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cricket Ireland Officially announced the lineup for the full tour Zimbabwea series that is eagerly anticipated by fans and players. Ireland team will be led by experienced captain Andrew Balboni and in test format Paul Sterling Demonstrated a combination of stability and progressive leadership in ODIs and T20Is.
Ireland Full Format Zimbabwe Tour
The tour kicks off with a historic one-off Test match scheduled to be played from February 6 to 10, 2025 at the iconic Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo. This match is particularly important as it marks the first time Zimbabwe have hosted Ireland in the longest format. Highlighting the growing camaraderie and rivalry between the two countries. After the Tests, the tournament will feature three ODIs in Harare on February 14, 16 and 18, followed by an exciting three-match T20I series on February 22, 23 and 25. All six limited-overs matches at Harare Sports Club promise exciting cricket battles in both formats.
Ireland’s new talent and key players
The Irish team welcomes an exciting new member, Morgan Topping Selected in the Test and ODI squads for the first time. His selection reflects Cricket Ireland’s commitment to developing young talent to face the rigors of international cricket. Gavin HoyHaving made his debut in October, he has retained his place in the ODI squad and is ready to make a potential Test debut, marking another step forward in his career.
Pacemaker returns Joshua Little The addition of the white-ball team has greatly enhanced Ireland’s bowling attack, providing experience and aggression. also, Gareth Delany and Barry McCarthyreturning from injury and adding depth to the side, while Craig YoungThe absence from the T20 squad highlights the competition for places.
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Zimbabwe’s current form and historic Test rivalry
This Test will be the second of the longest format between Ireland and Zimbabwe. Their first meeting in Belfast in July 2024 ended in a thrilling four-wicket win for Ireland, a game that will be remembered for its gripping finish and high-quality performance.
Zimbabwe come into this series after a tough multi-format home series against Afghanistan, where they lost the T20I and ODI series 2-1 and 2-0 respectively. However, they showed resilience in the Test match, recording a draw in the rain-affected first match before taking part in the ongoing second test.. With home advantage and momentum from a hard-fought series, Zimbabwe will aim to challenge Ireland in multiple formats.
Ireland’s squad for the 2025 tour of Zimbabwe:
test team
- Andrew Balbani(c)
- Mark Adair
- Curtis Kanfer
- Gavin Hoy
- Graham Hume
- Matthew Humphreys
- Andrew McBrien
- Barry McCarthy
- PJ Moore
- Paul Sterling
- Harry Turko
- Morgan Topping
- Lorcan Tucker
- Craig Young
Team Odie
- Paul Sterling(c)
- Mark Adair
- Andrew Balboni
- Curtis Kanfer
- George Dockrell
- Gavin Hoy
- Graham Hume
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
- Andrew McBrien
- Barry McCarthy
- Harry Turko
- Morgan Topping
- Lorcan Tucker
- Craig Young
T20I squad
- Paul Sterling(c)
- Mark Adair
- Ross Adair
- Curtis Kanfer
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Graham Hume
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
- Barry McCarthy
- Neil Locke
- Harry Turko
- Lorcan Tucker
- Ben White
