IRE vs NZ | 3rd T20I | Match Preview, Key Players and CREX 11

Ireland and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the third T20I of the series on July 22 at the Civil Service Cricket Stadium, Belfast. The Blackcaps have already clinched the series 2-0 and have displayed a dominating performance against the home side. 


Kiwi batters - Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips and Dane Cleaver - have been explosive with the bat, scoring the biggest chunk of the bulk so far. 


While Ireland have struggled to set their standards against the visiting team. They have been unsuccessful in countering the pace attack set by Lockie Ferguson and co and have had struggles chasing average targets. The team will look to emerge with some worthwhile performances to prevent a whitewash.

Key Players


  • Lockie Ferguson: The quick arm absolutely shattered the Ireland batting lineup with an impressive 4-14 bowling figure.

  • Dane Cleaver: The batter has been phenomenal in the 2nd T20I, smashing  a gigantic 55-ball 78*.

  • Harry Tector: The Irish batter has been consistently performing in the ODI series, including a magnificent ton, but is yet to make his mark in the T20I series. 

Match Details 

  • Venue: Civil Service Cricket Stadium, Belfast

  • Date & Time: July 22, 8:30 PM IST

  • Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report: 14 out of 24 T20Is have been won by the chasing team and 9 by the teams batting first on this surface, clearly indicating that the pitch is batting friendly. The average innings score is 114, considering the T20 format the pitch will provide high-scoring opportunities. 

CREX XI Suggestion 

Wicket-Keeper: Dane Cleaver

Batters: Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Paul Stirling, Glenn Phillips

All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Gareth Delany, Micheal Bracewell

Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Craig Young, Mark Adair

Captain: Dane Cleaver

Vice-Captain: Lockie Ferguson