USA vs Ireland | 2nd T20I | Match Preview, Predictions, Fantasy XI

After a riveting clash yesterday, the USA will be up against Ireland again in the 2nd and final T20I of the series. The match is scheduled at 5:30 AM IST at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill.

Clinching the 1st T20I, USA will now be looking to claim the series. Their top-order crumbled in the last match but Sushant Modani, Gajanand Singh and Marty Kain saved the sinking ship. From 16/4, the batsmen took the side to an above-par total of 188/6.

On the other hand, fans would expect an improved show from Ireland. They could not capitalise on the starts given by their pacers. Batting also underperformed, with most of their batters looking rusty. However, they are a Test-playing nation and boast a pretty formidable unit. They would aim to end the series on a brighter note with a scoreline of 1-1.

Match Details - USA vs Ireland, 2nd T20I

Date: 24th December 2021

Time: 5:30 AM IST

Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida

Live Streaming: FanCode app and website

Pitch Report:

Looking at the previous match, the pitch at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground is a batting paradise. Batsmen can trust the nature of the pitch. However, pacers have a chance early on in both the innings and if they bowl on the right lengths, they can take advantage of the conditions.

Squads:


USA

Monank Patel (c/wk), Marty Kain, Ali Khan, Ritwik Behera, Yasir Mohammad, Ali Sheikh, Ryan Scott, Xavier Marshall, Saurabh Netravalkar, Nisarg Patel, Gajanand Singh, Jessy Singh, Steven Taylor, Vatsal Vaghela, Sushant Modani.

Ireland

Andrew Balbirnie (c), Paul Stirling, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Shane Getkate, Joshua Little, William McClintock, Neil Rock (wk), Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young.

Probable Playing XI:

USA

Monank Patel (c/wk), Gajanand Singh, Nisarg Patel, Marty Kain, Ritwik Behera, Ryan Scott, Saurabh Netravalkar, Sushant Modani, Xavier Marshall, Yasir Mohammad

Ireland

Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Shane Getkate, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock (wk), William McClintock, Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy

CE Fantasy XI:

Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker, Monank Patel, Sushant Modani, Gajanand Singh, Simi Singh, Benjamin White, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar, Barry McCarthy, Nisarg Patel

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