T20 World Cup 2024, IND vs IRE | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

India will take on Ireland on Wednesday [X]

On Wednesday, India will kickstart their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a high-voltage face-off against Ireland in the eighth group-stage match of the tournament. The game is scheduled at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. 

IND vs IRE: Team Previews

India

Led by Rohit Sharma, India have a robust squad, which is an amalgamation of experience and youth.

Despite not having Rinku Singh in the main squad, the Indian batting lineup is filled with massive names, with the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav having the ability to win games single-handedly. 

While the experienced Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya will play as the all-rounders, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to be India's wrecker-in-chief in the bowling department, assisted by Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh. 

So, given the balance in their squad, India will enter as the clear favourites to win this fixture. 

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Ireland

Ireland team in action [X]

On the other hand, Ireland, who recently grabbed a million eyeballs through a commendable victory against Pakistan, would be keen to replicate a similar level of success against India. 

Apart from skipper Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker will be pivotal for Ireland's batting success. 

However, the eyes will also be on the destructive all-round duo of Curtis Campher and George Dockrell, who have played several impactful knocks down the order besides chipping in with crucial wickets. 

While new-ball specialist Joshua Little could pose a serious threat to the Indian top-order, courtesy of his left-arm swing, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, and Barry McCarthy would like to exploit the conditions at the venue. 

IND vs IRE: Match details & Live Streaming

IND vs IRE: Nassau Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at Nassau County International Stadium in New York will be slightly tacky as the batters struggle to time the ball. The pacers might also get some extra bounce, with the ball expected to kick off the deck when pitched around the hard length. 

Additionally, the spinners will get significant turn throughout the day, and considering it has a sandy outfield, the batters will have to toil hard for every run. 

IND vs IRE: Probable Playing XIs

India: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Ben White

IND vs IRE:  Fantoss Fantasy Tips

IND vs IRE: Winner Prediction

Considering the strength of both teams, we reckon India will emerge victorious in this match. 

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