Published on: Jun 16, 2024 10:00 am IST|Updated on: Jun 15, 2024 11:41 pm IST
Pakistan (PAK) will take on Ireland (IRE) in the 36th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 16th (8:00 pm IST) at the Central Broward Regional Stadium in Florida.
Pakistan and Ireland find themselves in a desperate situation as they face each other in this T20 World Cup encounter, with both teams on the brink of elimination from the Super 8 race.
Pakistan, one of the pre-tournament favorites, has experienced a shocking campaign so far, managing to secure only one victory out of their three matches. Their batting unit, led by the strong duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, has failed to fire on all cylinders, while their bowling attack has struggled to make early inroads.
On the other hand, Ireland’s journey has been nothing short of disappointing, as they have yet to open their account after three matches. Their experienced opening pair of Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie has failed to provide the solid starts that have been their hallmark, putting immense pressure on the middle order. They will be desperate to break their winless streak and end their campaign on a high note.
The track at the Central Broward Regional Stadium assists batters more than bowlers. However, pacers are expected to get movement in the early overs, while spinners will come into play later in the innings. The last two games were abandoned due to rain, and the weather forecast for this game is also not promising, with scattered thunderstorms expected. This might result in a shortened match or no match at all.
The recent T20 matches played here have revealed a batting-friendly wicket.
Last T20I Results at the Venue:
IND: 165/9 (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 3w)
WI: 171/2 (18.2) (Pacers – 1w, Spinners – 1w)
West Indies won by 8 wickets.
WI: 178/8 (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 4w)
IND: 179/1 (17.0) (Pacers – 0w, Spinners – 1w)
India won by 9 wickets.
Pakistan has not played any T20I matches at this venue.
PAK’s Highest Total: n/a
PAK’s Lowest Total: n/a
Ireland has played two T20I games at this venue, winning one and losing one.
IRE’s Highest Total: 162/6 vs USA in 2021
IRE’s Lowest Total: 150/10 vs USA in 2021
Seating Capacity: 20000
Number of matches hosted: 19 T20Is, 6 ODIs
Total Matches Played: 19 Home Team (USA) Won: 1 Visiting Team Won: 1 Neutral Side Won: 13 No Result: 4
Average 1st Innings Score: 166 Matches Won Batting 1st: 11 Matches Won Batting 2nd: 4
Highest Team Total: 245/6 by West Indies vs India in 2016 Lowest Team Total: 81/10 by New Zealand vs Sri Lanka in 2010 Highest Run-chase: 179/1 by India vs West Indies in 2023
Highest Individual Score: KL Rahul (IND) – 110* vs West Indies in 2016 Best Bowling Figures: Sunil Narine (WI) – 4/12 vs New Zealand in 2012 Most Runs: Rohit Sharma (IND) – 196 runs in 5 matches Most Wickets: Sunil Narine (WI) – 9 wickets in 6 matches
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