IRE vs SCT Match Preview
Ireland are struggling for momentum after winning their first match of the series against the Netherlands before sharing a washout with Scotland. They are currently in second position on the tri-series' three-team points table. Scotland, meanwhile, are full of confidence after beating the Netherlands earlier this week.
George Munsey is well worth getting into your Dream11 team selection. He returned to the Scotland XI recently and hit a match-winning 72 against the Dutch. Munsey is a commanding force at the top of the order. Ireland Paul Stirling, for all his experience, is another good opening option.
In the middle order, there are Richie Berrington, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher and other sound selections. If you are not going to name Stirling your captain, then Berrington is a confident pick. Wicketkeeper-wise, go for Tucker or Matthew Cross. Both are consistent performers with the bat and behind the stumps.
Select at least one specialist spinner. Mark Watt is one of the best left-arm spinners in this series. He took a four-wicket haul in the previous fixture. This included three wickets in one over as Scotland moved to victory over the Netherlands. Watt should enjoy conditions in The Hague again.
If you are considering an outright fast bowler, Chris Sole is the way to go. He is a genuine pace ace and should trouble the opposition batters. Sole took two key wickets in Scotland's last match. Sole will probably open the bowling with Michael Leask.
In terms of in-form all-rounders, Campher and Mark Adair are right up there in this category. Adair struck an entertaining 49 down the order recently, while Campher should offer a lot of value with bat and ball as well. You could pick both of these all-rounders for a well-balanced Dream11 team selection.
Weather Report
No rain is forecast in The Hague on matchday. We should get a full fixture in. The team to win the toss will likely choose to field first. That is what has happend in the last three T20Is at this venue.
Pitch Report
Sportpark Westvliet in The Hague will be the venue for this penultimate match of the T20I tri-series. This ground has hosted the whole series. If a new pitch is used, a first-innings score of 180-plus should be competitive. If an older one is used, a first-innings total of around 170 will probably be par.
Notable stats
Munsey in form
Munsey's last seven innings in international cricket have brought scores of 72, 21, 26, 75, 36, 37 and 68. He has enjoyed solid form over an extended period in T20I and ODI competition.
Team News
Scotland could play Michael Jones ahead of fellow opening batter Ollie Hairs. Ireland won't likely change their winning XI.
IRE vs SCT Probable 11
IRE Playing 11
- Andy Balbirnie
- Paul Stirling (C)
- Lorcan Tucker (Wk)
- Harry Tector
- Curtis Campher
- George Dockrell
- Gareth Delany
- Mark Adair
- Barry McCarthy
- Fionn Hand
- Ben White
SCT Playing 11
- George Munsey
- Ollie Hairs
- Charlie Tear
- Richie Berrington (C)
- Matthew Cross (Wk)
- Michael Leask
- Chris Greaves
- Mark Watt
- Chris Sole
- Gavin Main
- Bradley Currie
Dream11 Prediction
Ireland have stronger batting and bowling firepower, which should succeed against Scotland despite the momentum they gained from recent victory over the Netherlands.
Top Picks
George Munsey: Get the in-form Scotland opener into your Dream11 team selection and anticipate another big performance from this serial scorer.
Curtis Campher: For a world-class all-rounder, look no further than the Ireland talisman, who is bound to bring value with bat or ball - if not both.
Mark Watt: Scotland's left-arm should enjoy conditions in The Hague, where turn awaits. He took four wickets at the same venue earlier this week.
IRE vs SCT Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Matthew Cross, Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Andy Balbirnie (VC), Harry Tector, Richie Berrington (C)
All-rounders: Mark Adair, Mark Watt, Michael Leask, Curtis Campher
Bowlers: Chris Sole, Barry McCarthy
