IRE vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

IRE vs NZ Match Preview:

Ireland (IRE) will lock horns with New Zealand (NZ) in the first fixture of the bilateral T20I series. The New Zealand team managed to secure a clean sweep in the ODI series and will look to continue their dominance in this series.

The New Zealand team will welcome the likes of Dane Cleaver, Mark Chapman, and Ish Sodhi to the XI, as opposed to the final ODI game. On the other hand, Ireland are expected to retain the same line-up to start off on a positive note.

IRE vs NZ Match Details:

Ireland vs New Zealand, 1st T20I

Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

Date & Time: 18th July at 8:30 PM IST and 4 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: FanCode

IRE vs NZ, 1st T20I Pitch Report:

It is a balanced pitch and both bowlers, as well as batters, are expected to get purchase from the surface. A total of 150 should be the par score on this venue, and the team batting first has won most of the games.

Injury News:

Blair Tickner will miss the series due to an injury.

IRE vs NZ, 1st T20I Probable Playing XIs:

Ireland:

Andrew Balbirnie (c), Paul Stirling, Andy McBrine, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Curtis Campher, Craig Young, Joshua Little

New Zealand:

Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Dane Cleaver (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson

Top Picks for IRE vs NZ Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

Martin Guptill:

The experienced batter is coming into this game after a whirlwind century in the final ODI and would look to contribute in a similar fashion in this game.

Harry Tector:

The talented batter scored 108 in the third ODI and was the leading run-scorer of the series with 225 runs.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Michael Bracewell:

The talented player was the Kiwi team’s best batter in the ODI series with 190 runs in three outings. He also picked a couple of wickets.

Curtis Campher:

Campher contributed 73 runs and scalped five wickets in the ODI series, and will look to continue the rich vein of form.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Mark Adair:

Mark Adair scalped four wickets in two appearances and scored 27 runs with the bat in the ODI series.

Lockie Ferguson:

The quick pacer scalped two wickets in as many matches of the ODI series. In 15 T20I matches, he has 25 wickets to his name.

Top Picks- Wicketkeeper

Lorcan Tucker:

In 74 T20s, Tucker has amassed 950 runs at a strike rate of 125.82, and is expected to do well in this game.

IRE vs NZ Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IRE vs NZ Dream11 Team for Fantasy Cricket:

Lorcan Tucker, Martin Guptill (c), Harry Tector (vc), Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Andy Balbirnie, Michael Bracewell (c), Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IRE vs NZ Dream11  Team for Fantasy Cricket:

Lorcan Tucker, Martin Guptill, Harry Tector, Finn Allen, Andy Balbirnie, Michael Bracewell (c), Mitchell Santner, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair (vc), Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson

IRE vs NZ Risky Captaincy Choices:

Lorcan Tucker:

Tucker has been inconsistent and should be only made captain after he comes back into a proper form.

Finn Allen:

Although Finn scored 99 runs in three games of the ODI series, he still is a risky choice as compared to other players.

Players you should avoid:

Craig Young:

The experienced campaigner was expensive in the ODI series and should be avoided in this game.

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