Match 32 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 features a decisive Group B clash between Ireland and Zimbabwe at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, which is one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. Zimbabwe have won both of their previous group matches and is sitting second on the points table with a positive net run rate, courtesy of a landmark 23-run victory over Australia. Their iconic victory against the Aussies has created a situation where Australia desperately need a win in their next match against Sri Lanka to ensure a place in the Super 8's.
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IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 32nd Match
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Ireland, in contrast, find themselves fourth on the table as they have lost two of their three games and are out of the Super 8 race despite coming off a win in their last match by crushing Oman with a 96-run win after scoring up 225 runs and bowling the opposition out for 139. Conditions at Pallekele are expected to provide a balanced contest, with early assistance for seamers.
There is a neck-to-neck battle in the IRE vs ZIM H2H record, as both teams have won eight games each in the T20 format. For the IRE vs ZIM Dream11 team prediction, George Dockrell and Sikandar Raza are the best captaincy picks as they can provide fantasy points with both bat and ball and are looking in splendid form.
Ireland vs Zimbabwe Match Details
| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 32nd Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium |
| City | Pallekelle |
| Match Start Time | 3:00 PM IST, 17th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | Ireland vs Zimbabwe Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Team Today Stats
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| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Lorcan Tucker | Ireland | 94 Runs |
| Joshua Little | Ireland | 3 Wickets |
| Brian Bennett | Zimbabwe | 64 Runs |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | 4 wickets |
IRE vs ZIM Toss Prediction
As per the previous records at the Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium, there is a slight edge for the teams batting first. Zimbabwe's captain, Sikandar Raza, is likely to make the right call at the toss and choose to bat first in the IRE vs ZIM Dream11 prediction today match. So far, 31 T20I matches have been staged at this venue, and 16 of them were won by the team batting first, while 12 were won by the chasing team.
Record of Chasing Teams at Pallekelle International Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 42% |
IRE vs ZIM Playing 11 (Probable)
| Ireland Playing XI | Zimbabwe Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Tim Tector | Tadiwanashe Marumani |
| Ross Adair | Brian Bennett |
| Harry Tector | Ryan Burl |
| Lorcan Tucker (c & WK) | Sikandar Raza (c) |
| Curtis Campher | Dion Myers |
| George Dockrell | Tony Munyonga |
| Gareth Delany | Tashinga Musekiwa |
| Mark Adair | Brad Evans |
| Matthew Humphreys | Wellington Masakadza |
| Barry McCarthy | Graeme Cremer |
| Joshua Little | Blessing Muzarabani |
IRE vs ZIM Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Highest Run Scorers | Lorcan Tucker and Brian Bennett |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Joshua Little and Blessing Muzarabani |
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IRE vs ZIM Captain and Vice Captain Choices
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| Captain | George Dockrell and Sikandar Raza |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Lorcan Tucker and Brian Bennett |
Top Picks for IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Burl | Zimbabwe | All-rounder |
| Gareth Delany | Ireland | All-rounder |
Budget Picks for IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | Bowler |
| Matthew Humphreys | Ireland | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: L Tucker
- Batters: T Marumani, H Tector
- All-rounders: S Raza, G Dockrell(C), B Bennett(vc), B Evans, G Delany
- Bowlers: J Little, B Muzarabani, M Humphreys
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: L Tucker(vc)
- Batters: T Marumani, R Adair
- All-rounders: S Raza(c), C Campher, G Dockrell, R Burl, B Bennett, B Evans
- Bowlers: M Adair, B Muzarabani
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for IRE vs ZIM match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
IRE vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today (32nd Match) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| B Taylor | 8.0 |
| P Stirling | 8.0 |
IRE vs ZIM Weather & Pitch Report at Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium
| Temperature | 20°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | High chance of rain |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 168 runs |
IRE vs ZIM H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRE) | 8 |
| Zimbabwe (ZIM) | 8 |
| No Result | 0 |
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 to the users following the analysis
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