Zimbabwe vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2023
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Based on 20 H2H matches (2014–2026)
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ZIM
Rating: 202
IRE
Rating: 205
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Craig Young
IRE
Wickets (1+)
Wesley Madhevere
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Ryan Burl
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Mark Adair
IRE
Catches (1+)
Harry Tector
IRE
Catches (1+)
Craig Ervine
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Curtis Campher
IRE
Catches (1+)
Paul Stirling
IRE
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
Harare Sports Club
Harare, Zimbabwe
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2023). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM vs AFG 31 Oct 2025 | 125/10 (19.3) | 129/3 (18) | 254 |
| ZIM vs AFG 02 Nov 2025 | 210/3 (20) | 201/10 (20) | 411 |
| ZIM vs IND 23 Jul 2026 | 125/7 (20) | 126/3 (13.2) | 251 |
| ZIM vs IND 25 Jul 2026 | 219/5 (20) | 129/10 (17.5) | 348 |
| ZIM vs IND 26 Jul 2026 | 192/5 (20) | 157/7 (20) | 349 |
ZIM at Harare Sports Club
Top Scorer
Ryan Burl
733 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Blessing Muzarabani
36 wkts
IRE at Harare Sports Club
Top Scorer
Harry Tector
232 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Craig Young
13 wkts
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Zimbabwe
Playing XI in this match
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
Ireland · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balbirnie | b Sikandar Raza | 32 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 128 |
| Paul Stirling (c) | lbw b Richard Ngarava | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 140 |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | c Ryan Burl b Sean Williams | 21 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 110.53 |
| Harry Tector | lbw b Sikandar Raza | 24 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Curtis Campher | b Sikandar Raza | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| George Dockrell | b Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mark Adair | c Sean Williams b Richard Ngarava | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Barry McCarthy | c Sean Williams b Blessing Muzarabani | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Craig Young | not out | 5* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Gareth Delany | not out | 26* | 11 | 2 | 2 | 236.36 |
Zimbabwe · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Gwandu | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Burl | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Williams | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Madhevere | b George Dockrell | 25 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 96.15 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | c Harry Tector b Barry McCarthy | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Sean Williams | b Joshua Little | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | c Paul Stirling b Mark Adair | 65 | 42 | 5 | 2 | 154.76 |
| Ryan Burl | c Lorcan Tucker b Craig Young | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 92.31 |
| Brian Bennett | c Harry Tector b Craig Young | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Clive Madande (wk) | b Joshua Little | 20 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 181.82 |
| Luke Jongwe | c Lorcan Tucker b Mark Adair | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Trevor Gwandu | not out | 5* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Richard Ngarava | c Mark Adair b Barry McCarthy | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | not out | 2* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua Little | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Young | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Gareth Delany | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 0 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 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 |
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
|
170.2 |
| 2 |
Joshua Little
IRE
|
89.7 |
| 3 |
Craig Young
IRE
|
76.1 |
| 4 |
Richard Ngarava
ZIM
|
71.9 |
| 5 |
Gareth Delany
IRE
|
68.6 |
| 6 |
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
|
52.5 |
| 7 |
Clive Madande
ZIM
|
45.2 |
| 8 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
45.1 |
| 9 |
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
|
44.0 |
| 10 |
Sean Williams
ZIM
|
40.4 |
| 11 |
Barry McCarthy
IRE
|
36.3 |
| 12 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
31.6 |
| 13 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
29.6 |
| 14 |
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
|
27.9 |
| 15 |
Wesley Madhevere
ZIM
|
25.9 |
| 16 |
Ryan Burl
ZIM
|
24.0 |
| 17 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
14.5 |
| 18 |
Curtis Campher
IRE
|
12.0 |
| 19 |
Trevor Gwandu
ZIM
|
10.9 |
| 20 |
Luke Jongwe
ZIM
|
1.6 |
| 21 |
Tadiwanashe Marumani
ZIM
|
0.9 |
| 22 |
Brian Bennett
ZIM
|
0.8 |
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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Zimbabwe vs Ireland: who played
Zimbabwe won by 1 wicket (with 0 ball remaining) in T20I 2023 at Harare Sports Club on 7 December 2023. Sikandar Raza top-scored with 65 off 42 balls and Sikandar Raza took 3/28.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Zimbabwe vs Ireland?
Zimbabwe XI: Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Brian Bennett, Clive Madande (wk), Luke Jongwe, Trevor Gwandu, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani. Ireland XI: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Gareth Delany, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Joshua Little.
Who won Zimbabwe vs Ireland?
Zimbabwe won by 1 wicket (with 0 ball remaining).
When and where was Zimbabwe vs Ireland played?
Zimbabwe vs Ireland was played at Harare Sports Club, Harare on Thursday 7 December 2023, in T20I 2023.
What were the final scores in Zimbabwe vs Ireland?
Zimbabwe scored 148/9 in 20 overs. Ireland scored 147/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Zimbabwe vs Ireland?
Sikandar Raza was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 170/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Zimbabwe vs Ireland?
Sikandar Raza top-scored with 65 off 42 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Zimbabwe vs Ireland?
Sikandar Raza took 3/28 in 4 overs.