Match Preview
WI vs IRE: Group B will take the field on the 6th and final day of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022 qualifiers stage. The first game will is scheduled between West Indies and Ireland. The fixture will be played on 21st October 2022 at Bellerive Oval stadium in Hobart.
The 2 times T20 World Cup champions have failed to receive a direct qualification to the Super 12 stage of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022. Furthermore, they are struggling in the qualifiers as well, which is a concern for the team. They were crushed by Scotland in the opening game but picked up form in the second game. However, the qualification is still far away. This fixture is a must-win to stay alive in Group B.
Ireland, on the other hand, is also having a below-par season. They have one win in two games and are ranked last on the table, just below the West Indies. They managed to defeat Scotland in the previous game and will back themselves in this fixture. However, their qualification chances look bleak at the moment.
Match Details for WI vs IRE
Series: ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022
Date: 21st October 2022 (Friday)
Time: 9.30 AM IST
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Live Streaming: Star Sports, Hotstar
Pitch Report for WI vs IRE
The pitch of Bellerive Oval is most likely to be a batting track. Spinners could get some turns in the middle overs. The conditions are likely to stay overcast with a small chance of light rain. Overall, bowling first would be the preferred choice for the toss-winning captain.
Probable Playing XI
West Indies
Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran (captain/wicket-keeper), Shamarh Brooks, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Odean Smith, Obed McCoy
Ireland
Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (captain), Lorcan Tucker (wicket-keeper), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little
Match Predictions for WI vs IRE
West Indies is the probable winner of this fixture. The team losing this game would directly crash out of the tournament. West Indies are hungry more than ever for a spot in the Super 12 as their pride as a team is at stake. While Ireland must demonstrate their worth at a major ICC event like this. A close, thrilling, and entertaining game of T20 cricket is on the cards for sure, and fans will enjoy this fixture more than ever.
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