With a spot in the Super 12s of the ICC T20 World Cup at stake, Sri Lanka and Ireland will go up against each other on Wednesday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Both teams have won their previous encounter and will be keen to continue the winning momentum.
Ireland would be confident of their bowling attack as well, especially Curtis Campher, who etched his name in history by taking four wickets in consecutive deliveries. Skipper Andy Balbirnie will be hoping for replication of their performance against Sri Lanka.
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However, it will be the Ireland batters, who will have their task cut out against the quality and the variety of the Sri Lankan bowling unit.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka produced a scintillating effort with the ball to rattle Namibia’s batting unit. Spin duo Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga shared five wickets with significant contributions for the fast bowlers. The Islanders will hope to keep up the good work and take one step close to the Super 12s.
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Match Details
Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Group A, Match 8
Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date & Time: 20th October at 7:30 PM IST
Pitch Report
The Abu Dhabi wicket is quite different than other two wickets in the UAE as it offers some assistance to the pace bowlers as well. Anything over and above 160 will be a challenging total on this surface.
Ireland vs Sri Lanka – Predicted Playing XI
Ireland – Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Andy Balbirnie (c), Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Simi Singh, Neil Rock (wk), Mark Adair, Josh Little, Ben White
Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dusmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
Ireland vs Sri Lanka – Fantasy Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Kusal Perera, Paul Stirling (vc), Andy Balbirnie, Avishka Fernando (c), Gareth Delany, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Curtis Campher, Dusmantha Chameera, Mark Adair, Maheesh Theekshana
Fantasy Team 2: Kusal Perera (c), Kevin O’Brien (vc), Paul Stirling, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Joshua Little
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