Zimbabwe Women Tour of Ireland 2025: Top Fantasy XI for 2nd ODI | Expert Fantasy Tips

Ireland Women will take on Zimbabwe Women in the second ODI of the ongoing series on Sunday, July 28, 2025, at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:15 PM IST.

Ireland Women delivered a dominant performance in the first ODI against Zimbabwe Women, securing a convincing 97-run victory at Belfast to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Batting first, Ireland posted a formidable total of 288/9 in their 50 overs. Sarah Forbes top-scored with a steady 54 off 78 balls, while Gaby Lewis (51) and Orla Prendergast (50 off 53) provided solid contributions. Zimbabwe’s bowlers struggled to contain the runs, with Tendai Makuusha (2/47) and Loreen Tshuma (2/31) among the pick of the bowlers.

In reply, Zimbabwe Women were bowled out for 191 in 48.1 overs. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano fought hard with a 65-ball 48, and Runyararo Pasipanodya added 32, but the rest of the batting lineup faltered. Ireland’s bowlers were clinical, with Orla Prendergast shining again with figures of 2/20 and backing up her all-round effort. Arlene Kelly (2/17) and Laura Delany (2/25) also contributed to dismantling Zimbabwe’s chase. For her all-round brilliance, Orla Prendergast was rightly named Player of the Match.