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Predicting Ireland’s Playing XI for their 2nd T20I against West Indies

Ireland is set to host the West Indies in a short T20 series that is now down to just two games after the first match was rained out. It is a key series for the home side, who will be eager to do well and take some positives for the upcoming T20 World Cup that is set to be played in India and Sri Lanka.

The two sides have played each other eight times, with two matches yielding no result, while West Indies and Ireland have won three games each. The coming series is not only an audition for the T20 World Cup but also a chance to assert their authority over the bragging rights.

Here is the IRE XI vs WI

Top order – Paul Stirling and Ross Adair

Predicting Ireland's Playing XI for their 2nd T20I against West Indies
Paul Stirling and Ross Adair

Paul Stirling has played 150 T20I games, scoring over 2700 runs with one century and 24 fifties. Stirling is a naturally It’s a naturally attacking batter with the ability to score quick runs in the first six overs of the game. Stirling is one of the key batters for Ireland in the shortest format of the game. Ross Adair has been a key batter for Ireland across formats and can score big runs when needed. This partnership with Paul Sterling will be key in the next two matches against the West Indies.

Middle Order – Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Gareth Delaney

Predicting Ireland's Playing XI for their 2nd T20I against West Indies
Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Gareth Delaney

Harry Tector is a naturally gifted batter with the ability to shore up the middle order as well as score big runs. Tector is an efficient bowler against the pesos and the spinners, and can score runs at Quickpace and also play well against the spinners. Lorcan Tucker and Garrett Delaney Will also be key players for Ireland in the upcoming series against West Indies, considering the amount of experience they have not just with the bat but also with the ball, and can stand up and do the job when called up.

Lower-order- Curtis Campher, Matthew Humpries, George Dockrell

Predicting Ireland's Playing XI for their 2nd T20I against West Indies
Curtis Campher, Matthew Humpries, George Dockrell

Ireland will be banking on the lower middle order to do the job in the final two matches of the series against the West Indies after the 1st game was abandoned due to rain. Curtis Campher is an able batter and a more than decent bowler with years of experience for Ireland. Matthew Humphries and George Dockrell have been One of the key players for Ireland in the T20 format in the last few years. Dokrel, in particular, has been able to get key wickets with his spin bowling and also do well with the bat in the latter half of the game.

Tail enders – Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Ben White

Predicting Ireland's Playing XI for their 2nd T20I against West Indies
Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Ben White

Ireland will be banking on their three seam bowlers, who can change the course of the game with their incisive bowling. All three bowlers can bowl at good speeds and also put pressure on the West Indian batsmen with the new ball. Joshua Little, with his Extravagant moment, can put the batters under pressure with the new ball.

Ireland vs WI

P Stirling, R Adair, H Tector, L Tucket, G Delaney, C Campher, M Humpries, G Dockrell, M Adair, J Little, B White

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

 

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