Ireland will be all set to lock horns with Afghanistan in this crucial T20 encounter. Welcome to the IRE vs AFG Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Ireland will look to start this series with a new perspective after facing their worst losing streak in a long while which should keep them motivated to register a win in this contest.
Afghanistan on the other hand will be boosting with confidence after an incredible series win against Zimbabwe which could keep them focused on building a similar form in this series.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
Afghanistan can win this match by a very close margin.
Pitch Report and Toss
This pitch is balanced and well suited for both departments. The winners of the toss should bat first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a pleasant sunny day.
Probable Playing 11
Ireland
L.Tucker (wk), H.Tector, P.Stirling, G.Dockrell, A.Balbirnie, C.Campher, G.Delany, A.McBrine, B.McCarthy, M.Adair, C.Young, J.Little
Afghanistan
R.Gurbaz (wk), Najibullah-Zadran, H.Zazai, H.Shahidi, M.Nabi, K.Janat, A.Omarzai, Q.Ahmad, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, F.Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq
Match Details
Ireland vs Afghanistan T20I
Match: Ireland vs Afghanistan (1st T20I)
Date and Time: 9th August – 08:00 pm IST
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, Ireland
Telecast: Fancode
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Wicket-Keeper
Lorcan Tucker (8.5 Cr) has scored 344 runs at a strike rate of 117.40 in his last 12 T20I innings which can allow him to work well as a wicketkeeper to improve his contributions.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (8.5 Cr) holds the potential to perform well with his batting skills in the recent games along with his performance behind the stumps which can keep him motivated.
Batsman
Harry Tector (9.5 Cr) can provide consistent contributions with his experience that can allow him to build partnerships that earned him 1329 runs in his last 58 innings.
Paul Stirling (9.0 Cr) has scored 2660 runs at a strike rate of 135.92 in his last 55 T20I innings along with his responsible role in the top order that makes him a crucial contributor.
Najibullah-Zadran (10 Cr) has scored a total of 541 runs at a strike rate of 114.37 in his last 19 T20I innings which should keep him motivated to make his mark in this crucial match.
All-rounders
Curtis Campher (9.0 Cr) is an amazing contributor that earned him 169 runs at a strike rate of 111.18 along with 15 wickets in 17 matches that can bring out a solid form in this contest.
Gareth Delany (9.5 Cr) has provided 888 runs in 47 matches along with 52 wickets that could elevate his chances to make his presence known in this match.
Mohammad Nabi (9.0 Cr) can be consistent in batting with his brilliant power-hitting skills added with his bowling flair which makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
Bowlers
Craig Young (9.0 Cr) has provided a decent 62 runs along with 40 wickets in 40 matches highlighting his consistent bowling form that could bring out several returns.
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman (9.0 Cr) has the ability to play an important role in the tail end of the batting order that has earned this young talent 92 runs along 15 wickets in 21 matches that could keep him focused on making his mark.
Naveen-ul-Haq (8.5 Cr) can create consistent contributions with his bowling skill that has earned him several wickets in T20I and domestic matches along with his ability to contain the opposition in this match.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
M.Nabi will be our captain and R.Gurbaz will be our vice-captain because of their overall potential to provide consistent contributions.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Tucker, Gurbaz (VC), Tector, Stirling, Najibullah-Zadran, Delany, Campher, Nabi (VC), Young, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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