Match Details:
Date: October 23, 2022
Time: 09:30 AM (IST)
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
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Preview:
Sri Lanka and Ireland will be up against each other in the third match of the Super 12 stage in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. While Sri Lanka survived after a horrific start to the ICC tournament where they were defeated by Namibia in their first clash, Ireland secured their Super 12 berth by beating two-time world champions West Indies on Friday. Both sides will have momentum in their favour as they set out to play their first game in the Super 12 stage.
Pitch Report:
Bellerive Oval Stadium in Hobart, Australia is regarded as a high-scoring ground as the average 1st innings total at the stadium in T20Is is 176. While the average 2nd innings total is 152. The highest total ever recorded at the stadium is 213/4. Teams have easily slammed 170+ totals at this stadium in previous games of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022.
Team Analysis:
Sri Lanka:
Dasun Shanaka-led side is coming on the back of comprehensive victories over the United Arab of Emirates and Netherlands in their last two fixtures. Sri Lanka's top-order Pathum Nissanka (74 & 14) and Kusal Mendis (18 & 79) have provided a solid start to the side in both innings and will carry a lot of responsibility on their shoulder.
The 31-year Dhananjaya de Silva came good against UAE as he scored 33-runs off 21 deliveries. Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, skipper Dasun Shanaka, and Wanindu Hasaranga will have a duty to strengthen the middle order. Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera will be key from the bowling department.
Probable playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
Ireland:
Ireland reached to Super 12 stage in T20 World Cup first the first time and will look to leave a good impression against the best in the world. After an early below par performance, Paul Stirling was instrumental against West Indies as he scored 66 off 48. Skipper Andrew Balbirnie and Loran Tucker too made valuable contributions in the qualification stage. Gareth Delany and Curtis Campher have been vital bowlers for the side and team management will expect better performance from the duo.
Probable playing XI:
Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little
Match prediction:
Conclusion:
Both teams have registered comprehensive victories in their last games and will be giving their 100 per cent on Sunday. While Ireland has played brilliant cricket so far in the competition, Sri Lanka will be favourites in the game. The newly crowned Asian Champions are hitting the right chords and will aim to continue their winning momentum. Sri Lanka is likely to win the game against Ireland.
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