With the Only Test concluded earlier this week, focus now shifts to the limited-overs leg as Zimbabwe and Ireland face off in a three-match ODI series, followed by a three-match T20I series. The Harare Sports Club will host the remainder of the series, with ODIs scheduled for February 14, 16, and 18, while the T20Is will take place from February 22 to 25.
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club offers a challenging surface for batters, with pacers benefiting from early movement. In the last ODI here, Zimbabwe managed just 127 runs against Afghanistan, losing by eight wickets. Moisture will aid seamers, while overcast conditions may further assist fast bowlers. Historically, chasing teams have had more success, winning 104 of 200 ODIs, making bowling first a likely choice for the toss-winning captain.
Harare Sports Club stats in ODIs
| Total Matches | 200 |
| Matches won batting first | 90 |
| Matches won bowling first | 104 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 229 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 195 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 408/6 (50 Ovs) by ZIM vs USA |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 35/10 (18 Ovs) by ZIM vs SL |
| Highest Score Chased | 328/3 (46.4 Ovs) by RSA vs AUS |
| Lowest Score Defended | 129/10 (32.4 Ovs) by ZIM vs AFG |
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