Zimbabwe vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · Test Series 2025
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Result
Head-to-Head Record
ZIM 0
2 matches
2 IRE
Based on 2 H2H matches (2024–2025)
Last 2 H2H Results (ZIM perspective)
L
L
ZIM Form
Season Comparison
22.2%
Win %
33.3%
230.4
Avg Runs
270.3
393.2
Avg Conceded
443.3
7.7
Avg Wickets
9.3
2
Avg Sixes
2.3
29.1
Avg Boundaries
35.3
Active Streaks
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Brian Bennett
ZIM
6
Catches (1+)
Wellington Masakadza
ZIM
4
Wickets (1+)
Ben Curran
ZIM
4
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
3
Runs (20+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
3
Fours (2+)
Tafadzwa Tsiga
ZIM
3
Fours (2+)
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
3
Wickets (1+)
Andy McBrine
IRE
3
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 2 H2H matches
Queens Sports Club
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Based on the last 10 Test matches at this venue (since Jul 2021). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Avg Total Runs
1,020.9
Avg 1st Inn
335.1
Avg 2nd Inn
348.5
Avg Sixes
9.3
Avg Fours
104.4
Bat 1st Win %
63%
Boundary %
46.4%
Seam Econ
3.35
Spin Econ
3.42
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM vs IRE 06 Feb 2025 | 260/10 (56.4) | 267/10 (86.1) | 1053 |
| ZIM vs SA 28 Jun 2025 | 418/9 (90) | 251/10 (67.4) | 1246 |
| ZIM vs SA 06 Jul 2025 | 626/5 (114) | 170/10 (43) | 1016 |
| ZIM vs NZ 30 Jul 2025 | 149/10 (60.3) | 307/10 (96.1) | 629 |
| ZIM vs NZ 07 Aug 2025 | 125/10 (48.5) | 601/3 (130) | 843 |
ZIM at Queens Sports Club
0
Won
8
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
22.3
Highest Score
154
Top Scorer
Sean Williams
436 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Blessing Muzarabani
20 wkts
IRE at Queens Sports Club
1
Won
0
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
22.1
Highest Score
90
Top Scorer
Andy McBrine
90 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Barry McCarthy
4 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
IRE Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
Zimbabwe
Playing XI in this match
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
Ireland · Innings 1
c Ben Curran b Blessing Muzarabani
4 (6)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67
Andrew Balbirnie
(c)
c Joylord Gumbie b Blessing Muzarabani
9 (11)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 81.82
b Richard Ngarava
6 (9)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67
c Takudzwanashe Kaitano b Blessing Muzarabani
0 (9)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Brian Bennett b Blessing Muzarabani
10 (18)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 55.56
Lorcan Tucker
(wk)
b Trevor Gwandu
33 (28)
7×4 · 0×6 · SR 117.86
not out
90* (132)
12×4 · 0×6 · SR 68.18
c Nyasha Mayavo b Blessing Muzarabani
78 (91)
13×4 · 0×6 · SR 85.71
c Wesley Madhevere b Blessing Muzarabani
0 (6)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Brian Bennett b Blessing Muzarabani
5 (13)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 38.46
c Brian Bennett b Richard Ngarava
8 (24)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 33.33
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Moor | c Ben Curran b Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Andrew Balbirnie (c) | c Joylord Gumbie b Blessing Muzarabani | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Curtis Campher | b Richard Ngarava | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Harry Tector | c Takudzwanashe Kaitano b Blessing Muzarabani | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Stirling | c Brian Bennett b Blessing Muzarabani | 10 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | b Trevor Gwandu | 33 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 117.86 |
| Andy McBrine | not out | 90* | 132 | 12 | 0 | 68.18 |
