Zimbabwe ODI Squad Ireland: Zimbabwe vs Ireland – Sikandar Raza has been named in Zimbabwe’s 15-man squad for the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against Ireland that gets underway in Harare this Wednesday. The star all-rounder missed the just-ended Twenty20 international (T20I) series between the two sides after Zimbabwe Cricket gave him permission to play franchise cricket elsewhere. Follow Zimbabwe vs Ireland Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Apart from Raza, former captain Chamunorwa Chibhabha has been recalled to boost Zimbabwe’s top-order batting options. Also back in the fold is leg-spinner Brandon Mavuta, who has been enjoying a rich vein of form on the domestic front.
Zimbabwe ODI Squad Ireland: Sikandar Raza returns for Zimbabwe’s ODI series against Ireland
Raza returns for Zimbabwe’s ODI series against Ireland
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Top-order batter Gary Ballance, who missed the last two T20I matches against Ireland due to mild concussion, is fit again and in line to make his ODI bow for the country of his birth after he was included in the squad.
Zimbabwe will however be without veteran all-rounder Sean Williams after he broke a right-hand finger in the field during the second game on Saturday.
The rest of the players in the squad, led by captain Craig Ervine, were all involved in the T20I series which Zimbabwe won by two victories to one after beating Ireland by four wickets in a nail-biting decider played in front of a capacity crowd at Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
The ODI matches will take place at the same venue with the first one scheduled for this Wednesday, 18 January, the second game pencilled in for Saturday, 21 January, and the third and final set for Monday, 23 January.
Zimbabwe ODI Squad Ireland: Sikandar Raza returns for Zimbabwe’s ODI series against Ireland
Play will start at 9.15 am local time.
Tickets for the series are available online at www.webtickets.co.za and will also be sold at the venue gates on matchdays.
There will be free entry for pensioners and children in full school uniform.
ZIMBABWE ODI SQUAD VERSUS IRELAND:
Ervine Craig (captain), Ballance Gary, Burl Ryan, Chatara Tendai, Chibhabha Chamunorwa, Ervine Craig, Evans Bradley, Kaia Innocent, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Ngarava Richard, Nyauchi Victor, Raza Sikandar
ZIMBABWE VERSUS IRELAND ODI SERIES SCHEDULE:
|
DAY |
DATE |
MATCH |
VENUE |
START |
|
Wednesday |
18 January |
1st ODI |
Harare Sports Club |
9.15 am |
|
Saturday |
21 January |
2nd ODI |
Harare Sports Club |
9.15 am |
|
Monday |
23 January |
3rd ODI |
Harare Sports Club |
9.15 am |
Zimbabwe ODI Squad Ireland: Sikandar Raza returns for Zimbabwe’s ODI series against Ireland
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