England’s pursuit of a mammoth target of 557 runs was swiftly quelled by the relentless assault of the Indian bowlers. With precision and guile, they dismantled the English batting lineup, leaving them in shambles with a mere 122 runs on the board. It was a great result for India’s bowling attack which was led by Ravindra Jadeja from the front as he claimed a terrific 5-wicket haul after scoring 112 in the 1st innings. India’s strategy saw England struggle in the match.

The foundation of India’s triumph was laid by their splendid batting performances across innings. Setting up the imposing total was no mean feat, but the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan, and Ravindra Jadeja rose to the occasion, setting up an imposing mountain for England to climb.

Rohit and Jadeja scored 132 and 112 respectively while Yashasvi Jaiswal smacked a splendid double hundred with Sarfaraz Khan scoring consecutive half-centuries across innings to become the 4th Indian batman to do so after Dilawar Hussain, Sunil Gavaskar, and Shreyas Iyer.

With back-to-back wins in Vizag and Rajkot, Team India now hold a commanding 2-1 lead in the series, along with a surge of positive momentum after a setback in the opening Test in Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Ben Stokes’ England find themselves in troubled waters, grappling with the daunting task of dethroning India’s dominance on home soil in red-ball matches since 2012.

As the series unfolds, England face an uphill battle to match the feat of the 2012 England team under Alastair Cook’s captaincy, which secured a 2-1 victory in the 4-match series. Yet, with standout performances from the likes of Jaiswal, Sharma, Khan, and Jadeja, Team India stand poised to extend their dominance and rewrite the narrative of cricketing supremacy on the grand stage.

Biggest run margin win for India, replacing their 372 runs against New Zealand in 2021

The significance of this victory cannot be overstated, as India claimed a staggering win by 434 runs, marking their biggest margin of victory not only against England but in their cricketing history overall. This triumph eclipsed their previous record, a 372-run win over Kane Williamson’s New Zealand at the Wankhede in Mumbai back in 2021.

The 3rd biggest victory for India came in 2015 against South Africa at the Arun Jaitley stadium when they won by 337 runs. The 4th win of this sort is the 321-run win over the Kiwis in 2016 and Indore’s Holkar Stadium while the 5th biggest win for them came against Australia in 2008 by 320 runs. India will now climb as high as 2nd in the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle with this win.

Biggest Test defeats for England by runs
562 vs Aus The Oval 1934
434 vs Ind Rajkot 2024
425 vs WI Manchester 1976
409 vs Aus Lord’s 1948
405 vs Aus Lord’s 2015

Biggest Test wins for India by runs
434 vs Eng Rajkot 2024
372 vs NZ Mumbai WS 2021
337 vs SA Delhi 2015
321 vs NZ Indore 2016
320 vs Aus Mohali 2008

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The series between the two teams consists of a one-off Test match, a three-match T20I series, and a three-match ODI series. The teams will first lock horns in the Test match from February 28 to March 3 in Abu Dhabi.

The focus will next shift towards the three ODI matches, which will be played on March 7, 9, and 12 in Sharjah. At last, the teams will go head-to-head in the T20I series on March 15, 17 and 18 in Sharjah.

Notably, the upcoming Test match between the Ireland National Cricket Team and Afghanistan National Cricket Team will be only the second time that these two sides will lock horns with the first Test between the teams coming way back in 2019 which saw the Afghanistan National Cricket Team emerge victorious by a margin of 7 wickets.

Meanwhile, the Ireland National Cricket Team will be supported in the Afghanistan series by the coaching staff that consists of head coach Heinrich Malan, batting coach Gary Wilson, pace bowling coach Ryan Eagleson, and spin bowling coach Chris Brown.

Also, the regular captains in Andrew Balbirnie and Paul Stirling will take charge of the teams with the former leading in one-off Test matches and Stirling leading in limited overs series.

The Ireland selection committee has included four new faces in the Test squad in Matthew Foster, Barry McCarthy, Theo van Woerkom, and Craig Young while in the white-ball squad, Matthew Foster is the only player who is yet to play international cricket.

