Hello and welcome to the live coverage of series opener between hosts Ireland Women and Zimbabwe Women. The Zimbabwe Women’s tour of Ireland moves into the ODI phase, with the first of the two-match series scheduled for July 26, 2025, at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast.
Ireland, led by Gaby Lewis, will look to build on their strong form, banking on the likes of Orla Prendergast, Amy Hunter, and Laura Delany to deliver with bat and ball.
Zimbabwe, under the leadership of Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, will hope for key contributions from Modester Mupachikwa and Kelis Ndhlovu as they aim to challenge the hosts in the 50-over format.
Ireland Women Vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI Squads:
Ireland Women’s ODI squad
Gaby Lewis (captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast
Zimbabwe Women’s ODI Squad
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (C), Beloved Biza, Francesca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Tendai Makusha, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Mitchel Mavunga, Modester Mupachikwa, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Kelis Ndhlovu, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma
