PAK vs IRE Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jun 16, 2024
Pakistan will want to dominate with their skilled fast-bowling attack. Ireland's batting lineup could struggle against Pakistan's extreme pace. The Irish batters wouldn't have faced 140+ kilometres per hour bowling too often.
Both teams produced their best performances of the T20 World Cup in 2009. Pakistan finished as champions and Ireland reached the Super Eight stage. Neither team has shown signs of repeating either of those achievements.
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Pakistan vs Ireland head-to-head record
Pakistan have beaten Ireland three times in their four-match T20I head-to-head history. This year specifically, Pakistan lead the head-to-head two-one.
Pakistan vs Ireland live streaming and broadcast
This match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. You can also stream it on the Disney+ Hotstar App.
Apply these cricket betting tips to improve your betting decisions for Pakistan vs Ireland in the T20 World Cup at Lauderhill on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
PAK vs IRE Team Previews
Pakistan
Pakistan will be heading into this one after a seven-wicket victory over Canada after an early shock to the USA and disappointment against India.
Captain Babar Azam is a lesser beast than non-captain Babar Azam. The tough job of captaining his country has taken its toll on the top order batter. His T20I batting average is over 10 runs lower when given the captaincy. He has two scores over 30 in his first three games at the T20 World Cup.
Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been a consistent T20I run-scorer for Pakistan. His T20I career batting average of almost 50 is impressive. He has steadily improved as the tournament has progressed, with scores of 9, 31 and 53. He will want to work on his strike rate for the tournament which has dipped below 100.
Left-arm quick Shaheen Afridi will be dangerous against an entirely right-handed top-order that he will be presented with. 2024 has already been his most successful T20I bowling year. Afridi has taken 29 wickets in 17 games this year.
Pakistan Playing 11
Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir.
Ireland
Ireland will want to rebuild against a fellow Test nation after a poor first two games in this T20 World Cup.
Paul Stirling is one of Ireland's most experienced and explosive batsmen. The opener has produced his best work on neutral grounds where he averages marginally over 30 with the bat at a strike rate of just over 135.
Stirling's opening batting partner, Andy Balbirnie, has not produced the runs he would have wanted to. He has enjoyed encounters against Pakistan though. He averages 42,66 with a strike rate at 134,73 against Pakistan.
Josh Little is a young, left-arm fast bowler who has quickly become one of Ireland's key bowlers. His pace and ability to move the ball have made him a popular pick in overseas T20 leagues. He has taken 37 wickets at neutral venues, including four for 23 against Sri Lanka at the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup.
Ireland Playing 11
Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Ben White.
PAK vs IRE Toss Prediction
This match will be played at Central Broward Regional Park as a day game.
Traditionally a wicket which has produced significantly more wins for the side batting first. Both captains may not be influenced by history instead deciding to bowl first. Recent wet weather patterns may have a bigger say.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The weather is expected to be cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
The ground would have experienced a lot of rain in the days leading up to this fixture. There may be a bit of seam movement on offer for the fast bowlers.
PAK vs IRE Betting Tips
Both lineups will be littered with skilful fast bowlers wanting to exploit conditions.
As with many T20 matches, it may come down to one player who can take the game away from the opposition. Third-ranked T20I batter in the world, Babar Azam, may be the one to show his elegance and class in potentially difficult batting conditions.
For the upcoming Pakistan vs Ireland cricket match, consider placing a bet on Pakistan to win. Pakistan has a stronger and more experienced team compared to Ireland.
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The coin may land in favour of Ireland. There is a 50 percent chance of the Irish winning the toss. If the Irish win the toss, they may want to bowl first. This could make the contest more evenly matched.
Azam has been more than just pleasing on the eyes in 2024. The right-handed batter has already scored six half-centuries this year.
Afridi has picked up three or more wickets in an innings seven times out of his 17 games in 2024.
Stirling has enjoyed batting in day games. He has scored almost 2900 runs with 18 50s and one 100 in day games.
The left-arm pacer has picked up 20 T20I wickets under Paul Stirling's captaincy.
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