Zimbabwe vs Ireland Only Test: Full schedule, squads, timings and live streaming details

Zimbabwe are gearing up to host Ireland in a multi-format series, which includes a one-off Test match followed by a three-match ODI and T20I series. This will mark the first time Zimbabwe will host Ireland in a Test match. Both teams have announced their squads, setting the stage for a historic encounter.

This will only be the second time the two sides meet in the longest format, with Ireland having won their first-ever Test clash against Zimbabwe at home in 2024. The Irish come into this match with momentum, having won their last two Tests, including a superb victory over Afghanistan in the UAE. 

In contrast, Zimbabwe recently suffered a 1-0 Test series defeat at home against Afghanistan. Zimbabwe will be without star all-rounder Sikandar Raza, who had already committed to franchise cricket before the tour schedule was finalised. 

However, they have received a major boost with the return of experienced all-rounder Sean Williams, who missed the Afghanistan series due to a back injury. The hosts have also rewarded strong domestic performances by handing call-ups to uncapped players Vincent Masekesa, a 27-year-old leg-spinner, and Nicholas Welch, a 26-year-old top-order batter.

For Ireland, 25-year-old top-order batter Morgan Topping has earned his maiden Test call-up after consistently impressing at club level. Spinner Gavin Hoey is also in line for a Test debut, with Topping and Hoey being the only uncapped players in Ireland's squad.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Only Test: Full schedule and timings 

The only Test will be played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo from February 6 to 10, 2025, with the match scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Only Test: Squads

Zimbabwe

Craig Ervine (Captain), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Ben Curran, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Vincent Masekesa, Nyasha Mayavo, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams.

Ireland

Andrew Balbirnie (Captain), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, PJ Moor, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Morgan Topping, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Only Test: Live streaming details 

Fans in India can catch the action live as FanCode will be streaming the match.

For more updates and betting opportunities, visit Sky365.