The first semi-final of the seventh-place playoff match in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2023 will witness a thrilling encounter between the United States and Ireland. This match is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 30 at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare.
Ireland concluded the group stages on a high note with a commanding 138-run victory over the United Arab Emirates, after facing three consecutive losses. However, despite their win, they were unable to advance to the super sixes and finished fourth in the group with two points and a net run rate of -0.061.
On the other hand, the United States also failed to progress to the super sixes, losing all their league stage matches. Their last game against Zimbabwe resulted in a massive 304-run defeat, placing them at the bottom of Group A with a net run rate of -2.164.
In that match, the United States had a dismal performance as their bowlers struggled, conceding a staggering total of 408/6 in 50 overs. In response, their batsmen failed to pose a threat, getting bowled out for just 104 runs, resulting in a crushing 304-run loss.
Match Details:
Match: United States vs Ireland, ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers
Date and Time: June 30, 2023, Friday, 12:30 PM IST
Venue: Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar and Fancode.
Pitch Report:
Regarding the pitch, the Takashinga Sports Club offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Notably, teams batting first have a higher success rate at this venue, with a winning percentage of 65%. Hence, winning the toss might prompt the team to opt for batting.
Weather Report:
The weather forecast for the match indicates cloudy conditions, with no chances of rain. The temperature is expected to range from 8 to 26 degrees Celsius.
Predicted Plyaing XIs:
Ireland:
Mark Adair, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Harry Tector.
USA:
Jaydeep Singh, Steven Taylor, Nisarg Patel, Sushant Modani, Monank Patel, Gajanand Singh, Shayan Jahangir, Nosthush Kenjige, Usman Rafiq, Abhishek Paradkar, Aaron Jones.
Top Player Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Shayan Jahangir
Batters: George Dockrell, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Gajanand Singh
All-rounders: Mark Adair, Curtis Campher , Steven Taylor, Andy McBrine
Bowlers: Joshua Little, Jasdeep Singh
Dream11 Prediction:
In terms of prediction, Ireland, coming off a dominant victory against the UAE, will enter the match as the favorites.
The United States, yet to secure a win in the tournament, face an uphill battle. Therefore, it is anticipated that Ireland will emerge victorious.
Squads:
Ireland: Andy McBrine, Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Craig Young, Peter Moor, Benjamin White, Graham Hume
United States: Nisarg Patel, Steven Taylor, Jasseep Singh, Sushant Modani, Aaron Jones, Gajanand Singh, Shayan Jahangir, Abhishek Paradkar, Nosthush, Monank Patel.
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