T20 Series: Game 3
Stadium: The Village - Malahide Cricket Club Ground, Dublin, Ireland
23rd August 2023.
Ireland will be facing off against India in the third and final T20 of the Indian tour of Ireland at The Village - Malahide Cricket Club Ground, Dublin. India is coming off a 2-0 win in the series. Who will win this game?
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Despite putting in a valiant effort, Ireland has been unable to surmount the challenge posed by the skilled Indian team, leading to losses in both matches thus far. With the prospect of leveling the series no longer attainable, Ireland now has pride as their motivating factor, likely resulting in a fearless and bold style of play.
Among the Irish players, Andrew Balbirnie stood out as he valiantly resisted India's pace attack, crafting an impressive 72 runs in the second innings of the previous match. Regrettably, he lacked support from his teammates, and his endeavor fell short in the pursuit of the 186-run target.
In the upcoming match, Balbirnie is expected to open alongside Paul Stirling, while Lorcan Tucker, who has faced early dismissals in both games, seeks a return to form in the middle order. Alongside Tucker, the middle-order composition will feature Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, and George Dockrell.
Craig Young, having secured 3 wickets, holds the title of Ireland's leading bowler in the series. He will spearhead the pace attack, complemented by Joshua Little, Mark Adair, and Barry McCarthy. Benjamin White will command the spin department.
Ireland Lineup
A Balbirnie (C), H Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, GH Dockrell, L Tucker (wk), B White, BJ McCarthy, J Little, MR Adair, CA Young
India form
As anticipated, the visiting team displayed a clinical performance in the second T20, effectively securing the series. With one final match remaining before their departure for the Asia Cup, they are keen to conclude the tour on a positive note.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's form was exceptional in the previous match, as he registered a half-century and, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, provided the team with a solid opening stand. Although Tilak Varma's form has somewhat diminished, the middle order boasts the prowess of players like Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube.
Rinku Singh showcased a dynamic inning of 38 runs off just 21 balls. Shifting the focus to the bowling aspect, Prasidh Krishna has made an impressive debut series appearance, securing 2 wickets in each of the two matches. Leading the pace attack remains Jasprit Bumrah, with Arshdeep Singh complementing him from the other end.
Ravi Bishnoi has proven to be a valuable asset as the team's sole specialist spinner, amassing a total of 4 wickets throughout the series.
India Predicted Lineup
Yashasvi Jaiswal, RD Gaikwad, RK Singh, Tilak Varma, S Dubey, SV Samson (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, JJ Bumrah (C)
Expert betting tips
The pitch at The Village has undergone a drying process and is expected to provide substantial pace and bounce. Despite the scarcity of grass on the surface, the assistance for fast bowlers might be limited, yet spinners can anticipate some turn. A target of approximately 180 runs is considered the average score on this venue.
Weather conditions are expected to be cloudy, and there's a possibility of encountering rain showers on the day of the match. We can expect India to complete the series with a win. Expect a low-scoring game.