Ireland vs. UAE: Ireland are the Favorites of Winning the Match

The Oman Quadrangular Series has been a phenomenal platform for the emerging and associated nations playing this time. Ireland has always been the unpredictable side in the T20 and ODI format of the game. The upcoming game between Ireland and UAE would be a challenging encounter for Ireland, which has been outstanding with the bat and the ball. Gaining momentum from this tournament, Ireland would be eying the world cup qualifiers, which are around the corner. Both teams have won their first game in decent style, aspiring to win another on the trot and continue their magnificent run.

Ireland enjoyed a comprehensive victory against Oman in their previous game, where their openers were destructive and took Oman bowlers to the cleaners. Paul Stirling continued from where he left in the Pakistan Super League. Alongside him, the skipper Andrew Balbirnie was amazing with hitting at a strike rate of over 120. Captain Balbirnie has enjoyed opening innings alongside the giant Stirling, who doesn’t take time to settle in. Ireland would be looking forward to defeating UAE, which has also defeated Oman in their opening game. Considering the overall gameplay and team combination of Ireland, they are most likely to win the upcoming game. However, they would depend upon their key spinners and part-time bowlers, who play an imperative role in the bowling department.

• Paul Stirling
• Andrew Balbirnie
• Joshua Little
• Mark Adair
• Gareth Delany

UAE would be looking to carry the momentum from their win in the first game, where they were unstoppable with the bat. Chirag Suri was completely over Nepalian bowlers who constantly tried to bowl at good lengths. There is no doubt that their top order is amazing when it comes to attacking the opposition and playing sensible cricket. But, when up against Irish bowlers, UAE batsmen need to focus on spending time in the middle and playing good cricketing strokes. With the likes of Alishan Sharafu, CP Rizwan, Muhammad Usman, Basil Hameed, Ahmed Raza, and Akif Raja in the team, UAE would be walking in the match with all guns blazing. There would definitely be something in the pitch for UAE bowlers, but they need to bowl at consistent lines and lengths to defeat Ireland.

• Alishan Sharafu
• Ahmed Raza
• Chirag Suri
• Rohan Mustafa
• Akif Raja

Comparing Ireland and UAE, Ireland are definitely the outright favorite for winning the game and showing a courageous attitude while facing UAE spin and pace attack. Ireland possesses great experience and strength in their lineup that can win them this and upcoming games quite comfortably.