IREU19 vs USAU19 Match Preview

The opening match of the 2024 ICC U-19 World Cup, played on Friday at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, will pit Ireland against the United States. Ireland U-19 lost their warm-up match against Zimbabwe and will be hoping to start their campaign on a positive note. Skipper Philippus Le Roux will be hoping that the team can perform well in this match. On the other hand, the United States will be eager to adapt to the conditions in South Africa. Captain Rishi Ramesh will be hoping that the team can maintain discipline in all three departments in this first match.

IREU19 vs USAU19 Match Details

Ireland U19 vs USA U19 – 1st Match

Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

Date & Time: 19th January 2024 at 01:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

IREU19 vs USAU19 Venue Stats

IREU19 vs USAU19 Pitch Report

In the last Match played in Bloemfontein, we only had one total out of four above 215. We expect a lively surface and a par score in the first innings will be around 275.

IREU19 vs USAU19 Weather Report

The weather forecast for Friday’s match is going to be sunny intervals with modest breezes. The temperature will be in the mid-low twenties across this Test.

IREU19 vs USAU19 Last Five Matches

IREU19 vs USAU19 Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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IREU19 vs USAU19 Probable Playing XIs:

Ireland U19 Probable Playing XIs

Jordan Neill, Ryan Hunter, Gavin Roulston, Kian Hilton (wk), Philippus le Roux (c), Macdara Cosgrave, Scott MacBeth, John McNally, Harry Dyer, Reuben Wilson, Matthew Weldon

USA U19 Probable Playing XIs

Rishi Ramesh (c), Aryaman Suri, Prannav Chettipalayam, Bhavya Mehta, Siddarth Kappa, Amogh Arepally (wk), Utkarsh Srivastava, Arya Garg, Ateendra Subramanian, Aaryan Batra, Rayaan Bhagani

Topmost Picks for IREU19 vs USAU19 Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Ireland U19

• Harry Dyer- He showcased decent form with the bat for Ireland U-19 and finished the innings with the top-score of 44 runs off 58 balls.
• Matthew Weldon- He was the pick of the bowlers for Ireland U19 U-19 and claimed 4 for 21 in his nine overs.

Top Picks – USA U19

• Rishi Ramesh- He came into this match in strong form and the right-handed 17 year old has already hit scores of 46, 69 and 40 in this format in 2024
• Rayaan Bhagani- He will also bowl bad balls but we anticipate that he will pitch the ball up and encourage batters to take risks against him.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IREU19 vs USAU19 Dream11 Team:

Prannav Chettipalayam, Kian Hilton, Gavin Roulston(VC), Bhavya Mehta(C), Siddarth Kappa, Macdara Cosgrave, Jordan Neill, Rayaan Bhagani, Reuben Wilson, Scott MacBeth, Aaryan Batra

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for IREU19 vs USAU19 Dream11 Team:

Prannav Chettipalayam, Aryaman Suri, Gavin Roulston, Utkarsh Srivastava, Siddarth Kappa, Macdara Cosgrave(C), Jordan Neill(VC), Rayaan Bhagani, Reuben Wilson, Scott MacBeth, Aaryan Batra

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Bhavya Mehta, Macdara Cosgrave

Vice-captain – Jordan Neill, Gavin Roulston

Wicketkeeper – Prannav Chettipalayam

IREU19 vs USAU19 Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, Ireland U-19 will be slight favorites against the United States U-19. With Philippe le Roux, Kian Hilton, and Reuben Wilson showing good form in the warm-up matches, the team management will be hoping that the side can deliver in this first match. Considering the team combination, Ireland U19 is expected to win this match.