BAN-U19 vs IREU19 Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jan 22, 2024
Bangladesh and Ireland will contest the eighth match of this year's Under-19 World Cup in South Africa. Bangladesh lost to India and Ireland beat the United States of America earlier in this tournament.
There will be plenty to bet on before and during this match. Let's see what the cricket odds and betting markets have in store for this key fixture in Bloemfontein.
Bangladesh Under-19 vs Ireland Under 19 head-to-head record
Bangladesh Under-19 have five wins to Ireland Under-19's zero in their last five meetings. That's a dominant winning streak, indeed.
Bangladesh Under-19 vs Ireland Under 19 live streaming and broadcast
You can watch this match and the rest of the 2024 Under-19 World Cup on the Disney+ Hotstar app in India. The tournament is also being broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India.
BAN-U19 vs IREU19 Team Previews
Bangladesh U19
Bangladesh currently occupy second-last position in group A of this year's tournament after losing to India. They will be eager to bounce back against the Irish and remain in contention for the next stage of the competition. They're going to be hard pressed against a motivated Ireland outfit, though.
Seamer Maruf Mridha was Bangladesh's standout performer with the ball in their defeat to India. He took five wickets and impressed throughout the innings. He bowled with good speed and accuracy and could be key for his team in this fixture as well.
Middle-order men Shihab James and Ariful Islam were Bangladesh's top batters against India. James and Islam struck 54 and 41, respectively. Bangladesh Under-19 can look to these two for big performances again, but they will need support from others.
Bangladesh can hardly afford another defeat if they want to advance to the next stage of this tournament. Ireland will be challenging opposition, but Bangladesh Under-19 have a dominant record against Ireland Under-19 in recent years. This should be an interesting fixture.
Bangladesh U19 Playing 11
Ashiqur Rahman Shibli, Adil Bin Siddik, Rizwan Chowdhury, Ariful Islam, Ahrar Amin, Shihab James, Mahfuzur Rahman, Parvez Rahman Jibon, Md Rafi Uzzaman, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Maruf Mridha.
Ireland U19
Ireland were involved in the first match of this year's Under-19 World Cup. They did the occasion justice by beating the USA by seven wickets. After bowling the opposition out for 105, Ireland reached their target inside 23 overs for a convincing victory.
Bangladesh will likely provide a tougher challenge than the USA. Ireland are currently at the top of group A and a win here would certainly consolidate that position. If they win here, it will all but book Ireland's berth in the next stage of the competition as well.
New-ball seamers Reuben Wilson and Oliver Riley were outstanding in combination and individually against the USA. They took three wickets each. Riley was named player of the match for figures of three for 21 in eight overs. Both could be instrumental for the Irish again in this match.
Wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Hunter hit an unbeaten half-century in Ireland's previous fixture, while opener Jordan Neill and number three batter Gavin Roulston fell in single fixtures. Hunter has the chance to build on his 50, while Neill and Roulston will demand improvement from themselves.
Ireland U19 Playing 11
Jordan Neill, Ryan Hunter, Gavin Roulston, Kian Hilton, Philippe Le Roux, Scott Macbeth, John McNally, Carson McCullough, Oliver Riley, Reuben Wilson, Matthew Weldon.
BAN-U19 vs IREU19 Toss Prediction
Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein will be the venue for this match. It has hosted two matches in this tournament so far. On both occasions, the team to win the toss chose to bowl first.
It's probable the team to win the toss this time will elect to field first as well. This will allow them to chase, rather than set, a target.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The first two 2024 Under-19 World Cup matches in Bloemfontein yielded first-innings totals of 105 and 251. A first-innings total of approximately 240-plus can be considered competitive here.
It can be well worth playing two specialist spinners at this ground - and perhaps open the bowling with one. Rain is forecast in Bloemfontein on Monday. This could shorten the fixture.
BAN-U19 vs IREU19 Betting Tips
Ireland have momentum after beating the USA. Bangladesh need to bounce back from defeat to India. Ireland look in a stronger position to win this match, given their solid bowling depth in particular.
Bet on 4.50 underdogs Ireland Under-19 to beat 1.24 favourites Bangladesh Under-19 - this could bring great value.
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Full of confidence after being named player of the match against Ireland, Riley is poised for another big performance against Bangladesh.
Mridha's five-for against India was impressive, even if it didn't bring victory. He could benefit from conducive conditions in Bloemfontein.
Hunter hit a commanding half-century against the USA and is in a good position to top score for Ireland again.
Who will win BAN-U19 vs IREU19
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Cricket Betting Tips
- Highest opening partnership - India W (1.55) and 1 more BANW vs INDW betting tip
- Total runs in the highest scoring over of the match - Over 22.5 (1.95) and 2 more MI vs SRH betting tips
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto to become the top batter. - 4.10 and 3 more BAN vs ZIM betting tips
- Delhi Capitals to win the toss - 1.90 and 4 more DC vs RR betting tips
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