The Zimbabwe Tour of Ireland 2021 will feature 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs, starting from August 27. The matches will be played in 3 different venues around Ireland. The Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin will host the first two IRE vs ZIM T20s after which the teams will move to Northern Ireland for the remaining 3 matches and this article covers the Live Telecast details of Ireland vs Zimbabwe T20 series.
The Ireland side lost all the three T20s they played against South Africa last month. On the other hand, the Zimbabweans were able to win a T20 in the 3-match T20 series against Bangladesh. Hence, both the teams are not in great form. Ireland would like to catch some momentum before the T20 WC Round 1. They have to play three ‘Round 1’ matches in order to enter the ‘Super 12’. Ireland is placed in ‘Group A’ besides Sri Lanka, Netherlands and Namibia for Round 1 ahead of the main event.
Zimbabwe has been unable to qualify for the T20 World Cup this year and is currently struggling with their team combinations. Craig Ervine is their newly appointed captain who becomes the 5th player to represent Zimbabwe as Captain since the start of last year. Zimbabwe would hence look forward to putting up a good performance against Ireland.
Ireland v Zimbabwe Live Telecast Details
The live telecast of the IRE vs ZIM T20 series will not be available on any TV channel in India. The cricket fans in India can catch the live action on the Youtube channel of Ireland Cricket.
FanCode will also provide the live telecast of the IRE vs ZIM T20 matches through online streaming. There is a feature of customized commentary in the FanCode app for Fantasy sports lovers.
Schedule
A total of 5 T20 matches are to be played in the series, the Schedule of which is given below. The T20 series will be followed by a 3-match ODI series which will also be a part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.
| Date | Details | Time |
| Fri, Aug 27 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20 Castle Avenue, Dublin |
4:30 PM IST
12:00 local | 11:00 GMT |
| Sun, Aug 29 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20 Castle Avenue, Dublin |
4:30 PM IST
12:00 local | 11:00 GMT |
| Wed, Sep 1 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20 Bready Cricket Club, Bready |
7:30 PM IST
15:00 local | 14:00 GMT |
| Thu, Sep 2 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 4th T20 Bready Cricket Club, Bready |
7:30 PM IST
15:00 local | 14:00 GMT |
| Sat, Sep 4 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 5th T20 Bready Cricket Club, Bready |
7:30 PM IST
15:00 local | 14:00 GMT |
Ireland T20I squad:
George Dockrell, Andrew Balbirnie (Captain), William McClintock, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Shane Getkate, Josh Little, Lorcan Tucker, Barry McCarthy, Kevin O’Brien, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Ben White.
Zimbabwe T20 and ODI squad:
Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva, Wellington Masakadza, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Donald Tiripano, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wessely Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tarisai Musakanda, Blessing Muzarabani, Craig Ervine, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor, Ryan Burl, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Sean Williams.
