IND vs IRE Match Preview
India possesses a formidable and reliable top order that will adopt an aggressive approach right from the beginning. Rohit Sharma has the potential to be devastating on his day, and Virat Kohli showcased exceptional form in the recently concluded IPL. Considering Kohli's current form, it would be wise to consider him for the opening slot.
The middle order is expected to include talented players like Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Rishabh Pant, all of whom have the ability to score boundaries effortlessly. Dube, in particular, could be utilized as a specialist in hitting spinners.
However, India lacks a dependable finisher with the bat. Both Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, who are all-rounders, struggled to make a significant impact for their respective franchises, raising concerns about their form.
When it comes to the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are likely to lead the attack with the new ball. Additionally, Yuzvendra Chahal may make a comeback in the playing eleven after a gap of more than 9 months due to his impressive form. India also has the services of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel in the squad.
Our prediction is that Bumrah, Siraj, Pandya, Kuldeep, and Jadeja will be the starting bowlers for the tournament, with Dube potentially being the sixth bowling option.
Ireland has a history of outperforming expectations and has recently secured victories against strong teams such as Pakistan and Afghanistan in the T20 format. However, in order to defeat a formidable team like India, they will need to bring something extraordinary to the table.
The team will rely on the expertise of their captain Paul Stirling, along with Andrew Balbirnie and George Dockrell, to lead the charge. Young talents Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker have the ability to make impactful plays, while Curtis Campher and George Delaney provide additional strength and flexibility in the batting lineup.
Mark Adair and Joshua Little are key players in the seam bowling department, with Ben White potentially taking on the role of specialist spinner.
Weather Report
The weather is likely to be cloudy with temperatures below 25 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
Since the Nassau County Stadium is a new venue, not much is known as to how it will behave. However, according to reports, the drop-in pitch has been formed on the lines of Adelaide Oval. The surface in the previous match played here was very difficult for the batters with inconsistent bounce.
The spinners might find some grip and turn but we really hope that the pitch is better for batting this time around.
Notable stats
Virat Kohli: Return of the King
Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in T20 World Cups. He has scored an aggregate of 1141 runs at an average of 81.50. He comes into this match in excellent form.
Team News
Both teams have fully fit squads at their disposal.
IND vs IRE Probable 11
IND Playing 11
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Virat Kohli
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya
- Rishabh Pant (Wk)
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
IRE Playing 11
- Andrew Balbernie
- Paul Sterling (C)
- Lorcan Tucker (Wk)
- Harry Tector
- Curtis Campher
- George Dockrell
- Gareth Delany
- Mark Adair
- Barry McCarthy
- Craig Young
- Joshua Little
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing India to win this match. They have an unblemished record against Ireland in the T20 format. They are vastly experienced compared to Ireland and stronger than them in all aspects.
Top Picks
Rohit Sharma: Sharma has scored 939 runs in the tournament at a strike rate of 127.88.
Suryakumar Yadav: Known for his explosive batting, Yadav has scored 2141 runs in the format at a strike rate of 171.55.
Lorcan Tucker: Lorcan Tucker is in good form of late and has scored 3 half-centuries in his last 5 international T20s.
IND vs IRE Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: R Pant, L Tucker
Batters: V Kohli (C), S Yadav, R Sharma, P Stirling
All-rounders: R Jadeja (VC), H Pandya, M Adair
Bowlers: J Bumrah, J Little
