IRE vs ZIM Today Match Prediction & Analysis: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Canada vs New Zealand | T20 WC 2026 Match 32
- Published: February 16, 2026
- Updated: February 16, 2026
- By AllCric Team
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Ireland vs Zimbabwe 32nd Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. This Group B clash is crucial in the race for Super 8 qualification, making the IRE vs ZIM match prediction highly significant for fantasy cricket fans. Zimbabwe have been impressive so far, winning both their matches, including a memorable upset over Australia, and look well-balanced with both bat and ball.
Ireland, meanwhile, have won one of their three games but come into this contest after a dominant 96-run victory over Oman. Their batting showed strong intent, but consistency remains a key factor in this IRE vs ZIM match prediction. With Zimbabwe carrying better momentum and a sharper bowling attack, they hold a slight edge in today’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash.
IRE vs ZIM Match Details
- Match: IRE vs ZIM – 32nd Match
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM Local
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
IRE vs ZIM Pitch Report – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele generally offers a good batting surface with true bounce and a quick outfield. Pacers get early movement with the new ball, while spinners come into play as the innings progresses.
- Balanced wicket overall
- Average first-innings score around 171
- True bounce and fast outfield
- Pacers get early movement
- Spinners effective in middle overs
Weather Report – Pallekele
- Temperature: Around 21°C
- Conditions: Overcast with light rain expected
- Rain Chances: 30–40% during match hours
- Wind Speed: 12–20 km/h
- Rain interruptions are possible, and a shortened contest cannot be ruled out.
IRE vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Ireland (IRE) Won | Zimbabwe (ZIM) Won |
|---|---|---|
|
16 |
08 |
08 |
Latest meeting (23-Feb-2025): Zimbabwe won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
Probable Top Performers – IRE vs ZIM
Batters to Watch
- Lorcan Tucker (IRE) – 139 runs in this tournament
- Brian Bennett (ZIM) – 112 runs runs in this tournament
- Sikandar Raza (ZIM) – Experienced all-rounder with 2913 T20I runs & 103 wickets
Bowlers to Watch
- Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM) – 7 wickets in this tournament
- Joshua Little (IRE) – 3 wickets in this tournament
- Brad Evans (ZIM) – 6 wickets in this tournament
IRE vs ZIM Predicted Playing 11
Ireland (IRE) Predicted Playing 11
Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (C, WK), Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Predicted Playing 11
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Mayers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Brad Evans, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
IRE vs ZIM Toss Prediction
With chasing sides winning 3 of the last 5 matches here and rain in the forecast, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Toss Prediction: Bowl First
IRE vs ZIM Match Prediction & Analysis
Zimbabwe have been clinical in both departments, especially with Blessing Muzarabani leading the bowling attack. Ireland’s middle order looks strong, but their inconsistent top order could hurt them against Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling unit. Considering form and momentum, Zimbabwe are favorites in this IRE vs ZIM today match prediction.
✅ Prediction: Zimbabwe to Win
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❓FAQs
Zimbabwe are favorites based on current form and bowling strength.
The match starts at 3:00 PM local time on 17 February 2026.
Both teams have won 2 matches each out of 6, with 2 games ending in no result.