Zimbabwe will host Ireland in the third Women's ODI of the four-match series at Harare Sports Club, on Saturday, 9 October. The series currently stands level at 1-1.
Zimbabwe could not chase 287 in the last game. Modester Mupachikwa and Chiedza Dhururu have failed to provide them with reasonable starts on both occasions. Josephine Nkomo top-scored with 70 in the last game, but other than her, none of the Zimbabweans stood up to the occasion. She also took 1-33 in 10 overs.
Ireland rode on a 135-run opening partnership between Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul to post an imposing total. Lewis got on 65, while Paul was unlucky to miss out on her century by five runs. Skipper Laura Delany chipped in with 35.
Betway Fantasy Tips
- Appoint Nkomo vice-captain.
- Lewis, Delany and Paul are must-haves for your fantasy side.
Likely XIs
Zimbabwe: Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Chiedza Dhururu, Ashley Ndiraya, Mary-Anne Musonda (c), Josephine Nkomo, Precious Marange, Pellagia Mujaji, Loryn Phiri, Esther Mbofana, Loren Tshuma, Nomvelo Sibanda.
Ireland: Leah Paul, Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, Georgina Dempsey, Shauna Kavanagh (wk), Sophie MacMahon, Cara Murray, Laura Delany (c), Orla Prendergast, Celeste Raack, Rebecca Stokell.
Prediction
Zimbabwe should win this match.
Blitzpools Fantasy XI
Laura Delany (c), Precious Marange (vc), Gaby Lewis, Shauna Kavanagh, Mary-Anne Musonda, Ashley Ndiraya, Josephine Nkomo, Orla Prendergast, Cara Murray, Loren Tshuma, Nomvelo Sibanda.