on this Pembroke Cricket Club

The chasing teams at Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin, have a good score while chasing in women's T20 matches. The ground has hosted a total of 5 matches where the team batting first has won 2 and the chasing teams have won 3 matches, making chasing % as 60. As per the ground stats, as of now, the batting Second or chasing teams would enjoy an edge over the batting first team in the Women's T20 format of the game.

IR-W vs ZM-W Toss Prediction

IR-W is likely to win the toss and would opt to bowl first, asking ZM-W to bat first. Fielding first, they will look to take advantage of the ground conditions and will try to chase the score on the board later.

IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Since both IR-W and ZM-W are excellent teams in the tournament and are yet to play a game, predicting a confirmed playing XI is quite tricky. With limited information on player roles or past performances, we recommend picking a balanced mix from the available squad for your Dream11 team, keeping an eye on the official lineups at the toss.

Ireland Women Playing 11

Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany (c), Rebecca Stokell, Eimear Richardson, Leah Paul, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Jane Maguire

Zimbabwe Women Playing 11

Sharne Mayers, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Mary-Anne Musonda (c), Ashley Ndiraya, Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndlovu, Pellagia Mujaji, Audrey Mazvishaya, Francisca Chipare, Lindokuhle Mabhero

IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Team Today Stats

Several standout performers have emerged in the series, making a strong case for Dream11 selection. In the upcoming Dream11 match between Ireland Women (IR-W) and Zimbabwe Women (ZM-W), both teams showcase players in strong form. In the tournament opener, both teams will look for their best players to bring out a victory in the opening clash. O Prendergast and L Little have performed well in the last match for the IR-W, while K Ndlovu and N Sibanda performed fantastically, where the two not just scored with the bat but also took important wickets for the team. These players are key assets for IR-W vs ZM-W Dream 11 fantasy teams, offering a blend of reliability and impact in crucial match moments, so you should consider them to be in your Dream11 team today.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

The bilateral tour is starting from today and the teams are yet to play any match in this series. so as of now the two do not have any records for the Highest run scorers and Highest wicket takers of them.

IR-W vs ZM-W Captain and Vice Captain Choices

For this match, O Prendergast and L Paul emerge as the top Captaincy choices, as both players are match winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
For vice-captaincy choices, G Lewis and K Ndlovu are the perfect choices as vice-captains. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this season.

Top Picks for IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction

L Delany has impressed throughout the season and has amassed good runs in her name; on the other hand, A Hunter has the ability to perform consistently in the team's recent matches. With their abilities to perform consistently and in times of crucial knock, the duo are the top picks for the IR-W vs ZM-W Dream 11 Prediction.

Budget Picks for IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction

L Little is a talented batter and all-rounder who has delivered some of her best batting performances with the bat and has also provided runs when the team needed her to perform. Along with just scoring, she has also taken important wickets for her team. L Tshuma is also another talented all-rounder who performs in need and is a player who can help you earn a lot of Dream11 Points with her impressive bowling abilities. She is a complete, consistent performer who you cannot miss in your IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Today Team.

IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: A Hunter
Batsmen: G Lewis, C Mugeri-Tiripano, L Paul
All-rounders: O Prendergast, K Ndlovu, L Little, L Delany
Bowlers: N Sibanda, C Murray, J Maguire

IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: A Hunter
Batsmen: G Lewis, L Paul
All-rounders: O Prendergast, K Ndlovu, L Little, L Delany, L Tshuma, A Kelly
Bowlers: N Sibanda, C Murray

IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) Zimbabwe Women Tour of Ireland 2025 Players to Avoid

T Makusha is a good bowling option but has struggled in recent matches for (ZM-W), so avoid including her in your Dream11 fantasy team. L McBride is a good batting option for IR-W, but her inconsistency may cost Dream11 points due to poor performance in the next match.

IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) Zimbabwe Women Tour of Ireland 2025 Expert Advice

Our expert advice section is meant to help fantasy cricket players make better decisions while creating their Dream11 teams for today's match. Here are key insights on the best captaincy choice, the Vice-captaincy choice, and the potential top performers' punt picks for your IR-W vs ZM-W Dream11 Prediction Team.

Captaincy Choice

L Paul is a strong captaincy pick for this match, thanks to her reliable performances with the bat. Her ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed makes her a consistent point-scorer in Dream11.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

G Lewis is an excellent vice-captain choice. As a top-order batter and all-rounder, she plays a key role in setting the tone for IR-W and can deliver impactful knocks under pressure.

Punt Picks

L Delany and K Ndlovu were valuable punt picks. Both players have shown glimpses of their match-winning abilities, and if they perform well, they can turn the game in their team’s favour.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, Calculated odds, and Past Experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss for the users following the analysis.