India are finally hitting the field in the ongoing T20 World Cup, facing Ireland today. The weather in New York is great for cricket, but the pitch and playing conditions might be tricky. While India isn’t the clear favourite like in the 50-over World Cup, expectations are still high. Ireland, especially in T20s, can’t be underestimated. Mark Adair and Josh Little from Ireland have skills that could challenge India’s batting.
Here Are 3 Reasons To Explain This:
1. Ground Conditions Uncertainty
The conditions at the ground are uncertain, especially after the low-scoring Sri Lanka-South Africa match. The pitch is quite different from the usual batting-friendly ones in the IPL. India’s top order needs to adapt to the bounce and movement of the ball, and the slow outfield adds another challenge. Any mistakes from India could give Ireland an edge.
2. Adair’s Big-Stage Experience
Mark Adair isn’t new to big stages like the World Cup. He’s been playing county cricket for almost ten years and has experience in World Cups. At 6 feet 4 inches, he can use his height to his advantage and make the ball move unpredictably. India relies heavily on its top-order batsmen, so this match could be crucial and set the tone for future games.
3. Adair’s Recent Form
Adair has been in excellent form recently. He was Ireland’s top wicket-taker in the European T20 World Cup qualifier last year and also performed well against Netherlands and Pakistan. With his recent performances, he’s someone India needs to watch out for in today’s match.
India’s probable playing XI :
Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh.
Ireland’s probable playing XI :
Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (captain), Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young or Ben White, and Josh Little.
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