• Match: First Round – Match 11 West Indies (WI) vs Ireland (IRE)
  • Event: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
  • Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Match Time: 9:30 AM 

Toss Time: 9:00 AM

 

West Indies and Ireland are set to battle against each other in their next match of ICC T20 World Cup 2022. WI vs IRE, match 11 of ICC T20 World Cup 2022, will take place on October 21 (Friday).

Both teams lost their opening encounters of ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

  •  This is the final day of the first round matches, and the last chance for 2 teams from Group B to secure a seat at the big boys’ table. Statistically speaking, it’s open season for all Group B teams, or as Ravi Shastri would say – “All four results are possible!”

  • WI vs IRE Head-to-Head Records
StatsMatchesWI WonIRE WonNR
Overall7322
At Bellerive Oval, Hobart0000
In the last 5 matches5221
In T20 World Cup4211

Overview

West Indies tasted defeat in their opening match of the tournament as Scotland pulled off an upset to beat them by 42 runs. Although the bowlers did a good job, the batting failed to impress. West Indies’ coach Phil Simmons even expressed his disappointment at the performance of their batters in the match.

But the Caribbean team made amends swiftly as they delivered a thoroughly professional performance in the very next match up against Zimbabwe, winning by 31 runs. Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell and Akeal Hossein played good hands with the bat while Alzarri Joseph breathed fire with the ball, registering superb figures of 4/16. They will now be looking to carry the momentum and confidence forward into this match. Following a disappointing outing a last years T20 World Cup and the West Indies surely can’t afford an exit at least before qualifying for the Super 12s this time out.

Ireland, on the other hand, are also coming into this match on the back of a morale-boosting win against Scotland. Curtis Campher’s superb knock of 72 from 32 deliveries helping Ireland chase down a challenging total of 177. Not only that, Campher had also registered figures of 2/9 with the ball earlier in the match, which sums up how big an impact he made on Ireland’s fortunes in the game. 

It was important for Andrew Balbirnie’s men to win that match and keep their chances of progression to the Super 12 stage still intact. Especially after they had started their campaign with a disappointing 31-run loss to Zimbabwe. 

Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Shamarh Brooks, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Odean Smith, Obed McCoy

Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little

The Indian cricket team will play three one-day internationals and two Test match on their upcoming tour of Bangladesh. The tour will begin with the limited-overs leg in Mirpur. Both teams will then move to Chattogram for the opening game of the Test series.

It is to noted, this will be India’s first tour to Bangladesh for the bilateral series since 2015, soon after the 50-over World Cup in Australia.

“The Bangladesh-India matches in recent history have given us some epic contests and fans from both countries are eagerly waiting for another memorable series. I thank the Board of Control for Cricket in India for working closely with the BCB in confirming the schedule. We look forward to welcoming the Indian team to Bangladesh,” BCB President Nazmul Hassan was quoted as saying in a press-release.

Today’s match prediction:  West Indies to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.