Get the latest information on the T20 World Cup match between India and Ireland: find head-to-head stats, team and stadium news and weather conditions. Expected lineups and key players to watch in today's match.
The Indian cricket team is set to begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 5. Before the match, the two teams played a warm-up match. The Men in Blue recorded a convincing victory against Bangladesh, while the Green and White lost to superior Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma's Indian team will want to stand out in emphatic style, while Andre Balbirnie's underdogs Ireland will want to show the world they are no pushover, after beating Pakistan in a T20I last month.
Head to head India vs Ireland
The Men in Blue have a positive record of 7-0 against Irish teams. They last met in 2023, when India beat them 2-0. Unsurprisingly, India also won their only encounter in the T20 World Cup (2009).
India vs Ireland Team News
Fortunately, both teams have had no injury issues. However, fatigue could play a role for some Indian players. They didn't get much rest as the long and tiring IPL 2024 season ended a week ago. As seen in the SA vs SL match, playing in Nassau puts players on the line. This could mean that the Fighting Irish will likely face difficulties against Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya.
IND vs IRE presentation report
Only two matches were played at the Nassau County International Cricket Ground. Both matches saw the bowlers outperform the batsmen. Some early changes are expected and players will receive support from the start. The pitch will continue to help the bowlers even in the middle and late stages, and a big score (over 180) is probably an anomaly here.
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Weather report between IND and IRE
On June 5, there is a 10% chance of rain between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (game starts at 10:30 a.m.) in New York, and humidity will be between 68 and 79%. The good thing is that as the matches will be played in the morning and evening, dew does not play any role.
IND vs IRE XI Prediction
India awaits XI
Rohit Sharma, Yashavi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
Despite his poor performance against Bangladesh, Shivam Diop will start. A fast bowling all-rounder, he will be a valuable addition to what should be a team-friendly outfield.
Ireland hopes for 11th place
Paul Sterling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delaney, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Craig Young.
As a potential newcomer, Mark Adair could have the ball in his hands and the Indian batsmen dancing to his tunes.
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