Published on: Jun 25, 2023 7:11 am IST|Updated on: Jun 27, 2023 8:05 am IST
Group B topper Sri Lanka will face Ireland in Match 15 of the ongoing ICC World Cup Qualifier 2023 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday, June 25. The match will begin at 12:30 PM IST.
Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Match 15
25th June, 12:30 PM IST
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Sri Lanka enters the contest with high confidence as they have won both the matches they have played so far. Their dominant performances have propelled them to the top of the Group B points table. Led by Wanindu Hasaranga’s exceptional bowling, Sri Lanka decimated Oman’s batting lineup, bundling them out for a mere 98 runs in just 30.2 overs. The Sri Lankan opening pair of Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne chased down the target in just 15 overs.
In contrast, Ireland is on the brink of elimination from the tournament after two consecutive defeats. They currently languish in fourth place in the Group B points table. Despite Curtis Campher’s brilliant century, Ireland fell short as Scotland’s Michael Leask led a remarkable fightback, securing a hard-fought victory in a thrilling last-ball finish.
Team Form Guide: SL (recent first): W W W W L IRE (recent first): L L L L –
The pitch at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo offers a well-balanced surface, providing equal opportunities for both batting and bowling. The team winning the toss will opt to chase the target as the pitch settles down further during the second innings.
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1. Pathum Nissanka 2. Dimuth Karunaratne 3. Kusal Mendis (wk) 4. Sadeera Samarawickrama 5. Charith Asalanka 6. Dhananjaya de Silva 7. Dasun Shanaka (c) 8. Wanindu Hasaranga 9. Maheesh Theekshana 10. Lahiru Kumara 11. Kasun Rajitha
Kusal Mendis in ODIs
Kusal Mendis didn’t get a chance to bat in the previous game against Oman. But he will be eagerly waiting to go in the middle and score runs. will look to continue his good form in the upcoming game.
Wanindu Hasaranga in ODIs
Wanindu Hasaranga’s dream form continued in the game against Oman as the all-rounder picked another 5-wicket haul in the tournament. With 11 wickets in just 2 matches, Hasaranga has been Sri Lanka’s star bowler.
IRE Playing 11
1. Andy McBrine 2. Paul Stirling 3. Andrew Balbirnie (c) 4. Harry Tector 5. Lorcan Tucker (wk) 6. Curtis Campher 7. Gareth Delany 8. George Dockrell 9. Mark Adair 10. Joshua Little 11. Benjamin White
Ireland Key Players
Curtis Campher in ODIs
Campher has been a valuable asset for the Ireland side. He scored a brilliant century for the side in the last game. His calm and composed demeanor add stability to the batting lineup.
Harry Tector in ODIs
Harry Tector has had a decent tournament so far. The batter got dismissed cheaply in the previous match and he will be hoping for a better show in a must-win game.
According to Sri Lanka vs Ireland today’s match prediction, Sri Lanka is expected to win this SL vs IRE Dream11 Prediction.
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Paul Stirling, Dimuth Karunaratne, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Curtis Campher
Bowler: Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis
For Grand League: Wanindu Hasaranga, Harry Tector
The SL vs IRE match will be televised on Star Sports Network. Fans can live stream the ICC World Cup Qualifier live on Disney+Hotstar and its website.
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