Match Preview
It will be SL vs IRE for the 15th game of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifier game tomorrow at Bulawayo.
Furthermore, talking about their previous games, then Sri Lanka defeated Oman by 10 wickets after chasing down 99 runs.
On the other hand, Ireland lost to Scotland by 1 wicket as the latter chased down 287 with ease.
Therefore, Ireland will look to win this game and try to dent Sri Lanka’s chances.
But, Sri Lanka has a stronger team on paper and on the field as well which makes them clear favorites for this game.
Thus, we will get a cracking game between these two sides tomorrow.
Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Match 15
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Date: 25th June 2023
Time: 12:30 PM IST
Pitch Report
The surface at Queens is a very balanced one for both batters and bowlers. Moreover, as both teams have some pretty strong batters in their lineups, they will look to bowl first after winning the toss.
Full Squads for SL vs IRE, Match 15
Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Pathum Nissanka, Sahan Arachchige, Chamika Karunaratne, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Ireland
Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker (wk), PJ Moor (wk), Barry McCarthy, Benjamin White, Craig Young, Graham Hume, Joshua Little, Mark Adair
Probable Playing XI for SL vs IRE, Match 15
Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana
Ireland
Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Craig Young
Match Prediction for SL vs IRE, Match 15
From the team combinations and previous results, we can say that Sri Lanka will win this contest.
Additionally, Ireland will have to do something special to ensure that they can outdo the Lankan Lions.
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