Match Details:
Date: October 28, 2022
Time: 9:30 AM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Stadium, Melbourne
Preview:
The 25th match of the T20 World Cup 2022 will bring Afghanistan up against Ireland on October 28, 2022 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, in Melbourne. Both the teams had a contrasting result in their last clashes as Ireland registered historic victory over England, while Afghanistan face defeated against England in their opener. As both the teams feature quality players in their playing XI, SportsTiger makes the fantasy prediction for the high-stake game.
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Pitch Report:
Team Analysis:
Ireland:
After losing the opening game against Sri Lanka, Ireland bounced back brilliantly by clinching the game against England. Andrew Balbirnie led from the front and played significantly well for the side. He scored 62 off 47. Paul Stirling must be part of the fantasy team courtesy to his rich experience, while Balbirnie has been in top-form. Lorcan Tucker is another prolific middle-order batter who can be considered. Joshua Little picked two wickets in the game, while Barry McCarthy, Flonn Hand, George Dockrell returned with one wicket.
Afghanistan:
Md. Nabi-led side had an horrific outing against England in their opening clash and they had to settle with 1 point due to rain in their second game against New Zealand. Afghanistan will play must-win game against Ireland and if they lose the upcoming fixture, Afghanistan will be knocked-out of the ICC tournament. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammed Nabi can be considered as a quality batter in the side. While, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fareed Ahmad Malik should be though off while forming fantasy team.
Grand League
Head to Head
Probable Playing XI:
Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little
Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Key Players
Best 14:
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Hazratullah Zazai, Paul Striling, Andrew Balbirnie, Ibrahim Zadran
Allrounders: Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little
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