USA vs IRE Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jun 14, 2024
The host nation, USA, take on Ireland in group A of the T20 World Cup 2024. Second-placed USA are in a much better position than they would have anticipated prior to the tournament. Ireland have lost both their games and will want to rebound against the associate nation.
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USA vs Ireland head-to-head record
In the two previous meetings between the teams both have won one game apiece. There will be very little separating the sides this time too.
USA vs Ireland live streaming and broadcast
You can watch this match and the rest of the tournament on the Disney+ Hotstar app. This is an excellent way to live stream the cricket online. The app is fast and easy to use. The Star Sports Network in India is also broadcasting this year's T20 World Cup.
Use and enjoy these cricket betting tips for the T20 World Cup match between USA and Ireland in Lauderhill on Friday, 14 June 2024.
USA vs IRE Team Previews
USA
The USA team has significantly improved over the years owing to experienced international players forming their squad. Their only weakness may be that they haven’t had too much exposure to international cricket as a group.
Steven Taylor is an explosive batter opening the batting. His T20I career has started off well with a batting average of 37,04 at a strike rate of 136,73. His part-time off-spin can also be useful if the other bowlers don’t find their rhythm on the day.
Dual-international Corey Anderson offers the USA variation in the middle phases of the game. His left-arm mediums should be effective on bowling conditions which may be beneficial to fast bowling. His hitting towards the middle and latter stages of the batting innings can add the impetus that his team needs in this T20 World Cup match.
Ali Khan has been one of the leading fast bowlers for USA in recent years. His fast-bowling prowess will need to be on display in the powerplay. The opening bowler will want to improve his T20I numbers though. He has only bagged 12 wickets in his 11 T20Is to date.
USA Playing 11
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Ireland
Ireland have performed well below par for their standards. They will be confident to turn things around, especially with a group that has consistently played together. They’ll believe that if their batting clicks, they’ll back themselves to defend anything with the ball.
Paul Stirling is a versatile batter. The experienced Irish opener has the ability to play the anchor role if wickets fall around him and can also accelerate the run rate if needed. He has 3600 runs in the T20I format, putting him in elite company. He has not hit the ground running yet, but expect him to fire soon enough.
Josh Little will enjoy bowling conditions. The left-arm seamer will want to make full use of the new ball. He has a knack of picking up crucial wickets in the first six overs, but has also been a reliable bowler in the death overs.
Harry Tector has taken the ODI scene by storm, but has failed to translate this into anything of substance at T20I level. The talented youngster only managed 15 runs in his last five T20I innings. He will have a considerable opportunity coming up to show his true class in the middle order.
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USA vs IRE Toss Prediction
This match will be played at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida.
There is very little to choose between the captains’ decisions at the toss. In T20Is at this ground, nine times the captain winning the toss has elected to bat and seven times the captain winning the toss has elected to bowl.
Results-wise, 10 times the team the team batting first have won compared to only four times the team batting second have won.
As much as history may indicate that batting first would be the better option, the weather on the day may ultimately dictate that the captains will want to bowl first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
Heavy rain is forecast for Lauderhill on Friday. There is an 80 percent chance of rain on matchday.
Hopefully rain will not play spoilsport on the day. If the rain does fall heavily, the damp conditions will be suited to the pace bowlers.
USA vs IRE Betting Tips
Expect a close match between two evenly-matched sides. Based on current form, a win for the Americans wouldn’t surprise many. Ireland will have a lot to say after their shock loss to Canada. They will be well up for a fight in a fixture which they may be fancied as favourites.
The Americans have raised many eyebrows after historic performances against Bangladesh and Pakistan. They will want to make full use of home advantage to potentially cause more problems for a Test nation.
The Irish will have a lot of work to do if they want to progress, but it could all come tumbling down if they fail to win against the USA.
Bonus Cricket Bets
Bet on the away team to win the toss. There is a 50 percent chance of Ireland winning the toss. If Ireland win the toss, they will likely want to bowl first.
Stirling's strengths include explosive batting, adaptability in the T20 format, quick scoring ability, sharp fielding, strong leadership and extensive international experience. He will want to excel in a high-pressure game like this one.
Josh Little has been leading the way for the Irish in domestic T20 leagues. He was the first ever Irishman drafted into the Indian Premier League and has become a household name in other T20 leagues globally.
The powerful left-hander hasn’t hit his straps yet with just 36 runs in three innings. Taylor will be looking forward to the opportunity of scoring big on home soil. He will want to inspire the batters around him to contribute.
Khan has travelled all over the world to play in various franchise T20 leagues. He has been part of the Global T20 Canada, Bangladesh Premier League, Indian Premier League, Pakistan Super League, Caribbean Premier League and at home in the Major League Cricket tournament.
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