Ireland vs Zimbabwe - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
Head-to-Head Record
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Based on 20 H2H matches (2014–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (IRE perspective)
IRE Form
Season Comparison
ICC T20I Rankings
IRE
Rating: 205
ZIM
Rating: 202
Active Streaks
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Craig Ervine
ZIM
Fours (2+)
Ryan Burl
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Craig Ervine
ZIM
Runs (20+)
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
Catches (1+)
Wellington Masakadza
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Fours (2+)
Wesley Madhevere
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
Bready Cricket Club
Bready, Northern Ireland
Based on the last 5 T20 matches at this venue (since Jul 2019). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRE vs ZIM 02 Sep 2021 | 174/4 (20) | 110/9 (20) | 284 |
| IRE vs ZIM 04 Sep 2021 | 124/4 (20) | 119/10 (20) | 243 |
| IRE vs WI 12 Jun 2025 | - | - | - |
| IRE vs WI 14 Jun 2025 | - | - | - |
| IRE vs WI 15 Jun 2025 | 256/5 (20) | 194/7 (20) | 450 |
IRE at Bready Cricket Club
Top Scorer
Paul Stirling
269 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mark Adair
15 wkts
ZIM at Bready Cricket Club
Top Scorer
Craig Ervine
251 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Luke Jongwe
5 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
Zimbabwe
Playing XI in this match
Zimbabwe · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Madhevere | c Shane Getkate b Joshua Little | 9 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Tinashe Kamunhukamwe | c Andrew Balbirnie b Mark Adair | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Regis Chakabva (wk) | lbw b Mark Adair | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Ervine (c) | not out | 67* | 57 | 7 | 1 | 117.54 |
| Dion Myers | c Joshua Little b Mark Adair | 26 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 113.04 |
| Milton Shumba | not out | 14* | 15 | 2 | 0 | 93.33 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Young | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Joshua Little | 4 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Shane Getkate | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Andy McBrine | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
Ireland · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | c Milton Shumba b Luke Jongwe | 19 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 146.15 |
| Kevin O'Brien | b Luke Jongwe | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Andrew Balbirnie (c) | c Regis Chakabva b Donald Tiripano | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Harry Tector | c Dion Myers b Donald Tiripano | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neil Rock (wk) | c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Luke Jongwe | 22 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 104.76 |
| William McClintock | c Wesley Madhevere b Richard Ngarava | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 90 |
| Shane Getkate | lbw b Wellington Masakadza | 15 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 71.43 |
| Andy McBrine | c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Donald Tiripano | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 61.54 |
| Mark Adair | run out (Luke Jongwe) | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Craig Young | not out | 11* | 9 | 0 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Joshua Little | run out (Richard Ngarava) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
Zimbabwe · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 |
| Luke Jongwe | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Donald Tiripano | 4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 7.75 | 0 | 1 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Wesley Madhevere | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
91.9 |
| 2 |
Craig Ervine
ZIM
|
75.5 |
| 3 |
Luke Jongwe
ZIM
|
59.5 |
| 4 |
Joshua Little
IRE
|
54.5 |
| 5 |
Donald Tiripano
ZIM
|
48.4 |
| 6 |
Richard Ngarava
ZIM
|
42.8 |
| 7 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
40.5 |
| 8 |
Dion Myers
ZIM
|
39.5 |
| 9 |
Neil Rock
IRE
|
35.3 |
| 10 |
Craig Young
IRE
|
34.6 |
| 11 |
Wellington Masakadza
ZIM
|
26.0 |
| 12 |
Shane Getkate
IRE
|
24.1 |
| 13 |
Milton Shumba
ZIM
|
20.9 |
| 14 |
Andy McBrine
IRE
|
20.3 |
| 15 |
William McClintock
IRE
|
16.7 |
| 16 |
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
|
12.5 |
| 17 |
Wesley Madhevere
ZIM
|
11.2 |
| 18 |
Kevin O'Brien
IRE
|
10.7 |
| 19 |
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
|
4.8 |
| 20 |
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
ZIM
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Regis Chakabva
ZIM
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Ireland vs Zimbabwe: who played
Zimbabwe won by 5 runs in T20I 2021 at Bready Cricket Club on 4 September 2021. Craig Ervine top-scored with 67 off 57 balls and Mark Adair took 3/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Ireland vs Zimbabwe?
Ireland XI: Paul Stirling, Kevin O'Brien, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Neil Rock (wk), William McClintock, Shane Getkate, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Joshua Little. Zimbabwe XI: Wesley Madhevere, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Dion Myers, Milton Shumba, Donald Tiripano, Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
Who won Ireland vs Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe won by 5 runs.
When and where was Ireland vs Zimbabwe played?
Ireland vs Zimbabwe was played at Bready Cricket Club, Bready on Saturday 4 September 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in Ireland vs Zimbabwe?
Ireland scored 119/10 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe scored 124/4 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Ireland vs Zimbabwe?
Mark Adair was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 92/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Ireland vs Zimbabwe?
Craig Ervine top-scored with 67 off 57 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Ireland vs Zimbabwe?
Mark Adair took 3/23 in 4 overs.