Published on: Oct 18, 2021 10:00 am IST|Updated on: Oct 17, 2021 9:42 pm IST
IRE vs NED Dream11 Today Match Prediction: Group A matches will get underway on the 18th of October with the high voltage clash between Ireland and Netherlands. Both teams have a chance to make it to the Super 12 if they perform well in this group and hence the importance of this match grows in stature. Ireland has won 2 matches that they played in the warmup games, whereas the Netherlands managed to win 1 out of 2.
Ireland
Netherlands
Both teams have got enough match practice coming into this tournament. Ireland played 2 warm-up matches against Bangladesh and Papua New Guinea respectively. The Netherlands on the other hand played 2 warm-up matches against Scotland and Oman respectively. Going with the current form Ireland has an edge over the dutch. Ireland has a well-settled bowling unit and a batting lineup that can take down any opposition on their day. The Netherlands on the other hand is dependent on few particular players to come good on this encounter and hence Ireland looks a far better side on paper.
Both teams are coming off after enough match practice in the warm-up matches. Considering the form that they showed in the warm-up games and taking into account the condition and playing XIs of both teams, the chances of winning shifts highly in favour of Ireland. That being said you cannot completely write off the dutch side. Veterans like Ryan Ten Doeschate are back in the mix and can win games on their own on his day. But looking at the meeting odds predicted by prominent betting sites, bet in favour of Ireland for this encounter.
Betway- IRE- 1.66, NED- 2.10
Both teams have tested their bench strength to the fullest in the warm-up matches and have got a fair idea of how each player is performing in the current scenario and conditions. These warm-up matches would have been enough for them to find and field their best possible eleven for the ultimate clash.
Paul Stirling Kevin O’Brien Andy Balbirnie (c) Gareth Delany Curtis Campher Simi Singh Neil Rock (wk) Mark Adair Craig Young Benjamin White George Dockrell
He is a legend of Irish cricket. His ability to provide quick starts with the bat and ability to provide a few over with the ball makes him a good pick.
George Dockrell
He has been a vital cog for the Irish team in the last decade or so. His experience with the ball will come in handy for the Irish team in this T20 World Cup.
Stephan Myburgh Max O’Dowd Scott Edwards (wk) Ryan ten Doeschate Colin Ackermann Pieter Seelar (c) Roelof van der Merwe Brandon Glover Paul van Meekeren Ben Cooper Logan van Beek
Cooper has been the mainstay for the Netherlands batting unit in the last decade. His experience will come in handy for the dutch team against Ireland.
He was in sublime form in the warmups and will be hoping to continue the same in the T20 World Cup as well.
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