T20 World Cup 2024: India vs Ireland
Team India is poised to face Ireland in Match 8 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, but there are still some uncertainties over Rohit Sharma’s team’s playing lineup.
The opening duo has been heavily disputed, with Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal battling for the second opener berth. Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant are also vying for the position of wicketkeeper, while Shivam Dube’s role remains a topic of discussion.
Ireland is playing its first game of the 2024 T20 World Cup season. They have had a decent run in the T20 format recently, with three victories and two losses in their past five encounters.
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India will play their opening game of the 2024 T20 World Cup season. India has won four of their previous five matches, losing just one. But which players will be in the spotlight?
India vs Ireland: India’s likely playing XI
Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
India vs Ireland: Players to watch out for
Virat Kohli: Kohli, a prolific right-handed top-order hitter, has been in excellent form, hitting 33, 47, 27, 92, and 42 runs in his last five matches, for an average of 48.2 runs per game. He is a key player to keep an eye on in the match against Ireland.
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Rohit Sharma: One of the biggest hitters in the game, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is the one to watch out for. Towards the twilight of his career, Rohit would want to make the tournament a memorable one for himself.
Jasprit Bumrah:
The right-arm fast bowler has been a regular wicket-taker, with seven wickets in his last five matches at an average of 13.1. He is one of the greatest bowlers in the T20 format and will pose a significant threat to opposition batsmen.
Kuldeep Yadav: The left-arm wrist spinner has a strong record against Ireland, having taken three and four wickets in recent matches. He has taken nine wickets in his last five matches.
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Mark Adair: The right-arm fast bowler has been an outstanding performance for Ireland, claiming 11 wickets in his past five outings, and Adair will be eager to deliver breakthroughs for his team.
Harry Tector: Tector, a promising right-handed top-order batter, has scored 17 runs in his last four games. However, he is a dangerous when it comes to playing tough oppositions.
