Cricket Prediction | Ireland vs Pakistan | 1st T20I | May 10 – Let’s see if IRE can stand in front of PAK.

IRE vs PAK Match Analysis

With just one month to go before the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States, Ireland takes on Pakistan in the first of three T20 internationals. Before they embark on their World Cup campaign, Paul Stirling’s team hopes to gain some confidence by playing well against a formidable Pakistani squad at home.

Pakistan, on the other hand, will use the Ireland series as a warm-up for the next England part of the tour. It has been nearly 15 years since the two clubs last faced off in this style. Pakistan won their only meeting in 2009 at The Oval.

IRE vs PAK Team Preview & Squads

Ireland

Ireland will play their 1st T20I match in almost two months in the UAE following the Afghanistan series. Even though the Irish won the opening game of the series, they wasted a fantastic chance to win the series by beating the Afghans in the second game, ultimately losing by 10 runs.

Alongside Paul Stirling, former captain Andy Balbirnie hopes to be a major factor in the top order. While all-rounders like Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Gareth Delany, and George Dockrell are eager to contribute with both bat and ball, batsmen Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker provide stability to the middle order. Josh Little, a left-arm, will not be available for the Irish speed attack because he is away participating in the IPL.

Ireland Squads

Ireland

Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, Mark Adair, Gareth Delany, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Craig Young, Andrew Balbirnie, Benjamin White.

Pakistan

Pakistan will be looking to win this series 3-0 to set up a T20 series against the reigning champions in England after they managed to tie a series against New Zealand at home. Usama Mir and Zaman Khan were left out of the team selected for the New Zealand series, while Haris Rauf and Mohd. Rizwan is back in the mix.

Following his reinstatement as the white-ball captain, Babar Azam proved he is as reliable as ever, with 125 runs from 5 games, including a career-high 69. After an incredible PSL, only one player from the Pakistani side was able to reach double figures: Fakhar Zaman. Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, and Saim Ayub were unable to regain their form.

Shaheen Shah Afridi was excellent with the ball, claiming 8 wickets in 4 games; his 4/30 in the last Twenty20 international proved to be the difference between winning and losing a series. In three games, Abbas Afridi claimed five wickets, leaving a lasting impression with his bowling. Haris Rauf’s selection in the squad has generated a lot of discussion after a dismal few months, but the feisty fast bowler will be looking to quiet his detractors with some strong on-field performances.

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan

Babar Azam (c), Mohd Rizwan(wk), Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah.

IRE vs PAK outfield report

Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin

Both team captains will enter the game with an open mind and decide after evaluating the available conditions, as there is no clear benefit to batting first or second after winning the toss at this location. Given the cloud cover scheduled for the day of the match, the wicket should perform as anticipated and provide early support to bowlers.

This pitch hasn’t exactly been a hitting haven, as teams have struggled to score more than 150 runs. As they do on most Irish grounds, pacers can benefit from some ideal conditions for seam and swing bowling up front.

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

These two teams met in one match and Pakistan won that match.

Ireland vs Pakistan Prediction

Winning the toss

• Pakistan

Player of the Match

• Pakistan – Babar Azam

Most runs

• Ireland – Paul Stirling
• Pakistan – Babar Azam

Most wickets

• Ireland – Mark Adair
• Pakistan – Shaheen Afridi

Most sixes

• Ireland – Paul Stirling
• Pakistan – Babar Azam

Team Scores Batting First

• Ireland – 140+
• Pakistan – 160+

According to cricket analysts, Pakistan has a 79% chance of winning.

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