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Zimbabwe A vs Ireland A, 1st unofficial Test, Ireland A tour of Zimbabwe 2026 

Zimbabwe A vs Ireland A, 1st unofficial Test, Ireland A tour of Zimbabwe 2026 

The 1st unofficial Test match between Zimbabwe A and Ireland A (Ireland Wolves) as part of the Ireland A tour of Zimbabwe 2026 has not yet begun. 

Match Details & Schedule

  • Date: Friday, November 6 – Monday, November 9, 2026
  • Time: 1:00 PM Local Time (07:30 AM GMT / 1:00 PM IST)
  • Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
  • Format: 4-Day Red-ball Match

Team squads with their playing role 

The official squads for the Zimbabwe A vs Ireland A (Ireland Wolves) 4-day red-ball matches have been confirmed. The playing rosters and their primary roles include: 

Zimbabwe A Red-Ball Squad

The host squad features a blend of capped international players providing top-flight experience alongside rising domestic talent: 

Zimbabwe A Red-Ball Squad

The host squad features a blend of capped international players bringing top-flight experience alongside promising rising domestic talent.

Batters

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Takudzwanashe KaitanoTop-order Batsman
Tanunurwa MakoniOpening Batsman
Kudzai MaunzeTop-order Batsman
Panashe TaruvingaBatsman
Shelton MazvitoreraBatsman

All-rounders

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Dion MyersAll-Rounder (Right-hand bat / Right-arm medium)
Johnathan CampbellAll-Rounder (Left-hand bat / Leg-break)
Roy KaiaAll-Rounder (Right-hand bat / Off-break)
Matthew CampbellAll-Rounder

Wicket-keeper

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Clive MadandeWicket-keeper Batsman

Bowlers

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Victor ChirwaSlow Left-arm Orthodox Bowler
Takudzwa ChatairaLeft-arm Medium Fast Bowler
Michael FrostSlow Left-arm Orthodox Bowler
Trevor GwanduRight-arm Medium Bowler
Tinotenda MaposaRight-arm Medium-Fast Bowler

Ireland A (Ireland Wolves) Red-Ball Squad

Led by captain Matthew Humphreys, the touring side brings a competitive roster designed to test red-ball depths ahead of senior international assignments: 

Ireland A (Ireland Wolves) Red-Ball Squad

Captain: Matthew Humphreys
The touring side brings a competitive roster designed to test red-ball depth ahead of senior international assignments.

Batters

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Tim TectorTop-order Batsman
Cade CarmichaelBatsman
Jake EganBatsman
Chris DeFreitasBatsman

Wicket-keepers

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Stephen DohenyWicket-keeper Batsman
Ben CalitzBatsman / Wicket-keeper

All-rounders

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Mark AdairBowling All-Rounder (Right-arm Fast-Medium)
Gavin HoeyAll-Rounder (Leg-break Bowler)
Jordan NeillAll-Rounder

Bowlers

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Matthew Humphreys (C)Slow Left-arm Orthodox Bowler
Liam McCarthyRight-arm Medium Bowler
Jai MoondraRight-arm Medium Bowler
Byron McDonoughRight-arm Medium Bowler
Matthew HollardMedium-Fast Bowler
Reuben WilsonRight-arm Fast-Medium Bowler

Match Winner Prediction

Zimbabwe A hold a narrow advantage over Ireland A according to the provided match win projections. The contest is expected to be closely fought.
Zimbabwe A 48%
Ireland A 46%
Draw / Tie 6%
Slight Favourite: Zimbabwe A (48%)

Head-to-Head Match Record

The upcoming fixture marks a historic milestone: Zimbabwe A and Ireland A (Ireland Wolves) have zero head-to-head match records in multi-day unofficial Test cricket

To get a sense of how the senior national sides match up in standard red-ball cricket, their brief international Head-to-Head record sets a highly competitive backdrop:

Senior Test Match Head-to-Head

Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Total Matches Played
2
Team / MetricSummary
Zimbabwe Wins0
Ireland Wins2
Draws0
Head-to-Head Record: Ireland Lead 2–0

Match Day Forecast

The match day forecast for the 1st unofficial Test between Zimbabwe A and Ireland A at the Harare Sports Club indicates warm, mostly dry, and excellent playing conditions. While November sits at the beginning of Harare’s traditional summer rainfall season, the threat of weather interruptions remains minimal during the opening days of the match. 

🌤️ 4-Day Weather Breakdown

Weather forecast for the four-day red-ball match from November 6 to November 9, 2026. Hot and sunny conditions are expected initially, with a possibility of rain towards the final two days.
Match DayWeather ConditionsTemperatureRain Probability
Day 1
Friday, Nov 6		 ☀️ Sunny and hot. Gentle northeast breeze around 9 mph. Ideal batting conditions.33°CNear 0%
Day 2
Saturday, Nov 7		 🌤️ Partly sunny and warm. Comfortable overnight low of 20°C.33°C5%
Day 3
Sunday, Nov 8		 🌥️ Increased cloud cover and humidity. Possible late-afternoon or evening showers.31°C70%
Day 4
Monday, Nov 9		 🌧️ Overcast skies with intermittent light rain and cooler conditions.27°C25%

🏏 Impact on the Pitch & Play

The intense daytime heat on Days 1 and 2, with UV indices reaching 11–12, is expected to bake the pitch.

Days 1–2: Batting Advantage
The surface should initially offer firm conditions and true bounce, favouring top-order batters who can settle in and build substantial innings.

Day 3: Spinners Come Into Play
As the pitch dries and begins to crack, spinners could receive greater assistance. Zimbabwe’s Roy Kaia and Ireland’s Matthew Humphreys may become important bowling options.

Day 4: Weather Concerns
Cooler temperatures, overcast skies and intermittent drizzle could interrupt play if the match extends into the final day.

Overall Assessment:
The first two days appear favourable for batting, while the third and fourth days could offer increasing assistance to bowlers. Rain on Day 3 and Day 4 remains the main potential threat to uninterrupted play.

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