Ireland vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Match Prediction

Preview

Ireland vs New Zealand: The series is alive. The first ODI will probably go down as one of the best in recent times and will certainly be remembered over the years to come. It was a very special game thanks to New Zealand’s fight back and more so because Ireland almost came close to completing a comprehensive victory. They made 300, they had New Zealand five down for very little, but Michael Bracewell with the tail turned the game on its head and completely broke the Irishmen’s hearts.

Match Details

Match: Ireland vs New Zealand

Date: 12th July 2022

Time: 3:15 PM IST

Venue: The Village, Malahide, Dublin

Weather Report

The weather is clear with no chance of rain during the Ireland vs New Zealand ODI.

Pitch Report

The surface is full of runs and batting first is better given the small boundaries.

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, Tom Latham(c,wk), Henry Nicholls, Michael Bracewell, Will Young/Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner

Key Players

Harry Tector

Harry Tector has proven why he is a player to watch out for. He finished with a commanding hundred in the first ODI and carried the team to a score of 300. His range of strokes and talent is incredible and the youngster already has a lot of expectations on him. With early signs looking good, he will have to prove that he can maintain his consistency and if he does Ireland will definitely have a lot of good days coming up.

Michael Bracewell

Michael Bracewell is coming off what could be the innings of his life. Coming in with the score of 120 and half the side in the shed, staring at a target of 300, the situation was very intimidating. The constant fall of wickets around him didn’t help, but Bracewell maintained his composure and carried his team home. With 20 needed in the last over, Bracewell did the unthinkable and has come out as a capable finisher, who is very calm and very mature.

Ireland vs New Zealand Match Tips

While Ireland came very close to winning, the manner of defeat is likely to play over their heads. The adrenaline rush and shock are likely to come into play as they may be low on confidence, leading to a less intense performance from their side.

Match Prediction: New Zealand will win the match.