After a dominant 3-0 sweep in the T20I series, Ireland Women now turn their heads to the ODI series as they take on Zimbabwe Women in the opening match of the three-day ODI series. This series opener promises to be a fresh yet familiar challenge, with both sides eyeing valuable game time and ranking points ahead of future ICC events.
Ireland enters the 50-over format riding high on momentum, having outplayed the visitors across all departments in the three T20Is by a balanced blend of youth and experience, the home side will look to carry that winning energy into this longer format.
Head-to-Head:
The two sides have faced each other in seven ODIs to date. Ireland Women hold a clear upper hand in the rivalry, winning five of those games. Zimbabwe Women have managed just one win, while one match ended with no result.
Matches played: 7
Ireland Wins: 5
Zimbabwe win: 1
Zimbabwe’s last ODI appearance came against United States of America (USA) Women, and while they’ve shown glimpses of promise, with 8 wins in 24 outings so far, they’ll need to bring their A game to challenge a confident Irish unit on home soil.
Ireland last played ODI cricket in Lahore during the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier. Despite a rocky start, they showed resilience by finishing fifth on the points table, closing the tournament with back-to-back two wins. With that behind them and home advantage ahead, they’ll be hoping to assert dominance from the opening ball. In their 190 ODIs so far, they’ve registered 54 wins, lost 128, 7 games ending with no result and one game tied.
Where to Watch: Ireland Women vs Zimbabwe Women – 1st ODI
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
Date: Saturday, 26th July 2025
Time: 3:15 PM IST
Where To Watch the Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of Ireland 2025?
You can stream all the games of the series on the FanCode app and website.
Squads:
Ireland Women’s Cricket Team
Gaby Lewis (C), Orla Prendergast, Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Laura Delany, Alana Dalzell, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Sarah Forbes, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Louise Little, Cara Murray, Leah Paul
Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Team
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
Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of Ireland, 2025, Fixtures:
1st T20I: Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin, July 20 – Ireland won by 6 wickets
2nd T20I: Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin, July 22 – Ireland won by 65 runs
3rd T20I: Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin, July 23 – Ireland won by 50 runs
1st ODI: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, July 26, 3:15 PM
2nd ODI: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, July 28, 3:15 PM