Speaking about the Test cricket journey of Ireland, it began in in 2018 and so far they have just played 7 Test matches with the latest one coming against England in 2023. Afghanistan have also had a journey very similar to Ireland in Test cricket as they started playing the purest format of the game in 2018 and have played just 8 Test matches so far with the latest one coming against Sri Lanka in February 2024.

Complete Ireland Test, ODI, T20I Squads For Afghanistan Series

Test squad: Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Matthew Foster, Graham Hume, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, James McCollum, PJ Moor, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young

ODI squad: Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Foster, Graham Hume, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Paul Stirling (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young

T20I squad: Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Paul Stirling (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young

Full Series Schedule:

Only Test – 28 February – 3 March, Abu Dhabi; 10am start time

1st ODI – 7 March, Sharjah; 3.30pm start time

2nd ODI – 9 March, Sharjah; 3.30pm start time

3rd ODI – 12 March, Sharjah; 3.30pm start time

1st T20I – 15 March, Sharjah; 8pm start time

2nd T20I – 17 March, Sharjah; 8pm start time

3rd T20I – 18 March, Sharjah; 8pm start time

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The Afghan team is scheduled to participate in a one-off Test, along with three ODIs and three T20Is, against Sri Lanka in February. Subsequently, they will travel to the UAE to host Ireland for the all-format series, comprising one Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is.

Afghanistan To Take Sri Lanka In One-Off Test In Colombo

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka is scheduled to take place at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo from February 2 to 6. The three ODIs will be held at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on February 9, 11, and 14. The Dambulla International Cricket Stadium will host three T20Is on February 17, 19, and 21.

Following the Sri Lanka tour, Afghanistan is set to participate in a one-off Test at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi from February 28 to March 3. The ODIs are slated for March 7, 9, and 12, with the T20Is commencing on March 15. All white-ball matches are scheduled to take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Also Read: IND Vs ENG: Mohammad Shami Set To Return In Time For 5-Match Test Series Against Three Lions

Will Foster Stronger Relations Between The Two Nations – ACB Chief

ACB Chairman Mirwais Ashraf emphasized the significance of adding three ODIs to the Sri Lanka tour. He acknowledged the challenge of facing Sri Lanka in their own territory but expressed confidence in Afghanistan’s ability to embrace such difficulties.

“The addition of these three ODIs is a significant move to ensure a complete and comprehensive tour which not only provides good exposure to Afghanistan Cricket but will also foster stronger relations between the two nations. Playing Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka is always tricky but is a challenge that Afghan Atalan can easily embrace,” Mirwais Ashraf said.

Afghanistan Tour Of Sri Lanka 2024

2-6 February – One-Off Test Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka – SSC, Colombo

9th February – 1st ODI – RPICS, Colombo

11th February – 2nd ODI – RPICS, Colombo

14th February – 3rd ODI – RPICS, Colombo

17th February – 1st T20I – RDIS, Dambulla

19th February – 2nd T20I – RDIS, Dambulla

21st February – 3rd T20I – RDIS, Dambulla

Ireland Tour Of Afghanistan 2024

28th February – 3rd March – One-Off Test Afghanistan vs Ireland – ZCS, Abu Dhabi

7th March – 1st ODI – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

9th March, 2024: 2nd ODI – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

12th March – 3rd ODI – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

15th March – 1st T20I – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

17th March – 2nd T20I – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

18th March – 3rd T20I – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Also read: BBL 2023-24: Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s BBL Stint Abruptly Ends As Afghanistan Cricket Board Revokes NOC

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Ireland is one of the 20 teams set to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Ireland is grouped in Group A. They have teams like the United States, Pakistan, Canada, and India in their group. Ireland will begin their journey in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 with a clash against India.

