Ireland vs India 1st T20I Match Prediction

Preview

Ireland vs India: India’s new form of touring a region begins. They are on a tour to England and Ireland but will be fielding two different sides due to the demands of their current schedule. The schedule though allows India to field some young talent, test their bench strength, and find players who may work for them in the T20 World Cup.

Ireland last had India tour them back in 2018. The squad is still similar with a few players retiring, and some young talent coming in. Over the last year, Ireland is improving with its schedule and managing to get some strong teams to visit. With India now visiting, the Irish men have a chance to grab some limelight considering they provide a strong fight. The last time they faced India, India notched up their biggest win in T20Is with Suresh Raina and KL Rahul scoring scintillating half-centuries. Most of that team is unavailable now though.

Match Details

Match: Ireland vs India

Date: 26th June 2022

Time: 9:00 PM IST

Venue: Malahide, Dublin

Weather Report

The weather is cool with a strong chance of rain during Ireland vs India game.

Pitch Report

With clouds and rain around, the surface will have some extra grass on it. Despite the grass, the pitch is likely to remain flat and will be good for the side batting second.

Ireland vs India Predicted Playing XI

Ireland Playing XI

Stephen Doheny, Andy Balbairne(c), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker(wk), George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Mark Adnair, Andy McBrine, Josh Little.

India Playing XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan(wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi/Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya(c), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Team News

India will have to choose two players from Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson, and Deepak Hooda, leaving them with a packed middle-order.

Key Players

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back to his swinging best. Against South Africa, he was the best Indian bowler, and the toughest to get away with. He is now the vice-captain of the side, and one of the senior-most members. With form and rhythm now beside him, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a shoo-in for the World Cup, and another set of good performances will seal his place.

Paul Stirling

Paul Stirling is a player to watch out for because of what he brings to the game. He is a quality batter who can play long innings and chips in effectively with the ball. If Ireland is too competitive, Stirling will have a huge role to play in the upcoming game.

Ireland vs India Match Tips

India is playing a new side, but will still come in with a strong advantage. Most of their players are coming off a strong IPL and will be in red-hot form.

Match Prediction: India will win the match.