Crucial New Zealand vs Ireland match will be played at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, this Friday (4th November) afternoon. This Group 1 game of the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 is almost a must-win match for New Zealand to advance to the semi-finals of this tournament.
Before losing their last game against England (by 20 runs), New Zealand beat the hosts and defending champions Australia by 89 runs and Sri Lanka by 65 runs and their other game against Afghanistan was completely washed out in rain.
On the other hand, the Group B runners-up of the First Round of this competition, Ireland claimed a stunning win against England (by 5 runs in the DLS method) and also had a washout game against Afghanistan but comfortably lost against Sri Lanka (by 9 wickets) and Australia (42 runs).
NZ vs IRE Match Overview
Competition: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Stage: Super 12
Group: 1
Match: New Zealand vs Ireland (Match 37)
Date and Time: Friday, 4th November, 09:30 AM IST (02:30 PM local)
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Live Streaming (in India): Star Sports, Disney+Hotstar
NZ vs IRE Weather Forecast
According to weather.com, there is no chance of rain during this afternoon game.
NZ vs IRE Pitch Report
It will be the third game at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In this competition, while the Netherlands comfortably chased 118 runs target against Zimbabwe (120/5 in 18 overs) at this venue, India just managed to defend 150 runs in 16 overs (original score 184/6 in 20 overs) in a rain-curtailed game.
Both spinners and pacers can play important roles with the ball at this T20 venue. High T20 totals, like 180 or more, are more difficult to chase at this venue.
Toss prediction: Win the toss and bowl first.
NZ vs IRE Predicted XIs
New Zealand Predicted XI: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (C), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee
Ireland Predicted XI: Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie (C), LorcanTucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little
NZ vs IRE Dream11 Team Prediction #1:
Wicketkeeper(s): D Conway, L Tucker
Batters: P Stirling, A Balbirnie, G Phillips (C)
All-rounder(s): M Santner, C Campher
Bowlers: T Southee, T Boult, L Ferguson, J Little (vc)
NZ vs IRE Dream11 Team Prediction #2:
Wicketkeeper(s): D Conway, L Tucker (C)
Batters: P Stirling, G Dockrell, G Phillips
All-rounder(s): M Santner (vc), G Delany
Bowlers: T Southee, T Boult, I Sodhi, J Little
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