Ireland vs Zimbabwe in Cricket
Ireland and Zimbabwe have had several memorable encounters in cricket, with each team showcasing their skills and determination on the field. Both teams have a proud cricketing history, with Ireland achieving Test status in 2017 and Zimbabwe being a full member of the ICC since 1992. In recent years, Ireland has emerged as a formidable […]
Ireland and Zimbabwe have had several memorable encounters in cricket, with each team showcasing their skills and determination on the field. Both teams have a proud cricketing history, with Ireland achieving Test status in 2017 and Zimbabwe being a full member of the ICC since 1992. In recent years, Ireland has emerged as a formidable force in international cricket, with several talented players making their mark on the global stage. On the other hand, Zimbabwe has had a challenging time due to political and financial instability, affecting its field performance. Despite this, both teams have displayed great sportsmanship and camaraderie in their matches, with some thrilling contests that have gone down to the wire.
Ireland vs Zimbabwe – Statistics
Ireland Vs Zimbabwe Test Statistics: Series Wise Statistics
Ireland and Zimbabwe have not played any test series against each other.
Test Statistics: Match Wise Statistics
Ireland and Zimbabwe have not played any test match against each other.
ODI Statistics: Series Wise Statistics
Ireland and Zimbabwe have represented their respective nations in 11 ODI series, including five head-ons. Regarding the head-to-head ODI series, Zimbabwe has won 2 out of 5, whereas Ireland has won 1. There have been two draws as well.
| Total no of series | Won by Ireland | Won by Zimbabwe | Shared | Won by Another Team (Non-bilateral Series) |
| 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
ODI Statistics: Match Wise Statistics
Ireland and Zimbabwe have played 19 One-day Internationals, with Ireland winning eight and Zimbabwe winning 8. Apart from this, one match ended in a tie, while two ended with no result. Ireland’s highest total against Zimbabwe in ODI is 331/8. Ireland’s PR Stirling has the most (586) ODI runs against Zimbabwe.
| Total no of matches | Won by Ireland | Won by Zimbabwe | Tied | No Result |
| 19 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
T20 Statistics: Series Wise Statistics
3 T20 series between Zimbabwe and Ireland have been played, with both teams winning one series each. Whereas one ended in a draw. The highest total for the Ireland cricket team in a T20 match is 178/2, whereas Zimbabwe’s Highest total in T20 is 174/7. PR Stirling’s 115* is the highest individual score for Ireland.
| Total no of series | Won by Ireland | Won by Zimbabwe | No Result |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
T20 Statistics: Match Wise Statistics
T20 games between Zimbabwe and Ireland have been played, with Ireland winning six and Zimbabwe winning 6. Zimbabwe prevailed by four wickets in their most recent meeting in 2023.
| Total no of matches | Won by Ireland | Won by Zimbabwe | No Result |
| 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
World Cup Played: Ireland vs Zimbabwe
Ireland and Zimbabwe have faced off against one another twice during the ICC Cricket World Cup. Their first match ended in a tie. Ireland won a closely contested game by five runs in their second game. On the other hand, in T20 World Cup, they have faced-off in 2 games, and both won one game each.
| Total no of matches | Won by Ireland | Won by Zimbabwe |
| 4 | 2 | 1 |
Ireland vs Zimbabwe -Win and Loss Record
Ireland and Zimbabwe have played each other several times in cricket. Both sides have shown their strengths and flaws in the teams’ competitive games. The head-to-head record between the two groups is hotly disputed, which intrigues games between the two countries.
| Format | Won by Ireland | Won by Zimbabwe | No Result | Abandoned/Cancelled | Draw |
| ODIs | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ireland vs Zimbabwe
Q1. When did Ireland and Zimbabwe first play their first ODI match?
Ans. Ireland and Zimbabwe first played their first One Day International (ODI) match in Kingston on March 15, 2007. The match ended in a tie.
Q2. What is the highest total scored by Ireland against Zimbabwe in a One-Day International (ODI) match?
Ans. Ireland’s highest ODI total against Zimbabwe is 331/8, scored in ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015. Ireland won the match by 5 runs. Ed Joyce (IRE) was the Man of the match. He scored 112 runs in 103 balls.
Q3. Who has taken the most wickets for Zimbabwe against Ireland in T20 cricket?
Ans. Ryan Burl is the leading wicket-taker for Zimbabwe against Ireland in T20 cricket, with 13 wickets in 9 matches, followed by Tendai Chatara (12 wickets in 10 matches) and Luke Jongwe (9 wickets in 7 matches).
