Match Preview – Ireland vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Match. Who Will Win, On May 10, 2024

Match Details – IRE vs PAK:

• Match: Ireland vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Match, Pakistan tour of Ireland, 2024

• Date and Time: May 10, 02:00 pm GMT / 07:30 pm IST / 03:00 pm local

• Venue: Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin

IRE vs PAK Betting Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – Ireland

Who will win the match? – Pakistan

IRE vs PAK Preview:

Ireland is gearing up to play their first T20 game in nearly two months following the Afghanistan series in the UAE. Despite clinching the first match of the series, they missed out on a series victory by falling short against Afghanistan in the second match, losing by a mere 10 runs. However, their performance in the decider was disappointing as they suffered a defeat by 57 runs. Despite this setback, they showcased resilience in their previous series against Zimbabwe, bouncing back from an initial loss to secure a 2-1 series win. Paul Stirling and his team are eager to seize the opportunity presented by the upcoming series against Pakistan to regain momentum ahead of the World Cup, scheduled to commence in just a month’s time.

Former captain Andy Balbirnie will play a pivotal role in the top order alongside Paul Stirling. Batsmen Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker provide solidity to the middle order, while all-rounders such as Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Gareth Delany, and George Dockrell will be eager to make valuable contributions with both bat and ball. The absence of left-armer Josh Little, who is participating in the IPL, will be felt in the Irish pace attack.

Pakistan, after managing to draw a series against New Zealand at home, is aiming for a 3-0 series win against Ireland before their upcoming T20 series against England. The return of Haris Rauf and Mohd. Rizwan to the squad sees Usama Mir and Zaman Khan omitted from the squad selected for the New Zealand series.

Babar Azam, reinstated as the white-ball captain, showcased his reliability by scoring 125 runs from 5 matches, with a top score of 69. Fakhar Zaman was the only player from Pakistan to surpass the 100-run mark, while Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, and Saim Ayub struggled to find form following a successful PSL campaign.

Shaheen Shah Afridi impressed with the ball, picking up 8 wickets from 4 matches, with his performance of 4/30 in the final T20i proving decisive in securing the series. Abbas Afridi also made an impact with his bowling, claiming 5 wickets from 3 matches. The inclusion of Haris Rauf in the squad has sparked discussions following a challenging few months, but the fiery fast bowler will be eager to silence his critics with strong performances on the field.

IRE vs PAK Possible Playing XI:

Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Neil Rock, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Benjamin White.

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohd Rizwan(wk), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Naseem Shah.

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IRE vs PAK Head-To-Head Records

IRE vs PAK Toss Prediction:

Both team captains will approach the toss with an open mind regarding whether to bat or bowl first, as there isn’t a clear advantage to either option at this venue. They will assess the prevailing conditions before making a decision that best suits their team’s strategy.

IRE vs PAK Pitch Report:

The upcoming match will take place at Castle Avenue in Dublin, which last hosted a T20I in August 2021. In their two matches at this venue, Ireland has recorded one victory and one loss. Their highest score was 153, while their lowest score was 114.

IRE vs PAK Weather Report:

The pitch at Castle Avenue isn’t known for being a batting paradise, and teams have found it challenging to score above 150 runs here. Like many Irish pitches, pacers tend to benefit from favorable conditions for seam and swing bowling, particularly in the initial overs. With the forecast predicting some cloud cover on game day, the pitch is expected to behave as usual, providing early assistance to the bowlers.

Venue Information

• Venue:  Clontarf Cricket Club Ground

• City:  Dublin

• Capacity:  3, 200

• Ends: City End, Killester End

• Hosts to:  Ireland

IRE vs PAK Squad:

Ireland Squad: Paul Stirling (C), Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Neil Rock, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Benjamin White.

Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Iftikhar Ahmed, Irfan Khan, Agha Salman, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.