cricket Ireland has officially announced its squads for the all-format tour Zimbabwea series eagerly awaited by both fans and players. Ireland’s teams will be led by experienced captains Andrew Balbirnie In test format and Paul Stirling Shows a blend of stability and aggressive leadership in ODIs and T20Is.
Ireland’s all-format tour of Zimbabwe
The tour kicks off with a historic one-off test match scheduled to take place from 6-10 February 2025 at the iconic Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This match is particularly significant as Zimbabwe will host Ireland for the first time in the longest format. it highlights the growing camaraderie and rivalry between these two nations. After the Test, the action shifts to Harare for three ODIs on February 14, 16 and 18, followed by an exciting three-match T20I series on February 22, 23 and 25. All six limited overs matches will be played. Harare Sports Club which promises thrilling cricket battles in both formats.
New talent and key additions to Ireland’s squad
Ireland have some exciting new additions to their squad Morgan Topping earned his first call-up to both the Test and ODI squads. His selection reflects Cricket Ireland’s commitment to nurturing young talent for the rigors of international cricket. Gavin HoeyMade his debut in October, he has retained his place in the ODI squad and is preparing for a potential Test debut, another step forward in his budding career.
The return of the Paceman Joshua Little gives Ireland’s bowling attack a significant boost, giving both experience and aggression to the white-ball teams. In addition, Gareth Delaney and Barry McCarthyadd depth to the side while returning from injuries Craig Young‘s omission from the T20 squad highlights the competition for places.
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Zimbabwe’s current form and historical test competition
This Test will be only the second meeting between Ireland and Zimbabwe in the longest format. Their first meeting in Belfast in July 2024 ended in a thrilling four-wicket victory for Ireland, a match marked by a nail-biting finish and high-quality performances.
Zimbabwe come into this series after a demanding multi-format home campaign against Afghanistan where they lost the T20I and ODI series 2-1 and 2-0 respectively. However, they showed resilience in the Test format by securing a draw in the rain-affected first match. before competing in the ongoing second Test. With home advantage and momentum from a hard-fought series, Zimbabwe will aim to challenge Ireland across formats.
Ireland squads for 2025 tour of Zimbabwe:
Test staff
- Andrew Balbirnie (c)
- Mark Adair
- Curtis Camphor
- Gavin Hoey
- Graham Hume
- Matthew Humphreys
- Andrew McBrien
- Barry McCarthy
- PJ Moore
- Paul Stirling
- Harry Tector
- Morgan Topping
- Lorcan Tucker
- Craig Young
ODI squad
- Paul Stirling (c)
- Mark Adair
- Andrew Balbirnie
- Curtis Camphor
- George Dockrell
- Gavin Hoey
- Graham Hume
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
- Andrew McBrien
- Barry McCarthy
- Harry Tector
- Morgan Topping
- Lorcan Tucker
- Craig Young
T20I squad
- Paul Stirling (c)
- Mark Adair
- Ross Adair
- Curtis Camphor
- Gareth Delaney
- George Dockrell
- Graham Hume
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
- Barry McCarthy
- Neil Rock
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker
- Ben White