The encounter will be played on June 5. Later, they will tackle Canada and the US in their next encounters. Ireland’s last group match is scheduled against Pakistan on June 16. Below is Ireland’s schedule for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Also Read: Pakistan Schedule For T20 World Cup 2024

Ireland Schedule For ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Ireland was also part of the previous T20I World Cup in 2022. They were part of Group 1. However, they won just 1 match in the group stage and could only qualify for the semi-finals. Ireland also participated in the 2021 edition but could not surpass the pre-qualifier round.

Although Ireland is not a giant team in international cricket, they are one of the most powerful sides in Europe. Ireland has been part of World Cups for a long time. They have also crushed top teams a few times in World Cup tournaments to surprise many fans.

Ireland team is not scheduled to play any international campaigns in 2024 so far. However, the Irish side might finalize some series for the forthcoming months ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June.

Also Read: New Zealand Schedule For T20 World Cup 2024

Ireland Crushed Zimbabwe In ODI And T20I Series Last Year

Last month, Ireland went on a tour to Zimbabwe. Both teams played 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs during the series. Ireland won the T20I series 2-1 and the ODI series 2-0. Hence, they outplayed Zimbabwe in both campaigns despite their home advantage.

Also Read: India Schedule For T20 World Cup 2024

Last year, Paul Stirling was nominated as the new skipper for Ireland. Andrew Balbirnie stepped down from the post. During the last two years, the Irish side has faced many strong teams like India, England, and West Indies regularly. Some Irish players have also grabbed deals in IPL.

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Australia opener Usman Khawaja along with Dimuth Karunaratne are the two openers in the team picked by Cricket Australia in their Test XI. Both the left-handers were in prime form in the longest format of the game this year. 

Khawaja was the leading run-getter in the Tests as he scored 1210 runs from 13 matches at an average of 52.60. On the other hand, Karnunaratne mustered 608 runs in six matches at an average of 60.8. They played a huge role for their respective teams in Tests. 

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson makes the cut into the Cricket Australia Test team of the year. The right-hander played some great knocks for his team in the longest format of the game. Along with him, the English duo of Joe Root and Harry Brook also were picked for the team. 

The trio were magnificent for their respective teams in the Tests this year. They were one of the main reasons behind their team’s success in the longest format of the game. Cricket Australia then picked Irish star Lorcan Tucker as the keeper of the team. 

Lorcan Tucker was a revelation with the bat in the Tests this year. The keeper-batter played great innings against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and England in overseas Tests. His stupendous show with the bat was one of the major reasons behind him getting a nod ahead of others. 

The Indian spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin made the cut into the Test team of the year by Cricket Australia. The duo spun around the opposition they played against and were crucial for the team’s success in the longest format of the game. 

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has been named as the captain of the Test team of the year by Cricket Australia. The lanky pacer enjoyed huge success in the Tests this year. He bagged 42 wickets in 11 Tests this year and also won the WTC final as a captain of the team. He surely is the cricketer of the year for many because of what he did in not only Tests but also ODIs.

Apart from Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada and Stuart Broad are the other two pacers in the team. While the England pacer earned huge praise for his magnificent performance this year, Rabada was nothing short of exceptional in Tests. 

Rabada recently picked a fifer in the Test against India. He was one of the main reasons behind South Africa’s massive win in the first game. India lost the game by the margin of innings and 32 runs. 

Cricket Australia Picks Their Test XI of the year 2023 

Here’s Cricket Australia’s Test XI of the year 2023 

Usman Khawaja, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Lorcan Tucker, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, and Stuart Broad.

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Zimbabwe recently faced a 1-2 defeat in the three-match T20I series against Ireland National Cricket Team. The Chevrons won the first T20I by 1 wicket, before losing the second and third T20I by 4 and 6 wickets respectively.

They will be looking to better their performance when they take part in the three ODI matches against the Irish Team. The matches are scheduled to be played on December 13, 15 and 17. All the matches will be hosted by the Harare Sports Club in Harare.

The selection committee of Zimbabwe has picked up a new-look squad for the ODI series and there are seven new faces in the side. Notably, these new players were not part of the squad that participated in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 in June-July, where the side failed to qualify for the marquee tournament despite being considered one of the favorites.

