Cricket Prediction | Ireland vs Netherlands | 2nd T20I | May 19 – Let’s see if IRE can win against the NED.

IRE vs NED Match Analysis

The Netherlands T20 Tri-series 2024 will begin on Sunday at VRA Cricket Ground in Amstelveen with the host nation, the Netherlands, taking against Ireland.

The Netherlands defeated Scotland by 41 runs in their opening game, with outstanding efforts from Michael Levitt, Vivian Kingma, Logan van Beek, and Vikramjit Singh. The Netherlands achieved their first victory of the tournament with this outcome. 

However, following their defeat in the home series against Pakistan, Ireland will be hoping to resume their winning ways. In this match, captain Paul Stirling will be hopeful that his team can adapt to the circumstances and play a respectable game.

In the competition’s 13-year existence, both sides have faced off, with the Netherlands holding a slim advantage (7 wins vs 5 for Ireland).

IRE vs NED Team Preview & Squads

Ireland

The team will rely on all-rounders Curtis Campher and George Dockrell, wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker, captain Paul Stirling, opener Andrew Balbirnie, and Harry Tector to score most of the runs when they bat.

Lorcan Tucker was in fine form at the bat for Ireland during the previous series against Pakistan, amassing 128 runs at a strike rate of 156.10. Along with Tucker, Ireland’s leading batsman Andrew Balbirnie was dependable as well.

The team will be counting on bowlers like Barry McCarthy, Curtis Campher, Craig Young, Mark Adair, and Benjamin White to make big bowling plays when they need them.

Mark Adair, a medium pacer, was the most effective bowler in the Twenty20 International Series against Pakistan, taking five wickets at an economy rate of 9.38.

Ireland Squads

Ireland Squads

Paul Stirling (captain), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Neil Rock, Barry McCarthy, Curtis Campher, Craig Young, Andrew Balbirnie, Benjamin White

Netherlands

Most of the runs will be made by the team’s batting lineup, which includes all-arounder Bas De Leede, captain Scott Edwards, Michael Levitt, Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Teja Nidamanuru, and Michael Levitt.

Michael Levitt played a respectable opening innings for the Netherlands against Scotland, hitting five fours and one six to end the game with a maximum score of 43 runs off 31 balls. Max O’Dowd, the opener, provided strong support for him by scoring 30 runs off of 30 balls.

Vikramjit Singh, who batted at number four, scored a vital forty-nine runs off just eighteen balls. In the 20 overs given, he hit three fours and three sixes to help the Netherlands reach 167 for 8.

The team will be counting on bowlers like Paul van Meekeren, Aryan Dutt, Logan Van Beek, Fred Klaasen, and Bas de Leede to make timely breakthroughs.

Vivian Kingma was the Netherlands’ best bowler in the match against Scotland, taking 4 wickets for 21 in 3.1 overs.In addition to Kingma, Logan van Beek, a medium-pacer, bowled impressively, finishing with figures of 3 for 18 in his three overs.

Netherlands Squads

Netherlands Squads

Scott Edwards (c & wk), Vikramjit Singh, Michael Levitt, Teja Nidamanuru, Daniel Doram, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Vivian Kingma, Max ODowd, Logan van Beek

IRE vs NED outfield report

Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague

Both teams will be eager to take the toss, bat first, and score a respectable number of runs. The team batting first has won most of the games played at Amstelveen.

A close contest between bat and ball will be offered by the Amstelveen wicket. The game is expected to take place in bright conditions with a light breeze.

The Netherlands and Ireland will play their second match of the Netherlands T20 Tri-series 2024 at the VRA Cricket Ground in Amstelveen.

IRE vs NED Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

These two teams met in Five matches; each team won two games and one ended in No result.

Ireland vs Netherlands Prediction

Winning the toss

• Netherlands

Player of the Match

• Netherlands – Michael Levitt

Most runs

• Ireland – Andrew Balbirnie
• Netherlands – Michael Levitt

Most wickets

• Ireland – Mark Adair
• Netherlands – Vivian Kingma 

Most sixes

• Ireland – Andrew Balbirnie
• Netherlands – Michael Levitt

Team Scores Batting First

• Ireland – 140+
• Netherlands – 160+

According to cricket analysts, the Netherlands has a 53% chance of winning.

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