IRE vs SCO: Preview, Predicted Playing XI, Live Streaming

Ireland (Source: Twitter)

Ireland cricket team has been famous for the upsets they have pulled in the earlier ICC tournaments. But in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, they find themselves in a fix after losing their first qualifier match against Zimbabwe.

The task ahead for the Irish team is even tougher as they have to win both of their remaining matches to keep themselves alive in the tournament. The first assignment for them in that road is Scotland. 

Scotland is certainly flying high after their convincing win against two time T20I world champions, West Indies in their opening clash. They just need to win this match in order secure their berth in the Super 12. 

Match Details

Match: West Indies vs Zimbabwe, Match 7, Group B, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022

Date and Time: October 19 2022, Wednesday; 09:30 AM IST

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

Pitch Report: Two matches have already been played at the venue in this tournament. The average first innings total has been 167 runs, while the same in the second innings has been 130 runs. The team batting first have won both the matches. So, a wicket which will favour the batters more in the first half can be expected. 

Probable Playing XI

Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Alexander Jones, Matt Henry Cross (WK), Richie Berrington (C), Calum MacLeod, Michael Alexander Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Wheal

Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (C), Lorcan Tucker (WK), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little

Prediction

It will be a close encounter between the two teams as both are very close to one another on paper. Although the momentum of a win is with Scotland, we can expect a tough fight from the Irish team. However, toss might play an important factor in the clash and the team batting first might emerge as the winners. 

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