| Mark Adair | c Nyasha Mayavo b Blessing Muzarabani | 78 | 91 | 13 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Barry McCarthy | c Wesley Madhevere b Blessing Muzarabani | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Young | c Brian Bennett b Blessing Muzarabani | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 38.46 |
| Matthew Humphreys | c Brian Bennett b Richard Ngarava | 8 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 33.33 |
Total
260/10
(56.4 ov)
FoW
1-4 (Peter Moor, 0.6 ov), 2-17 (Curtis Campher, 3.5 ov), 3-19 (Andrew Balbirnie, 4.3 ov), 4-20 (Harry Tector, 6.5 ov), 5-31 (Paul Stirling, 8.5 ov), 6-82 (Lorcan Tucker, 15.4 ov), 7-209 (Mark Adair, 44.6 ov), 8-211 (Barry McCarthy, 46.4 ov), 9-233 (Craig Young, 50.4 ov), 10-260 (Matthew Humphreys, 56.4 ov)
Zimbabwe · Bowling
18-1-58-7 · Econ 3.22
7/58
18 ov
13.4-1-65-2 · Econ 4.85
2/65
wd 0 · nb 2
7-0-42-0 · Econ 6
0/42
wd 1 · nb 2
6-1-53-1 · Econ 8.83
1/53
wd 0 · nb 3
12-1-33-0 · Econ 2.75
0/33
12 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 18 | 1 | 58 | 7 | 3.22 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | 13.4 | 1 | 65 | 2 | 4.85 | 0 | 2 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 7 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Trevor Gwandu | 6 | 1 | 53 | 1 | 8.83 | 0 | 3 |
| Brian Bennett | 12 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 2.75 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Innings 2
lbw b Barry McCarthy
26 (66)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 39.39
c Lorcan Tucker b Barry McCarthy
12 (14)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 85.71
c Harry Tector b Mark Adair
90 (173)
9×4 · 1×6 · SR 52.02
b Barry McCarthy
7 (18)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 38.89
c Lorcan Tucker b Andy McBrine
26 (31)
2×4 · 1×6 · SR 83.87
c Harry Tector b Andy McBrine
4 (3)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 133.33
Nyasha Mayavo
(wk)
lbw b Andy McBrine
18 (23)
2×4 · 1×6 · SR 78.26
c Andrew Balbirnie b Barry McCarthy
0 (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Peter Moor b Mark Adair
15 (41)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 36.59
b Matthew Humphreys
47 (68)
6×4 · 0×6 · SR 69.12
not out
18* (79)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 22.78
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takudzwanashe Kaitano | lbw b Barry McCarthy | 26 | 66 | 3 | 0 | 39.39 |
| Ben Curran | c Lorcan Tucker b Barry McCarthy | 12 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Nick Welch | c Harry Tector b Mark Adair | 90 | 173 | 9 | 1 | 52.02 |
| Brian Bennett | b Barry McCarthy | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 38.89 |
| Wesley Madhevere | c Lorcan Tucker b Andy McBrine | 26 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 83.87 |
| Johnathan Campbell (c) | c Harry Tector b Andy McBrine | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Nyasha Mayavo (wk) | lbw b Andy McBrine | 18 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 78.26 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | c Andrew Balbirnie b Barry McCarthy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | c Peter Moor b Mark Adair | 15 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 36.59 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | b Matthew Humphreys | 47 | 68 | 6 | 0 | 69.12 |
| Trevor Gwandu | not out | 18* | 79 | 1 | 0 | 22.78 |
Total
267/10
(86.1 ov)
FoW
1-26 (Ben Curran, 5.5 ov), 2-77 (Takudzwanashe Kaitano, 23.2 ov), 3-97 (Brian Bennett, 29.6 ov), 4-143 (Wesley Madhevere, 41.1 ov), 5-147 (Johnathan Campbell, 41.4 ov), 6-171 (Nyasha Mayavo, 49.6 ov), 7-172 (Newman Nyamhuri, 50.4 ov), 8-192 (Richard Ngarava, 60.3 ov), 9-200 (Nick Welch, 62.2 ov), 10-267 (Blessing Muzarabani, 86.1 ov)
Ireland · Bowling
18-4-56-2 · Econ 3.11
2/56
wd 1 · nb 0
22-2-75-4 · Econ 3.41
4/75
22 ov
10-1-36-0 · Econ 3.6
0/36
10 ov
21-5-59-3 · Econ 2.81
3/59
21 ov
15.1-1-38-1 · Econ 2.52
1/38
