IRE vs PAK: 1st T20I Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

IRE vs PAK, T20I Series: Dream11 Predictions for the 1st T20I [X]

With the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup around the corner, Pakistan is set to square off against Ireland for a three-match T20I series in the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin. The first game is scheduled for May 10 at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of this mouth-watering clash, let us quickly hover through the dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, teams, pitch report and top picks. 

IRE vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

The two teams in green squared off in a T20I game just once in 2009. After 15 years, they will be squaring off once again. It was the Pakistani side that won the solo game in Kennington Oval, London by 39 runs.

IRE vs PAK Pitch Report

The surface at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin assists the pacers to a greater extent. The spinners get moderate turn but the bounce tends to stay even. The wicket tends to get better to bat on during the later stages and runs can come once the batter judges the bounce and negates the early swing.

Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin Ground Stats

Matches: 3
Won batting first: 1
Won batting second: 2
Highest runs scored: 153/3 by IRE vs ZIM, in 2021
Average runs per wicket: 20.87

Fantasy value from the pitch

•  The new ball should move laterally under overcast conditions. 
• Batting should be easier later during the contest.
• Spinners get less turn on the track.

IRE vs PAK Fantasy Cricket Tips

Pakistan Heavy Fantasy Team

The Pakistan side are likely to experiment a few names ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. Henceforth, names like Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan can play match-winning knocks. Abbas Afridi or Naseem Shah can be lethal with the ball if Shaheen Afridi does not play.

Ireland Heavy Fantasy Team

 Despite Josh Little missing the Pakistan series due to IPL, the Irish bowling unit looks solid with Mark Adair, Craig Young and Barry McCarthy. The likes of Lorcan Tucker, Andy Balbirnie and Harry Tector could be impactful apart from skipper Paul Stirling.

IRE vs PAK Winner Prediction

Pakistan are the favourites to win the game despite playing in away conditions. However, the Irish brigade are a formidable side and have plenty of match-winners that can outfox the opposition on their day.

IRE vs PAK Top Player Picks

Fakhar Zaman (PAK): The left-handed batter brings wealth of experience with the bat and had a good Pakistan Super League season. Fakhar Zaman also showcased his brilliance with the bat during the recently concluded New Zealand series. 

Mohammad Rizwan (PAK): The wicketkeeper-batter is brilliant against both pace and spin, and is one of their top reliable batters. Mohammad Rizwan secured 184 runs from five at an average of 46 recently against the Kiwis (January), followed by 67 runs in two innings in the April series.

Paul Stirling (IRE): The Ireland skipper is one of their most experienced campaigner and would look to lead from the front. Stirling has an attacking nature and can accumulate runs inside the powerplay. He also has the ability to convert starts into match-defining knocks. 

Curtis Campher (IRE): Someone, who can do a bit of this and that, Curtis Campher can be effective with his seam-up in these conditions. Campher has also proved his value with the willow time and again for Ireland. 

IRE vs PAK Differential Picks

Usman Khan (PAK): The swashbuckler was the second-highest run-getter for Pakistan in the recent New Zealand series at their home. Usman Khan has the ability to get quick runs with the bat and can take the opposition for a tour around the park. 

Harry Tector (IRE): The 24-year-old is an exciting prospect in white ball cricket and has put up some impressive knocks in the past. Tector is a good player of spin and has a better record against pace in the middle overs than many Irish players.

IRE vs PAK Fantasy Expert Advice

 As per the combinations of the team, a fantasy team structure of 2-3-2-4 or 1-4-2-4 can be a good option to win rewards.

IRE vs PAK Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/ Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan
Batters: Babar Azam, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling 
All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Curtis Campher
Bowlers: Abbas Afridi, Naseem Shah, Barry McCarthy, Mark Adair

Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Vice-captain: Naseem Shah

Players- Pakistan: 6 Ireland: 5

IRE vs PAK for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Azam Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Harry Tector, Andy Balbirnie, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Curtis Campher
Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi

Captain: Fakhar Zaman
Vice-captain: Curtis Campher

Players- Pakistan: 7 Ireland: 4