IR-W vs ZM-W 1st ODI
Date: 26 July 2025 | Time: 3:15 PM
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Pitch Report
The Civil Service Cricket Club pitch in Belfast is balanced, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. Early seam movement aids pacers, while the surface becomes batting-friendly as the game progresses. Spinners may find some grip in the middle overs. Average 1st innings ODI score: ~227.
Key Player Stats at Venue
Gaby Lewis – 8 M • 474 R • 59 Avg
Laura Delany – 5 M • 82 R • 27 Avg • 2 W
Orla Prendergast – 4 M • 125 R • 26 Avg • 5 W
Leah Paul – 7 M • 98 R • 20 Avg • 3 W
Chipo Mugeri Tiripano – 2 M • 53 R
Kelis Ndhlovu – 2 M • 66 R
Arlene Kelly – 6 M • 6 W
Jane Maguire – 6 M • 3 W
Cara Murray – 4 M • 7 W
Team Insights
Ireland Women Strengths: Dominant batting (Hunter, Lewis), versatile all-rounders (Delany, Prendergast), excellent form (5/5 wins). Weaknesses: Middle-order inconsistency, reliance on top order.
Zimbabwe Women Strengths: Resilient batting (Ndhlovu, Mugeri-Tiripano), emerging bowlers (Sibanda). Weaknesses: Poor form (2/5 wins), weak record vs IR-W.