IRE vs PAK Match Prediction & Betting Tips - May 12, 2024
Ireland and Pakistan will play the third match of their T20I series. The Irish have an early series lead after victory in the first match. Both teams are preparing for the T20 World Cup in the United States of America and Caribbean next month. They are in the same pool for that tournament.
There will be plenty of excellent betting options before and during this match. Consider the competitive odds and interesting markets on the best cricket betting sites. Our experts are here to help you. We can inform your decisions and offer extra insight.
Ireland vs Pakistan head-to-head record
Ireland and Pakistan have a brief head-to-head history in T20I cricket. They have met twice. Each country has one win.
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Use these expert cricket betting tips for the second T20I between Ireland and Pakistan in Dublin on Sunday, 12 May 2024.
IRE vs PAK Team Previews
Ireland
Ireland were largely impressive in the series opener, when they effectively upset Pakistan with a five-wicket win. Now, the Irish have the opportunity to complete a rare series win over Pakistan and show fans and critics alike they will be genuine contenders at the T20 World Cup next month.
Seamer Craig Young was Ireland's most successful bowler in the first match. He took two key wickets and performed well in an Irish bowling attack minus fast bowler Josh Little, who has remained with the Gujarat Titans in the IPL instead of being available to play for Ireland in this series.
Batting-wise, Ireland can look to lean on Andy Balbirnie again. He struck 77 in the series opener and was named Player of the Match. Harry Tector also put in a valuable knock. Both innings were important amid failures from Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker.
Ireland Playing 11
Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Ben White.
Pakistan
Pakistan's preparation for the 2024 T20 World Cup are not quite going according to plan, especially after the recent loss to Ireland. There is a relatively quick turnaround time between the first and second match. The tourists will want to right their wrongs and duly bounce back.
Babar Azam characteristically starred for his team in the series opener. He hit a half-century and was well partnered by opener Saim Ayub, who struck 45. Azam Khan and Shadab Khan departed for ducks and Mohammad Rizwan scored just a single - all three will demand prompt improvement from each other and themselves.
Abbas Afridi, like Young, took two wickets in the previous match. He was Pakistan's most successful bowler. He was selected ahead of Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali and Haris Rauf - and thoroughly justified his inclusion. Anticipate another big performance from the Pakistan seamer.
Pakistan Playing 11
Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir.
IRE vs PAK Toss Prediction
Castle Avenue in Dublin hosted the first T20I and will be the venue for the second, too. Ireland won the toss, chose to field - and won the match last time.
The team to win the toss this time will likely take their cue from that recent record and opt to bowl first as well.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
A final total of 182 was not enough for Pakistan earlier this week. It will be interesting if the same pitch or a different one is used this time.
A first-innings total of 190 should be competitive. Both teams will consider playing two spinners again.
Rain is forecast in Dublin on matchday. This could suit the team batting second and chasing an adjusted target.
IRE vs PAK Betting Tips
Ireland have homeground advantage, momentum and an early series lead. They should be able to wrap up a series win here against the unsettled tourists.
The home side are still priced as underdogs, though. Bet on 3.70 underdogs Ireland to beat 1.70 favourites Pakistan.
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Balbirnie can build on his Player of the Match performance in the series opener. He knows how to bat well in these conditions and will be familiar with the opposition bowling attack.
Young will be highly motivated after starring with the ball in the first match. Look forward to another big performance from the talented seamer, especially with Little not around. Opportunity knocks for Young to again step up in Little's absence.
Bet on Ireland to win the toss again. They have a 50 percent chance of doing this. If the home side win the toss, they will probably choose to field first again.
Azam will want to lead from the front again, especially with the bat, and level the scoreline to set up a series decider in the third match. Azam is currently ranked among the top three batters in T20I cricket.
Afridi was preferred to Ali or Rauf for the series opener. He should retain his place in the XI. That should give him more motivation to shine with the ball again. He will be all the more familiar with conditions in Dublin this time.
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