15.1 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 18 | 4 | 56 | 2 | 3.11 | 1 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | 22 | 2 | 75 | 4 | 3.41 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Young | 10 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 3.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Andy McBrine | 21 | 5 | 59 | 3 | 2.81 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Humphreys | 15.1 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 2.52 | 0 | 0 |
Ireland · Innings 3 298/10 (93.3 ov)
c Nyasha Mayavo b Richard Ngarava
30 (33)
5×4 · 0×6 · SR 90.91
Andrew Balbirnie
(c)
lbw b Wesley Madhevere
66 (160)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 41.25
c Nyasha Mayavo b Trevor Gwandu
39 (99)
6×4 · 0×6 · SR 39.39
lbw b Johnathan Campbell
17 (43)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 39.53
c Nyasha Mayavo b Blessing Muzarabani
21 (29)
1×4 · 2×6 · SR 72.41
Lorcan Tucker
(wk)
c Johnathan Campbell b Richard Ngarava
58 (95)
6×4 · 1×6 · SR 61.05
c Nick Welch b Wesley Madhevere
16 (35)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 45.71
c Takudzwanashe Kaitano b Richard Ngarava
15 (26)
0×4 · 1×6 · SR 57.69
b Richard Ngarava
11 (31)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 35.48
b Trevor Gwandu
2 (5)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 40
not out
1* (8)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 12.5
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Moor | c Nyasha Mayavo b Richard Ngarava | 30 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Andrew Balbirnie (c) | lbw b Wesley Madhevere | 66 | 160 | 2 | 0 | 41.25 |
| Curtis Campher | c Nyasha Mayavo b Trevor Gwandu | 39 | 99 | 6 | 0 | 39.39 |
| Harry Tector | lbw b Johnathan Campbell | 17 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 39.53 |
| Paul Stirling | c Nyasha Mayavo b Blessing Muzarabani | 21 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 72.41 |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | c Johnathan Campbell b Richard Ngarava | 58 | 95 | 6 | 1 | 61.05 |
| Andy McBrine | c Nick Welch b Wesley Madhevere | 16 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 45.71 |
| Mark Adair | c Takudzwanashe Kaitano b Richard Ngarava | 15 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 57.69 |
| Barry McCarthy | b Richard Ngarava | 11 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 35.48 |
| Craig Young | b Trevor Gwandu | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Matthew Humphreys | not out | 1* | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 |
Total
298/10
(93.3 ov)
FoW
1-46 (Peter Moor, 7.6 ov), 2-121 (Curtis Campher, 36.2 ov), 3-153 (Harry Tector, 52.2 ov), 4-171 (Andrew Balbirnie, 57.3 ov), 5-199 (Paul Stirling, 62.5 ov), 6-238 (Andy McBrine, 74.3 ov), 7-261 (Mark Adair, 83.1 ov), 8-281 (Barry McCarthy, 89.2 ov), 9-284 (Craig Young, 90.2 ov), 10-298 (Lorcan Tucker, 93.3 ov)
Zimbabwe · Bowling
20-0-70-1 · Econ 3.5
1/70
20 ov
17.3-4-55-4 · Econ 3.18
4/55
wd 0 · nb 2
11-0-28-2 · Econ 2.55
2/28
wd 0 · nb 1
8-0-21-0 · Econ 2.63
0/21
8 ov
5-0-11-0 · Econ 2.2
0/11
5 ov
18-1-48-2 · Econ 2.67
2/48
18 ov
14-1-47-1 · Econ 3.36
1/47
wd 1 · nb 0
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 20 | 0 | 70 | 1 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | 17.3 | 4 | 55 | 4 | 3.18 | 0 | 2 |
| Trevor Gwandu | 11 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 2.55 | 0 | 1 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 2.63 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Bennett | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Madhevere | 18 | 1 | 48 | 2 | 2.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Campbell (c) | 14 | 1 | 47 | 1 | 3.36 | 1 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Innings 4 228/10 (86.4 ov)
b Mark Adair
14 (20)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 70
c Lorcan Tucker b Barry McCarthy
4 (20)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 20
lbw b Matthew Humphreys
5 (20)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 25
c Lorcan Tucker b Matthew Humphreys
45 (72)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 62.5
b Barry McCarthy
