Ireland vs New Zealand, 1st T20I dream11 prediction today match

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Match : Ireland vs New Zealand, 1st T20I

Venue : Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

Date & Time : 18th July Monday at 8:30 PM IST

H2H Record :

Total matches - 01,
NZ won - 01,
IRE won - 00,
NR - 00,

Pitch Report :

The Belfast wicket is expected to be favorable for both batting and bowling. However, the batters have a better chance of capitalizing on the surface once they are well set in the middle and a run fest looks pretty much on the cards. The pacers and spinners need to bowl in the right areas in order to get breakthroughs regular intervals, as well as batters, are expected to get purchase from the surface. The winners of the toss should bat first.

The average first innings score here is 170.

Weather Report :

The temperature is expected to hover around 20°C on the Monday with 74% humidity and 14 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of rain during the game.

Probable XI :

Ireland :

Andrew Balbirnie (c), Paul Stirling, Andy McBrine, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Curtis Campher, Craig Young, Joshua Little.

New Zealand :

Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Dane Cleaver (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy.

Preview :

Ireland will lock horns with New Zealand in the first T20I on Monday (July 18). The Tom Latham-led side won the three-match ODI series 3-0. The hosts though gave them a tough fight and showed enough spunk in all the matches. New Zealand would be hoping for a dominant performance in the T20 series. Ireland would be aiming to get one past visitors in the shortest format of the game.

After sealing the ODI series, the visitors would now want to continue with the same momentum in the T20 series. The beating looked good for the Latham-led side as they raked in huge scores. It was the bowling that let them a bit down. In the absence of Tim Southee and Trent Boult, the bowling lacked bite. The visitors would now want to perform well with the ball in hand.
On the other hand, Ireland will be hoping to find ways to win in the crunch moments. In all the three ODI matches they gave a tough fight and seemed in a good position to win games, only to be denied victory in the end. Ireland would be hoping a change in format would help them change their fortunes as well. Ireland are under pressure after losing three in a row, despite playing good cricket. They took away positives and will want to improve their performance in the T20I series. Both teams want to start with a winning streak and also want to take the lead early on. However, here are three players for you to choose between the two sides as captain or vice-captain of your Dream11 team for the first T20I.

Team Guide

Make various team combinations with the help of these information.

Martin Guptill :

Martin Guptill in a destructive opener, who will looking for a solid start is in series opener game. He has stacked 3299 runs at an average of 32.66 from 113 T20I games included 2 centuries & 20 half centuries. He was looking good and scored a well study century in 3rd ODI Match. Default c/vc pick.

Paul Stirling :

Paul Stirling is the best Irish batter who can also bowled in crucial occasions. He has managed to score a total of 2820 runs at an average of 29.68 & also taken 20 wickets in 104 T20Is with 1 century and 20 half-centuries. He's showing his class in 3rd ODI smashed a magnificent ton, which give him a confidence for this match. Good pick.

Daryl Mitchell :

Daryl Mitchell is an outstanding batting allrounder, he's coming from decent test series against England his 3 back to back centuries in a row. He's scored 392 runs also scalped 6 wickets in 25 T20Is so far. He's able to make a good impact with both bat and ball. Will be a great pick as a fantacy captain for grand league.

Harry Tector :

Harry Tector was fantastic in concluded T20 series against India scored 103 runs in two matches. And he's looking in fabulous in ODIs hits two century in three match against strong kiwi's bowling line-up. He's scored 643 runs at an average of 26.80 in 34 T20Is. will look to continue his good run with the bat in this series also. Thus he can be backed as vice-captain.

Glenn Phillips :

Glenn Phillips made his ODIs debut in this series, he's a multi dimensional player who can do anything like wicketkeeping, batting or bowling. Phillips coming from good domestic home season he's scored 139 runs & also picked up two wickets in last five list A matches. He's scored 111 runs & also picked up two wicket in ODIs. He's played 35 T20I matches so far and scored 645 runs at an average of 25.80 also picked up two wickets in five innings. Punt pick.

Andy Balbirnie :

Andy Balbirnie is in great form in 50 over format but not looking in his best against NZ, his recent scores are 2, 9, 71, 34, 40 & 12 and he's scoring runs at an average of 32.20 in ODIs which should be give him a confidence to perform well in this match. Must have pick.

