Ireland vs Zimbabwe 32nd T20 WC Match Prediction, Preview, Betting Tips, and Who will win today’s match?

Ireland (IRE) to face Zimbabwe (ZIM) in 32nd Match Group B, T20 WC 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele on Feb 17 2026. Both teams look stronger to win this crucial match to make their place in super eight stage. In this pitch, out of 5 matches played, 3 have been won by chasing. Zimbabwe are favourites looking at their previous win against the stronger team Australia. Let’s break down expert analysis, betting tips, team performance, pitch report, and IRE vs ZIM 32nd T20 WC Match Prediction. Who will win today’s match?

Team Performance

Ireland: Team Preview & Recent Performance

Ireland have made their comeback in the tournament after winning their first victory against Oman by 96 runs. Currently standing at fourth position with a net run rate of 0.150. This match is crucial against Zimbabwe, if they win they can go to the super eight matches and losing can eliminate them from the tournament.

After two consecutive losses they won their first match, while batting first the top batters lost the early wickets, later the skipper took responsibility till the end played a super knock of 94 runs in 51 balls along with Gareth Delany’s half century was crucial for the team, in the end George Dockrell scored quick fire batting 35 runs in 9 balls and Ireland’s total score of 235/5 in 20 overs.

While bowling Joshua Little bowling was excellent with grabbing three crucial wickets along with Barry McCarthy and Matthew Humphreys shared four wickets also George Dockrell taking one wicket was crucial to the team and bowled out Oman for 139/10 in 18.0 overs. Overall, the team has bounced back well and looks stronger and against Zimbabwe winning can take them to super eight stage.

Zimbabwe: Team Preview & Performance

Zimbabwe have stunned everyone in this T20 WC 2026, starting with back to back victories with well-balanced, team currently standing at second position with net run rate of 1.984. In recent previous match they defeated the strongest team Australia by 23 runs.

While batting first, opening batter Brian Bennett started excellently with beautiful shots scoring 64 runs in 56 balls remained not out with support from top batter’s wicket keeper Tadiwanashe Marumani and Ryan Burl, they reached 169/2 in 20 overs.

Later while restricting chase Blessing Muzarabani the key bowler in the match, took four wickets with total 7 wickets in the two matches, along with Brad Evans took three crucial wickets alongside Wellington Masakadza and Ryan Burl shared 2 wickets and restricted Australia to chase the given score and made their first time victory against Australia in T20I. Now for ZIM this win is crucial and make their spot in Super Eight Stage.

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IRE vs ZIM Today’s Match Weather Condition

• Temperature: 27°C high and low 19°C
• Humidity: 91%
• Rain: 55%
• Wind direction: Northeast
• Wind speed: 6.5 km/h

IRE vs ZIM Today’s Pitch Report & Toss Condition

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium pitch usually starts off good for batting with plenty of runs on offer early on. However, it tends to slow down as the match goes on, which brings spinners and slower bowlers into the game. Looking at the stats, teams batting first have a better record here, winning 16 out of 31 T20Is. This happens because the pitch gets tougher to bat on in the second innings. The average first innings score here is around 168. However, in the last 5 matches, 3 have been won by chasing. So if you win the toss, batting first looks like the smart choice.

IRE vs ZIM Today’s Match Prediction

Today’s Cricket Match Predictions: Zimbabwe are favorites to win today’s 32nd T20 WC match 2026. Looking at the pitch report and Zimbabe defeated Australia in the previous match and can easily win this match and the team winning the toss elect to batting first, and our expert analysis gives ZIM 80% chance of winning this match.

IRE vs ZIM – Probable Playing XI (T20 WC 32nd Match 2026)

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:
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 Predicted Playing XI:
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Mayers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Brad Evans, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.

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IRE vs ZIM Betting Tips – 32nd Match, T20 World Cup 2026

• Who will win the toss Today: ZIM to win the toss and elect to Bat first.
• Top Batter Performance: Brian Bennett
• Top Bowler Performance: Blessing Muzarabani
• Today’s T20 match betting tips: ZIM are safe bet to play today’s T20 WC 32nd Match 2026.