IRE vs ENG: Preview, Predicted Playing XI, Live Streaming

England Cricket Team (Source: AP Newsroom)

After a sensational performance against Afghanistan in the first game, England are next going to face their European rivals Ireland in the 20th match of the T20 World Cup 2022 at Melbourne. Both these sides have a great history against each other, especially in the World Cups, which could even repeat itself in this thrilling encounter. 

The Irish put on a great show in Round 1 by defeating Scotland and West Indies to make it through to the Super 12, where they were steam-rolled by a solid Sri Lankan side in the first game. 

It could turn out to be an electrifying contest that could open up the group if Ireland somehow manages to overcome the English challenge.

Match Details

Match: England vs Ireland, 20th match, Super 12 Group 1, T20 World Cup 2022
Date and Time: 26th October 2022, Wednesday; 09:30 AM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Live Streaming and Broadcast: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar

Pitch Report: The pitch at this venue is equally supportive to both batters and bowlers at different stages. With overcast conditions predicted, expect some swing that was quite visible in the last game. With longer boundaries, running becomes crucial as two's and three's are readily available. While the bounce of the pitch is trustworthy, batters generally have a good time at this iconic ground.

Probable Playing XI

England: Jos Buttler (c & wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid and Mark Wood.

Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy and Joshua Little.

Prediction

It will not be a surprise if England dominates Ireland like the way they did against Afghanistan. With extremely pacy Mark Wood difficult to handle along with an explosive batting line-up, England are the clear favourites and are most likely to triumph in this duel.

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