India’s journey in the T20 World Cup 2024 begins with a clash against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday. Both teams are in Group A, and India, with their undefeated record against Ireland in T20Is, are the favorites for this encounter. However, Ireland’s recent form and resilience make them a formidable opponent.
Match Details:
| Match | India Vs Ireland, Match 8 |
| Venue | Nassau County Stadium, New York |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, June 05, 8:00 PM IST |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar App and Website |
Nassau County Stadium, New York, Pitch Report
The match between India and Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will be the second game ever held at this newly constructed venue. todaymatchprediction Given the previous encounter between Sri Lanka and South Africa, which turned out to be a low-scoring affair with both teams struggling to score, the pitch conditions will likely play a crucial role in the outcome of the India-Ireland match.
IND vs IRE Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 07 |
| Won by India | 07 |
| Won by Ireland | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | 10th June, 2009 |
| Most-recent Fixture | 20th August, 2023 |
IND vs IRE Probable Playing XIs
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
Ireland:
Paul Stirling (c), Andy Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Ben White
IND vs IRE Probable Best Players of the Match
Probable Best Batter of the Match:
Rohit Sharma has been entering the fray with an attacking mindset as evident in ODI World Cup 2023. The Indian captain can bat deep into the game if he settles in. With Nassau’s deck aiding the slow bowlers and spinners mainly, he is expected to apply a subdued approach at the start before unleashing his class.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match:
Arshdeep Singh’s recent form and his adaptability on challenging pitches make him a key player for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup match against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. His success with the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024, particularly on the slow Mullanpur pitch, highlights his ability to perform on surfaces that assist slower bowlers. This experience will be invaluable on the sluggish Nassau pitch.
Scenario 1
ND win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Power Play Score: 30-40
First Innings Score: 130-140
India win the match
Scenario 2
Ireland win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Power Play Score: 50-60
First Innings Score: 175-185
India win the match