Fantasy Picks XI for Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women – 2nd T20I at Dublin
The 2nd T20I between Ireland and Zimbabwe is to be played at Dublin. We have picked our Top 11 Players that can make it to your Fantasy XI Squad.
Gaby Lewis
Gaby Lewis is Ireland’s most experienced T20I cricketer and their leading run-scorer, with over 2,300 runs to her name. The Irish captain looked in fine form during the first T20I, scoring a match-winning 67 off 49 balls. Her composed and commanding innings earned her the Player of the Match award for her standout performance with the bat.
Amy Hunter (WK)
Amy Hunter, Ireland’s rising star, opened the innings alongside captain Gaby Lewis. Although she scored just 9 runs in the first T20I, she made a valuable contribution behind the stumps with two sharp dismissals. A key member of the squad, Hunter has already amassed over 1,000 T20I runs at an average above 28, including a century and multiple fifties, showcasing her consistency and potential.
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
Zimbabwe captain Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano was the lone standout performer with the bat for the Lady Chevrons in the first T20I. She top-scored with a composed 42, helping her side reach 117 after a sluggish start. With 1,224 T20I runs, she sits second on Zimbabwe Women’s all-time run-scorers list. As the tour of Ireland continues, Mugeri-Tiripano will be a key figure for Zimbabwe and will need to lead from the front with both performance and experience.
Laura Delany
Laura Delany, a seasoned Irish all-rounder, brings vital balance to the middle order with nearly 90 international wickets and close to 1,400 runs in WT20Is. In the first T20I, while she went wicketless, she contributed a brisk 11 runs that helped steer Ireland closer to the target before being stumped off the bowling of Francisca Chipare.
Orla Prendergast
The 23-year-old Orla Prendergast is Ireland’s in-form all-rounder and a top fantasy pick, having scored over 1,200 T20I runs and taken more than 40 wickets at an average below 20. With the new ball in hand during the first T20I, she struck early by dismissing Zimbabwe’s wicketkeeper-batter Modester Mupachikwa in the opening over. She went on to deliver a disciplined spell, conceding runs at just a run a ball and finishing with one wicket.
Arlene Kelly
Experienced right-arm medium pacer Arlene Kelly is a dependable strike option for Ireland, with over 60 T20I wickets at an impressive average of 14.3. Introduced as the first-change bowler in the opening T20I, Kelly maintained tight lines and lengths, effectively stifling Zimbabwe’s scoring opportunities. Her disciplined spell paid off handsomely, as she finished with outstanding figures of 3 for 10 in just 3 overs.
Kelis Ndhlovu
At just 19 years old, Kelis Ndhlovu has already established herself as a key player for the Lady Chevrons. Her all-round abilities are vital to Zimbabwe’s development as a competitive side. With the bat, she has scored 767 runs, including two half-centuries, while her left-arm spin has yielded 43 wickets in 49 matches. Opening the innings in the first T20I, she got off to a promising start but was dismissed for 20, unable to convert it into a bigger score. As a genuine all-rounder, Ndhlovu has the potential to make a significant impact with both bat and ball and will be crucial to Zimbabwe’s chances of success in the series.
Beloved Biza
At just 16 years old, she is a rising star for the Lady Chevrons. Despite her brief international career, she has already demonstrated her ability to contribute with both bat and ball at the highest level. Although still a newcomer, she has shown great promise, scoring 184 runs with a highest score of 48. With the ball, she has taken 14 wickets in just 11 matches. In the first match of the series, she played a quick 11-run knock before getting dismissed.
Cara Murray
A key bowler for Ireland, leg-spinner Cara Murray has claimed 36 wickets while representing Ireland at the highest level. She was also the standout performer for Ireland in the first T20I, dismissing Zimbabwe’s Beloved Biza, Nyasha Gwanzura, and Francesca Chipare. She finished the match with impressive figures of 3 for 19 from her 4 overs, playing a crucial role in Ireland’s convincing victory over the visitors.
Francesca Chipare
An emerging talent from Zimbabwe, Chipare has been steadily making her mark in both domestic and international cricket, showcasing her growing skills in recent matches. In the first game, the fast bowler claimed the wicket of veteran Irish batter Laura Delany and finished with decent figures of 1 for 19.
Kudzai Chigora
The 18-year-old fast bowler was the standout performer for Zimbabwe. With the new ball, she dismissed Amy Hunter cheaply and also removed Orla Prendergast for just 6 runs. Despite her brief career so far, she has already claimed 10 wickets and is set to be a vital member of the Lady Chevrons in the future.
Suggested Fantasy XI:
Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter (wk), Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Laura Delany, Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly, Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Cara Murray, Francesca Chipare, and Kudzai Chigora.