The new faces are Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tanaka Chivanga, Faraz Akram, Brandon Mavuta, Milton Shumba and Tony Munyonga.

Zimbabwe Squad For ODI Series vs Ireland Named

The Chevrons will be missing the services of Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, and Brad Evans in the ODI series as they have been ruled out due to their respective injuries.

Also, Tendai Chatara, Wessly Madhevere, and Tadiwanashe Marumani have been overlooked. Sikandar Raza will be leading the team and he along with Kaia is the only player aged more than 30 in the squad.

Zimbabwe Squad For ODI Series Versus Ireland: Sikandar Raza (captain), Akram Faraz, Burl Ryan, Chivanga Tanaka, Gumbie Joylord, Jongwe Luke, Kaia Innocent, Kaitano Takudzwanashe, Kamunhukamwe Tinashe, Madande Clive, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Munyonga Tony, Muzarabani Blessing, Ngarava Richard, Shumba Milton

ODI Series Schedule:

13 December, 1st ODI, Harare Sports Club

15 December, 2nd ODI, Harare Sports Club

17 December, 3rd ODI, Harare Sports Club

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Sikandar Raza is the captain of Zimbabwe in ZIM vs IRE T20I series. However, he has received a two-match ban and Seam Williams is the stand-in captain. Paul Stirling is the skipper of Ireland in the series. The Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20I series is currently tied 1-1. Hence, the 3rd T20I will reveal the winner of the series.

Also Read: Zimbabwe vs Ireland Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks– 3rd T20I Match Prediction, 2023

Earlier, Ireland crushed Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in the previous game. Batting first in the 2nd T20I, Zimbabwe piled up 165-5 in 20 overs. Tinashe Kamunhukamwe (39) hit a crucial knock at one-down. Later, Ryan Burl (38*) and Clive Madande (44*) slammed crucial unbeaten knocks for the team.

During the chase, Ireland lost their top three batters cheaply as Andrew Balbirnie (8), Paul Stirling (10), and Lorcan Tucker (12) got out without going big. However, Harry Tector (48) and Curtis Campher (37) propelled the team to victory by 4 wickets in the end in the final over.

Also Read: Sikandar Raza Receives 2-Match Ban After Breaching The ICC Code Of Conduct

In the opening T20I match, Zimbabwe pulled a victory by 1 wicket in a nail-biting clash. Batting first, Ireland posted 147-8 in 20 overs. Andrew Balbirnie scored the most 32 runs for the team. Later, skipper Sikandar Raza shattered 65 runs for Zimbabwe. Blessing Muzarabani scored the winning 2 runs off the final ball to grab a thrilling victory for the side.

The Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20I series has witnessed two exciting matches so far and the 3rd T20I is also expected to be a similar encounter. Below are the live telecast and live streaming details of ZIM vs IRE 3rd T20I in India.

Also Read: SA vs IND Live Streaming In India Channel– When and Where To Watch South Africa vs India Live In India? 1st T20I, 2023

ZIM vs IRE Live Streaming In India Channel– When and Where To Watch Zimbabwe vs Ireland Live In India? 3rd T20I, 2023

When will the ZIM vs IRE 3rd T20I match begin?

The match will take place on Sunday, December 10 at 4:30 PM IST. The toss takes place at 4 PM IST.

Where will the ZIM vs IRE 3rd T20I match take place?

The venue of the match is Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe.

When and Where to watch the ZIM vs IRE 3rd T20I match on television?

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Sikandar Raza has been fined 50 percent of his match fee and has also been given two demerit points which means that he has been suspended for the remaining two matches of the ongoing series. This is because his accumulated demerit points have reached four within 24 months of his latest breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.

Curtis Campher and Joshua Little received one demerit point and were fined 15 percent of their respective match fees. This was their first breach within 24 months and thus they did not receive any suspension and will take part in the remaining two matches of the series.

All three of the aforementioned players were found to have breached Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “conduct contrary to the spirit of the game.” Curtis Campher and Joshua Little were quick to admit the offense and they accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees and, as such, a formal hearing was not required in their case.

