Harare Sports Club Weather And Pitch Report For ZIM vs IRE 1st T20I Match

Sakshi Sharma

Zimbabwe will face Ireland (Source:@ZimCricketv,x.com)Zimbabwe will face Ireland (Source:@ZimCricketv,x.com)

Zimbabwe is all set to take on Ireland in an upcoming T20I series; the first match of the series will be played on February 22, 2025, at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe’s squad is led by the dynamic Brian Bennett and Dion Myers at the top of the order, bringing a much-needed mix of stability and quick-scoring ability. The bowling attack, spearheaded by pacers Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani, will capitalise on the favourable conditions. 

On the other hand, Ireland will be eager to bounce back in the T20I format after a disappointing ODI series. Their form in T20s has been inconsistent, with a 1-1 draw against South Africa at home but also an unexpected defeat to Canada in last year’s T20 World Cup. 

Before the match, let's take a look at the weather and pitch conditions for the game.

Harare Sports Club Weather Today

Zim vs IRE Weather Report (Source:@AccWeather.com)Zim vs IRE Weather Report (Source:@AccWeather.com)

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Details
Temperature25°C (RealFeel 31°C)
Wind SpeedENE 6 km/h-19 km/h
Probability of Rain and Thunderstorms 40% and 24%
Cloud Cover99%

[Source:@AccuWeather.com]

The weather for Harare Sports Club is expected to be cloudy and humid, with thunderstorms in some parts of the area. The temperature is expected to be around 25°C, and the RealFeel temperature will be around 31°C. The weather is expected to be cloudy with 40% chance of rainfall and 24% chance of thunderstorms. The wind is expected to blow from the east-north-east direction at the speed of 6 km/h, and winds can gust upto 19 km/h. Overall, the weather is not looking promising with cloud cover around 99%. 

Harare Sports Club Pitch Stats

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Matches played58
Matches won batting 1st34
Matches won bowling 1st23
Average 1st innings score153
Average 2nd innings score133

 Is Harare Sports Club Pitch batting or bowling friendly? 

The venue at Harare Sports Club will likely be a balanced pitch, with fast bowlers getting little to no assistance early on. The pace bowlers who can bowl cutters and hard-length delivers can likely benefit from the surface. As the game progresses, the surface is expected to flatten, becoming slightly batting-friendly. 

Spinners may find some turn throughout the innings as it is an afternoon game, but pace bowlers won't receive much assistance in the second half. Additionally, since the team batting first has a better success rate at this venue, the toss winner will probably choose to bat first.