IRE vs IND 1st T20I Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Ireland and India?

After levelling the T20I series against South Africa at home, India will now take on the hosts Ireland in a two-match T20I series. The first match of the series will be played at Malahide, Dublin on June 26 (Sunday). To note, India will be playing under the new leadership of Hardik Pandya.

On the other hand, Ireland will be led by captain Andrew Balbirnie and they will be looking to give a tough competition to the Men in Blue who are missing some of their prominent players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul among a few others.

Match details

Venue: The Village, Malahide, Dublin

Date and Time: June 26, 2022, 9:00 PM IST

Telecast and Live Streaming: Sony Six and Sony LIV app

Pitch Report

The pitch at Malahide, Dublin is known for producing slow wickets. However, the short boundaries ensure that the spectators get to see runs scored on a regular basis. The skipper winning the toss might want to bowl first.

Probable playing XI

Ireland

Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Gareth Daleny, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Stephen Doheny, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Mark Adair

India

Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Hardik Pandya (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Ishan Kishan:

Ishan Kishan was in some excellent form during the T20I series against South Africa and will want to replicate his performances against Ireland. Kishan likes to take on the bowlers and can be extremely destructive once he gets set.

Probable best bowler of the match

Avesh Khan:

Express pacer Avesh Khan can be one of India’s main weapons as he can swing the new ball. The conditions in Ireland will be ideal for the pace bowlers and it remains to be seen if Avesh can generate some seam and swing with the new ball and get some early wickets.

Today’s Match Prediction:  India to win the match

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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.