Sikandar Raza’s Case Required A Formal Hearing

However, Sikandar Raza admitted to the offense but was hesitant to accept the sanction proposed by Mr Pycroft. The sanction was confirmed in a formal hearing on Friday, December 8 and he received suspension for two matches.

The incident involving the breach was that Sikandar Raza aggressively charged towards Curtis Campher and Joshua Little while pointing his bat towards them and breaking away from the umpire who tried to calm the situation. Raza was penalized 50 percent of his match fee and got two demerit points for his course of action.

Curtis Campher was charged with charging towards Sikandar Raza and side-stepping one of the on-field umpires who tried to stop his progress in order to handle the situation whereas Joshua Little was charged with making physical contact with Sikandar Raza after the latter complained about Little’s blocking his path when he was trying to take a run.

On-field umpires Iknow Chabi and Forster Mutizwa, third umpire Langton Rusere, and fourth official Christopher Phiri levied the charges on the three players. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 percent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points which can lead to suspension if you accumulate four within 24 months as happened with Sikandar Raza

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Ireland will play three T20Is and three one-day internationals during their upcoming tour. This tour marks the second bilateral series between the two nations within the same year. Ireland lost the T20I series 2-1 and the ODI series ended in a 1-1 draw last January.

The white-ball series will commence with a T20I series starting on December 7 at the Harare Sports Club. The T20 series was followed by a series of three ODIs scheduled for December 13, 15, and 17. All six limited-overs games will be played at the same venue in Harare.

This Tour Is Core To Our Preparations For T20 World Cup – Andrew White

Ireland men’s national selector Andrew White emphasized the significance of the upcoming tour, as it marks the beginning of a new phase under a new leadership setup. White stated that the tour serves as an essential part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024.

“This tour marks the start of a new cycle under a new leadership set-up, and we’re looking forward to seeing how this playing group evolves as it builds towards the next 50-over World Cup,” Andrew White said.

“However, before we get to that stage there will be two T20 World Cups to plan and prepare for, and this tour is core to our preparations for the T20 World Cup next June.”

“We showed the world what we were capable of at the last T20 World Cup, but with the talent and potential within this playing group, there is a belief we can push on and achieve even more.”

Paul Stirling To Lead Team In Both White Ball Formats

The Irish cricket team is scheduled to partake in a five-day training camp in Spain from November 19-23, before proceeding to Zimbabwe for the series. This pre-tour training camp in Spain is a vital part of the team’s preparation.

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On Tuesday, July 4, Balbirnie stepped down as the ODI and T20I skipper of his side following the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers debacle.

Andrew Balbirnie led the Ireland National Cricket Team in 89 matches across formats after taking over the job in 2019. Under his leadership, Ireland failed to perform well in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers.

Ireland were knocked out of the race for the World Cup 2023 in India after they lost 3 out of their 4 group-stage games. After they were knocked out, they won against Nepal and the USA to secure the 7th position on the points table.

After Andrew Balbirnie quit the role, Cricket Ireland had appointed Paul Stirling as the interim captain of the side. However, now he has been permanently given the captaincy position in ODIs and T20Is as the selectors look towards the next cycle of four years, which has three World Cups.

In an official statement issued by Cricket Ireland, Paul Stirling said that he doesn’t take the leadership role for granted and wants to lead Ireland to success in the next four years. He elaborated:

“Playing for Ireland has always been a source of pride for me and to be confirmed the permanent white-ball captain is a recognition I don’t take for granted. I have very much enjoyed working with Heinrich [Malan] and the coaching staff over the last few months as interim skipper, but we all know that we have potentially three world cup campaigns over the next four years and the work starts now.

“I said recently that ODI cricket was my favourite format, and to watch on as the 50-over World Cup has been underway is actually been a great motivator for me to ensure we are there at the next event in 2027. I know this desire is a common feeling throughout the squad, and so we’ll look to harness this drive into the next series scheduled for December.

