Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20 Prediction For 2nd Match

2nd T20 match is being played today between Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women. The table given below shows the complete prediction of this match with all the necessary attributes.

AttributeIreland WomenZimbabwe Women
ICC T20I Ranking9th (Rating: 194)14th (Rating: 132)
Recent Form (Last 5 T20Is)W, W, W, W, L (4 wins, 1 loss)L, W, W, L, L (2 wins, 3 losses)
Win % (Last 1 Year)60% (12 wins in 20 matches)52% (13 wins in 25 matches)
Top BatsmanGaby Lewis (67 runs vs ZIM-W, 2025)
Amy Hunter (293 runs in last 7 T20Is)
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (42 runs vs IRE-W, 2025)
Loren Tshuma (137 runs vs USA-W, 2025)
Top BowlerCara Murray (3 wickets vs ZIM-W, 2025)
Orla Prendergast (14 wickets in last 7 T20Is)
Kudzai Chigora (2 wickets vs IRE-W, 2025)
Beloved Biza (9 wickets in last year)
Key All-RounderOrla Prendergast (Batting & Bowling contributions)Kellis Ndlovu (Batting & Bowling contributions)
Batting StrengthStrong top order with Gaby Lewis (2318 runs in 94 T20Is) and Amy Hunter (strike rate 124.48). Middle order supported by Laura Delany and Rebecca Stokell.Middle order relies on Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (747 runs in 48 T20Is) and Loren Tshuma. Top order inconsistent, collapsed to 117/9 vs IRE-W.
Bowling StrengthBalanced attack with Orla Prendergast (pace) and Cara Murray (spin). Arlene Kelly provides control (2 wickets vs ZIM-W).Relies on Beloved Biza (economy 5.86) and Kudzai Chigora for breakthroughs. Lacks depth in bowling against strong batting sides.
Head-to-Head (T20Is)Won all 8 matches vs ZIM-W (Latest: 118/4, won by 6 wickets, July 20, 2025)Lost all 8 matches vs IRE-W (Latest: 117/9, lost by 6 wickets)
Home AdvantagePlaying at Pembroke Cricket Club, familiar conditions. Pitch favors batters early, assists spinners later (avg. 1st innings: 134).Away team, struggled in 1st T20I at same venue. Less familiar with pitch and conditions.
Predicted Key PlayerGaby Lewis (Batting anchor)Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (Batting leader)
Match PredictionFavored to win due to dominant head-to-head record, home advantage, and stronger batting and bowling units.Underdogs, need exceptional performances from Mugeri-Tiripano and Biza to challenge Ireland’s dominance.

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