2 (18)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 11.11
b Matthew Humphreys
84 (195)
8×4 · 0×6 · SR 43.08
c Matthew Humphreys b Matthew Humphreys
33 (62)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 53.23
Nyasha Mayavo
(wk)
c Paul Stirling b Matthew Humphreys
8 (30)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 26.67
lbw b Matthew Humphreys
8 (34)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 23.53
b Andy McBrine
14 (40)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 35
not out
1* (9)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 11.11
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takudzwanashe Kaitano | b Mark Adair | 14 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 70 |
| Ben Curran | c Lorcan Tucker b Barry McCarthy | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Nick Welch | lbw b Matthew Humphreys | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Brian Bennett | c Lorcan Tucker b Matthew Humphreys | 45 | 72 | 3 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Trevor Gwandu | b Barry McCarthy | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 |
| Wesley Madhevere | b Matthew Humphreys | 84 | 195 | 8 | 0 | 43.08 |
| Johnathan Campbell (c) | c Matthew Humphreys b Matthew Humphreys | 33 | 62 | 3 | 0 | 53.23 |
| Nyasha Mayavo (wk) | c Paul Stirling b Matthew Humphreys | 8 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 26.67 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | lbw b Matthew Humphreys | 8 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 23.53 |
| Richard Ngarava | b Andy McBrine | 14 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | not out | 1* | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 |
Total
228/10
(86.4 ov)
FoW
1-18 (Ben Curran, 5.4 ov), 2-22 (Takudzwanashe Kaitano, 6.6 ov), 3-32 (Nick Welch, 11.4 ov), 4-40 (Trevor Gwandu, 15.6 ov), 5-105 (Brian Bennett, 35.5 ov), 6-161 (Johnathan Campbell, 53.1 ov), 7-173 (Nyasha Mayavo, 61.5 ov), 8-189 (Newman Nyamhuri, 73.1 ov), 9-218 (Wesley Madhevere, 83.1 ov), 10-228 (Richard Ngarava, 86.4 ov)
Ireland · Bowling
19-3-47-1 · Econ 2.47
1/47
19 ov
8-0-22-2 · Econ 2.75
2/22
8 ov
28-7-57-6 · Econ 2.04
6/57
28 ov
23.4-4-69-1 · Econ 2.95
1/69
23.4 ov
7-0-20-0 · Econ 2.86
0/20
7 ov
1-0-3-0 · Econ 3
0/3
1 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 19 | 3 | 47 | 1 | 2.47 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | 8 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 2.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Humphreys | 28 | 7 | 57 | 6 | 2.04 | 0 | 0 |
| Andy McBrine | 23.4 | 4 | 69 | 1 | 2.95 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Young | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2.86 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Campher | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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Zimbabwe vs Ireland: who played
Ireland won by 63 runs in Test Series 2025 at Queens Sports Club on 6 February 2025. Andy McBrine top-scored with 90 off 132 balls and Blessing Muzarabani took 7/58.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Zimbabwe vs Ireland?
Zimbabwe XI: Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Ben Curran, Nick Welch, Brian Bennett, Trevor Gwandu, Wesley Madhevere, Johnathan Campbell (c), Nyasha Mayavo (wk), Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani. Ireland XI: Peter Moor, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Matthew Humphreys.
Who won Zimbabwe vs Ireland?
Ireland won by 63 runs.
When and where was Zimbabwe vs Ireland played?
Zimbabwe vs Ireland was played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on Thursday 6 February 2025, in Test Series 2025.
What were the final scores in Zimbabwe vs Ireland?
Zimbabwe scored 267/10 in 86.1 overs. Ireland scored 260/10 in 56.4 overs.
Who was the top run-scorer in Zimbabwe vs Ireland?
Andy McBrine top-scored with 90 off 132 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Zimbabwe vs Ireland?
Blessing Muzarabani took 7/58 in 18 overs.