Jimmy Neesham :

Jimmy Neesham is an experienced allrounder. He's coming from good T20 season for Northamptonshire, he's scored 136 runs & picked three wickets in last five T20 matches. Overall he's played 38 matches and scored 416 runs also taken 21 wickets. Must have pick.

Andy McBrine :

Andy McBrine is decent allrounder, he was the top wicket-taker in ODI series against West Indies with 10 wickets at an economy of 4.14 and also scored 128 runs in 3 innings. Overall he's scored 143 runs & picked up 21 wickets from 28 matches. He's score 93 runs & taken one wicket in in ODI series Good pick.

Curtis Campher :

Curtis Campher could be a utility option for this match. He has played 12 T20Is in his career so far and has scored 169 runs at an average of 19, apart from taking 15 wickets. He was performed well in ODIs from Irish side scored 90 runs also picked up 5 wickets, match. Must have pick.

Mitchell Santner :

Mitchell Santner will be a one of safest pick for this match because of his all-round ability. He has scored 358 runs also scalped 66 wickets at an economy rate of 7.27 so far in T20I cricket. He's picked up three wickets in his T20 last match. Must have pick.

Michael Bracewell :

Michael Bracewell is a big name in New Zeeland domestic circuit, he's capable of contributing with both bat and ball. He did his job decently in the ODI series recently scored 190 runs & picked up two wickets in three matches. Here he's all set to make his T20Is debut. Expect him to come good in the T20I series as well. Must have pick.

Lockie Ferguson :

Lockie Ferguson is a dynamic speedster, he has been picking wickets at regular basis in this format, he has a total of 25 wickets to his tally from 15 T20Is. He's taken not in his best in recent matches taken only three wickets in last five matches. Will be a default fantacy captain choice from bowling section. Didn't play last match.

Mark Adair :

Mark Adair will be a decent bowler, he's able to picks wickets with consistency. He has taken 62 wickets in his T20I career so far. He was performed well recently against India. He's bowled well in ODI matches recently picked up four wickets while bowling economical. One of the best option from Irish bowling unit.

Ish Sodhi :

Ish Sodhi is the main spinner of Kiwi's, He has scalped 83 wickets to his name from 66 T20I outings. He's picked up two wickets in ODI match recently. Can he picks wickets in bunches against weak batting Irish lineup against spin, which make him solid candidate for fantacy captain for this match.

Craig Young :

Craig Young Craig Young has been in top form with the ball, he's bowled well in the last T20 series against India. And he's picked up nine wickets from three matches while going for just 5.71 runs per over against West Indies. Overall he's picked up 52 wickets from 50 matches. Must have pick.

Joshua Little :

Joshua Little is a wicket-taking bowler and looking in good shape he's taken 3 wickets in last T20Is series against India, overall he's picked up 34 wickets in 36 T20I matches. He's picked up one wicket in first match but didn't get any wickets in last match. Good pick.

Blair Tickner :

Blair Tickner played just eight matches and picked up five wickets. He's taken three wickets three ODI matches recently against the host which highlighting his consistent form which could help showcase his growing form in this important fixture.

Details Analysis

Cheatsheet

Ireland T20I

WK:

Lorcan Tucker -

3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn
5(9), 18(16), 3(4), 2(4), 44(32), 23(16), 20(18)

Stephen Doheny -

Open, Open, Open , Open, 1dwn
35(34), 3(8), 46(34), 74(49)*, 74(54)*

Batter :

Andy Balbirnie (c) –

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
60(37), 0(2), 19(9), 58(34), 7(9), 18(12), 4(3), 12(9)

Paul Stirling –

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
40(18), 4(5), 2(5), 0(3), 0(1), 0(1), 22(7)

Harry Tector -

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn,
39(28), 64(33)*, 33(23), 18(12), 41(23), 22(18), 50(27),

All-rounder :

Curtis Campher - Right Arm Medium

4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn
29(15), 10(5), 18(12), 17(8)*, 6(8)
2/39(4), 1/12(2), 1/17(2), 3/49(4), 0/43(3)

Andy McBrine - Right Arm Offbreak

DNB, DNB, 5dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn
DNB, DNB, 5(2)*, 1(5), 9(10), 28(15)*, 1(2)
0/16(1), 0/21(1), 2/22(4), 0/29(3), 1/26(3), 1/27(4), 1/29(3)

