Ireland vs Nepal Prediction: This is the final game for both of the sides in the tournament.

Ireland and Nepal are going head to head against each other at Takashinga Cricket Club, Zimbabwe on 4th July. This is the final game for both of the sides in the tournament. Who will win this game?

Ireland

In the semi-final of the 7th place playoff, the Irish team secured a convincing victory over the USA by 6 wickets. Opting to bowl first, Ireland displayed an impressive bowling performance, restricting the USA batters to a total of 196 runs. Craig Young emerged as the leading wicket-taker for Ireland, taking 3 wickets in the innings. Barry McCarthy, Andy McBrine, and Mark Adair also contributed well, each claiming 2 wickets. The Irish batsmen showcased their form during the chase, making the pursuit seem comfortable.

Once again, Paul Stirling stood out as the star batsman for Ireland, scoring 58 runs off 45 balls. The strong showing by the Irish bowling attack was a major positive from this match. As they face Nepal next, key players such as Barry McCarthy, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, and Craig Young will be crucial for Ireland. Against the USA in the 7th place playoff, Ireland successfully bowled out their opponents for a modest total of 196 runs. Ireland then chased down the target with ease, losing only 4 wickets in 34.2 overs.

With a comfortable margin of 6 wickets and 94 balls to spare, the Irish team celebrated a well-deserved victory. Craig Young was named the player of the match for his excellent bowling performance of 3 wickets for 35 runs. Other bowlers, including Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, and Andy McBrine, provided valuable support by claiming 2 wickets each. Ireland's top-order batsmen displayed dominance throughout the chase, with McBrine scoring 35 runs off 53 balls and Andy Balbirnie contributing 45 runs off 58 balls. However, the standout performer of the chase was Paul Stirling, who smashed 58 runs off 45 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes.

Ireland Predicted Lineup

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

Nepal

In the 7th-place playoff match against the UAE, the Nepal team emerged victorious by 3 wickets. Opting to bowl first, Nepal consistently took wickets, limiting the UAE's batting lineup to a modest total of 181 runs. Nepal successfully chased down the target of 181 runs in 43.2 overs, albeit losing 7 wickets in the process. Standout performers with the ball for Nepal were Sandeep Lamichhane and Karan KC, both taking three wickets each. However, the chase for Nepal was not without its challenges.

The match between Nepal and Ireland proved to be a closely contested affair. Despite losing 7 wickets during the chase, Nepal managed to achieve their goal. Dipendra Singh Airee was the top run-scorer for Nepal in this match, contributing 85 runs off 79 balls. Key players for Nepal included Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Sandeep Lamichhane. Sandeep Lamichhane provided valuable support to Dipendra Singh Airee, batting at the number 9 position and scoring 23 runs off 37 balls to help Nepal cross the finish line.

Batting first, the UAE team witnessed several of their top-order batsmen, including Aryansh Sharma, Vriitya Aravind, and Rohan Mustafa, making significant contributions to set a competitive total. Muhammad Jawaullah proved to be the most successful bowler for Nepal, claiming 3 wickets for 46 runs. Other bowlers also chipped in with wickets, ensuring that the target to defend was not insurmountable. Noteworthy all-rounders in the Nepal squad for this match included Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Kushal Malla.

Nepal Predicted Lineup

Kushal Bhurtel, Arjun Saud (wk), Gyanendra Malla, Rohit Paudel (c), Bhim Sharki, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Pratis GC

Expert betting tips

The upcoming match between Nepal and Ireland is scheduled to take place at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe. The pitch at this venue is not particularly favourable for batsmen. Throughout the history of one-day matches played at this ground (a total of 167 matches), no team has managed to surpass the 350-run mark. The average run rate on this pitch stands at 4.76. Therefore, a score around the 250-run range can be considered competitive and on par. The weather in Harare during the match is expected to have a temperature of approximately 24 degrees Celsius. The likelihood of rainfall during the game is low, indicating a high probability of a full and competitive cricket match. However, if there happen to be overcast conditions, the fast bowlers may benefit from some swing on the track. Ireland has not had the tournament they would have hoped for but they have enough in them to win the game over Nepal.