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CLAIM NOWIreland vs Scotland, NTT, Today Match Prediction 23 May 2024
IRE vs SCT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Scotland won the toss and choose to bat first
Ireland beat Scotland by 5 wickets
Ireland has won three of the last five completed T20Is against Scotland.
- The previous match between Ireland and Scotland in this series was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
- The match has high chances of being affected by rain.
- Paul Stirling has scored 277 runs against Scotland in just 7 matches at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 164.
We are backing Ireland to register a win in this clash.
| Tournament: | Netherlands T20I Tri-Series, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | VRA Cricket Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Netherlands |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 16.0°C|Partly cloudy |
IRE vs SCT Match Prediction & Analysis
Ireland will face-off against Scotland at Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague, in the Netherlands Tri-Nation T20I Series. Both teams have won one match each so far, although Scotland have done it in two games while Ireland have done it in two. The highly anticipated fifth match comes after their initial meeting was abandoned due to rain. Both teams are preparing for the T20 World Cup 2024, and a solid win will provide a huge confidence boost as they conclude their preparations for the big tournament.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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62/10 in 15.2 4.04
UAE vs SCOT 2024
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by 32 runs94/10 in 19.4 4.78
112/9 in 20.0 5.6
UAE vs SCOT 2024
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by 9 runs121/8 in 20.0 6.05
149/2 in 17.4 8.43
UAE vs SCOT 2024
United Arab Emirates won by 8 wickets147/8 in 20.0 7.35
HEAD TO HEAD
TEAMS PREVIEW
Ireland Preview
Ireland have completed just one match in this tri-series, where they registered a thrilling one-run over hosts the Netherlands.
Ireland's batting looks particularly dangerous, with Harry Tector in blistering form (296 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of 42.29) and Andy Balbirnie providing consistent support (268 runs at 26.68).
In the bowling department, Mark Adair is the one to watch out for. The right-arm fast bowler has had an impressive run, taking 16 wickets in 10 games! His excellent 8.34 economy rate and 14.56 strike rate make him a force to be reckoned with. Craig Young is also an effective bowler, having taken 8 wickets in his last 6 matches with an economy rate of 8.74 and a strike rate of 17.25.
Earlier in the series, Mark Adair showed his all-round talent by scoring 49 runs off only 24 balls and taking two key wickets. Fionn Hand and Curtis Campher also proved their value, capturing three and two wickets, respectively.
Ireland Predicted Playing XI:
Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Fionn Hand, Benjamin White
Ireland Actual Playing XI:
Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Ben White, Barry McCarthy, Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany
Scotland Preview
Scotland lost their opening encounter to the Netherlands by 41 runs. They were bowled out for just 126 while chasing a target of 168 on a surface that had something in it for the bowlers. Matthew Cross (49 off 32 balls) and Richie Berrington (39 off 29 balls) were the only ones who could make an impact.
Their second match was against Ireland, which was washed out. Then, in their next clash with the Netherlands, they registered an empathic 71-run win. Batting first, Scotland posted 158-7 on the board and shot the opposition out for just 87.
Scotland's batting is dependent on the explosive form of George Munsey. He has scored 403 runs in the last 9 matches, averaging 44 runs and having a strike rate of more than 150. In the previous match against the Netherlands, he was the top-scorer with an impressive knock of 72 off just 44 balls.
Richie Berrington offers added firepower, with a strike rate of 157 over the last 9 matches.
Bradly Currie leads the attack with 19 wickets in the last 9 matches, keeping a 4.52 economy rate. Mark Watt provides crucial help and has been in good form with 13 wickets and a 5.86 economy rate in his last 9 matches.
Matthew Cross and Richie Berrington have a history of feeding off Scotland's bowling attack. Cross has 292 runs against them in 10 innings, while Berrington is not far behind with 291 in 13 innings. Berrington strikes at 135 against them, while Cross strikes at 144.
Scotland Predicted Playing XI:
George Munsey, Ollie Hairs, Charlie Tear, Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Christopher Sole, Gavin Main, Bradley Currie
Scotland Key Players From Previous Game Of Netherlands T20I Tri-Series, 2024
Scotland Actual Playing XI:
George Munsey, Ollie Hairs, Richie Berrington, Chris Greaves, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Chris Sole, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Michael Jones
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch at Sportpark Westvliet has proven to be a great one for T20 cricket. There’s enough help for the seam bowlers with the new ball, particularly with the current cloudy conditions. However, once the batter gets his eye in, he can start playing his strokes freely.
The weather in Hague on the day of the game will be considerably cloudy, with chances of a couple of showers. We may hence get a shortened game.
IRE vs SCT Pitch Report
The average score batting first at Sportpark Westvliet in T20is is 135. In this tri-series, the teams batting first have put up totals of 167-8, 150-8, and 158-7, and ended up winning the match. In this game, the team batting first will be looking to post a total in the range of 165-170 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
All three completed matches in this series at the Sportpark Westvliet have been won by the team batting first. However, with the threat of rain looming large, the team winning the toss is almost certain to bowl first. This is because the chasing team has the benefit of knowing the required run rate and can adopt a more aggressive batting approach to achieve the target within a limited number of overs.
IRE vs SCT
Winning Prediction
The upcoming T20 encounter between Ireland and Scotland promises to be a tight contest. While Ireland have a fantastic 8-4 head-to-head record against their rivals, Scotland has excellent players like Bradley Currie and George Munsey on their roster. The key matchup will be Ireland's bowling attack, led by Mark Adair and George Dockrell, against Scotland's batting duo of George Munsey and Richie Berrington. That said, Ireland's solid batting strength, particularly with Harry Tector, Andy Balbirnie, and Paul Stirling in top form, gives them a major edge. While Scotland may put up a fight, Ireland's batting might is expected to make the difference and help them win this clash.
We are backing Ireland to register a win in this clash.
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