Gareth Delany - Legbreak Googly

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
0(4), 8(9), 20(15), 40(18), 22(12), 42(23), 1(4)
0/43(4), DNB, 2/18(4), 2/8(3), 3/10(2+1M), 0/16(2), 0/17(1)

George Dockrell - Left Arm Orthodox

4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn,
34(16)*, 4(7)*, 8(11), 16(11), 1(5), 10(3),
DNB, DNB, DNB, 1/33(3), 0/47(4), 0/44(3),

Bowler :

Craig Young - Right Arm Medium

2/35(4), 2/18(2), 2/39(4), 2/32(4), 1/25(4), 3/16(4), 2/34(4), 4/28(4)

Josh Little - Left Arm Fast Medium

2/38(4), 1/39(4), 1/21(3), 1/21(3), 2/17(4), 2/14(4), 2/13(4),

Mark Adair - Right Arm Medium Fast

5dwn, DNB, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn,
23(12*, DNB, 7(5), 11(9), 6(2), 39(24),
3/42(4), 0/14(2), 1/9(3), 3/40(4), 0/28(4), 1/22(3),

Barry McCarthy - Right Arm Medium

1/38(3), 1/33(3), 0/24(4), 0/41(3), 0/37(4), 2/16(4)

Conor Olphert - Right Arm Medium

0/47(4), 0/18(2), 0/19(3), 2/34(4), 2/39(4), 2/23(4), 3/27(4)

New Zealand T20I

WK :

Dane Cleaver -

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
20(18), 6(6) 61(32), 65(42)*, 42(27), 45(32)

Batter :

Martin Guptill -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
16(21), 1(3), 79(58)*, 4(3), 4(13), 47(31)

Finn Allen -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
3(5), 16(16), 29(13), 1(3), 11(7)

Daryl Mitchell - Right Arm Medium

2dwn, 3dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
17(20), 16(24), 8(12), 11(14), 68(39)*
0/20(1), 0/7(1), 1/33(4), 0/41(3),1/17(2)

Glenn Phillips - Offbreak

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
52(39), 18(15), 5(5), 62(37)*, 2(4)
1/7(1), 0/19(3), DNB, 0/16(1), 1/21(3)

Mark Chapman - Left Arm Orthodox

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
5(6), 7(8), 0(2), 18(19), 14(12)
0/18(2), DNB, DNB, DNB, 0/9(1)

All-rounder :

Mitchell Santner - Left Arm Orthodox

5dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 1dwn, 1dwn, DNB,
1(2)*, 1(1)*, DNB, 9(15), 11(9), DNB,
1/15(3), 0/24(4), 1/36(3), 0/8(2), 1/16(3), 1/32(4),

James Neesham - Right Arm Medium fast

2dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn
51(23), 26(13), 6(7), 28(30), 24(11)*
0/37(3), 1/41(3), 0/42(4), 1/38(4), 1/19(2)

Michael Bracewell - Right Arm Offbreak

2dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
81(54), 63(58), 54(44), 15(17), 141(65)*, 18(13)*
DNB, 0/20(2), DNB, 1/22(4), 0/25(2), 2/25(4)

Michael Rippon - Left Arm wrist spin

7dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn
38(19)*, 7(10), 28(25)*, 16(21), 3(5)
1/41(4), 1/39(4), 2/24(4), 1/28(4), 2/27(4)

Bowler :

Lockie Ferguson - Right Arm Fast

0/22(3), 0/21(2), 1/34(4), 1/29(4), 1/36(4),

Blair Tickner - Right Arm Medium

1/36(4), 3/20(4), 0/34(4), 0/47(4), 1/23(4), 3/40(4)

Ish Sodhi - Legbreak Googly

3/48(4), 1/23(3), 0/18(2), 1/22(4), 1/29(4), 2/22(4)

Jacob Duffy - Right Arm Medium

0/29(3), 3/30(4), 0/21(3), 0/24(3), 0/50(3), 1/43(4)

Ben Sears - Right Arm Medium fast

0/27(3), 2/47(4), 2/15(4), 0/3(1), 2/35(4), 1/26(3)

Cheat Sheet

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