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.
Attribute | Ireland Women | Zimbabwe Women |
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ICC T20I Ranking | 9th (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 Batsman | Gaby 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 Bowler | Cara 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-Rounder | Orla Prendergast (Batting & Bowling contributions) | Kellis Ndlovu (Batting & Bowling contributions) |
Batting Strength | Strong 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 Strength | Balanced 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 Advantage | Playing 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 Player | Gaby Lewis (Batting anchor) | Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (Batting leader) |
Match Prediction | Favored 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. |