Ireland vs New Zealand 1st T20I Match Prediction

Preview

Ireland vs New Zealand: The recent ODI series will go down as one of Ireland’s best and most emotional. They came close to winning in all three games and lost in crucial stages. There last four international games have been pretty heartbreaking but Ireland will be pleased to see how they have pushed some of the top sides earlier.

Match Details

Match: Ireland vs New Zealand

Date: 18th July 2022

Time: 8:30 PM IST

Venue: Malahide, Dublin

Weather Report

The weather in Dublin is clear throughout the Ireland vs New Zealand game.

Pitch Report

The track is flat and the boundaries are small. Runs are on offer and batting second is a better option.

Ireland vs New Zealand Predicted Playing XI

Ireland Playing XI

Andy Balbairne(c), Stephen Doheny, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling, Goerge Dockrell, Simi Singh, Lorcan Tucker(wk), Craig Young, Josh Little, Mark Adnair

New Zealand Playing XI

Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Michael Bracewell, Will Young/Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner

Key Players

Jimmy Neesham

Jimmy Neesham doesn’t have a national contract but is one of New Zealand’s most important white-ball players. He is an impact player with both bat and ball, and will be a fun player to watch as he comes back after a gap.

Harry Tector

Harry Tector continues to impress, His last game against New Zealand was incredible as he almost one the game for Ireland, getting ever so close. His talent is incredible, and he definitely seems to be a star for the future. With chances coming up to prove himself, the next few months are going to be very important for Tector as a player.

Ireland vs New Zealand Match Tips

New Zealand are likely to come in with an advantage. Ireland though are doing a pretty good job, and are giving a lot of scares to some other sides.

Match Prediction: New Zealand will win the match