“We also recognise that there is only eight months now to the next T20 World Cup, so the clock has well-and-truly started on our preparations.”

We’re delighted that Paul Stirling has accepted the role – Andrew White

The chief selector of Cricket Ireland, Andrew White, said that they are happy that the veteran batter Paul Stirling has accepted the leadership role in white-ball cricket. He elaborated:

“We’re delighted that Stirlo [Paul Stirling] has accepted the role and – despite working closely with him in an interim capacity over the last few months – it feels as though we are now at the start of a new cycle with a lot of cricket coming our way over the next four years.

“The splitting of the white-ball and red-ball captaincy is an important piece for us, as the responsibilities both on-field and off-field as a captain are immense. We believe Andrew Balbirnie has much to give in red-ball leadership and want him to continue on in that capacity, while Paul will focus on the ODI and T20 disciplines.

“This captaincy delineation has no bearing on either player’s participation in any of the three formats, and we would expect both Paul and Andrew to be in consideration in all three formats into the foreseeable future.

“To have Paul and Andrew, with 600 caps of experience between them, as our white and red ball captains respectively means we have a vast reservoir of cricket knowledge that can benefit the wider squad. I am pleased that we have now settled the captaincy matter and I know the planning between the coaching and senior leadership group has already begun. We have an exciting four-year period coming up and I look forward to working closely with Paul and Andrew as we take this squad forward.”

Also, the head coach of the side, Heinrich Malan, praised Paul Stirling for his services over the years and said that the batter still has a lot to contribute to Cricket Ireland. He elaborated (as quoted by Cricket Ireland):

“The last few months of dealing so closely with Paul has confirmed that we have an asset of vast experience and knowledge within the playing group – experience and knowledge he has gained from his time with Ireland, in franchise cricket and formerly within county cricket.

“While fans may appreciate Paul’s talent on the field, his leadership skills and ability to communicate within the squad is a much under-estimated attribute. He lives and breathes cricket and has a passion for Irish cricket that is plain for everyone to see. It’s incredible to think Paul has been playing international cricket for 15 years and still has more good years ahead to lead this team and help improve Irish cricket.

“We know the challenges we have in Irish cricket, but we are very much a coaching and leadership unit that looks for solutions rather than finding excuses. Paul exemplifies this – he is an outright optimist and I know is driven to succeed. It is indeed welcoming to settle the leadership question, and we are very much looking forward to taking Irish cricket forward over coming years.”

Notably, Andrew Balbirnie will continue as Test captain of Ireland after his resignation from the captaincy in white-ball cricket. Talking about Paul Stirling, he has led Ireland in 22 matches across formats and is the second most capped Ireland player after Kevin O’Brien.

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Zak Crawley is the skipper of England in the ENG vs IRE ODI series. Paul Stirling leads Ireland in the series. The ENG vs IRE 1st ODI was washed out due to rain without a single ball being bowled. The England vs Ireland series consists of three encounters.

Also Read: ENG vs IRE: Ollie Pope Breaks Ian Botham’s Record for Fastest Test Double Hundred On English Soil

Under Zak Crawley, England has formed a second-string squad for the series. Young batters like Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, and Sam Hain are part of the squad. Joe Root and Philip Salt are the only senior players in the squad. In the bowling department, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, and Tom Hartley are part of the squad.

Talking about Ireland, they have all their key players for the England vs Ireland series. Experienced batters like Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany, and Lorcan Tuckers are part of the squad.

Also Read: England World Cup Squad 2023, Players List, Schedule, Team List

In the bowling department, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Craig Young, and Barry McCarthy are set to give a tough fight to the Englishmen. Below we take a glance at the ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI prediction.

ENG vs IRE Today Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s Match Between England And Ireland? Ireland Tour Of England 2023, 2nd ODI

ENG vs IRE Head-to-Head Records

Also Read: Sir Alastair Cook To Retire From All Forms Of Cricket After 2023 Season: Reports

Recent Venue Records (Trent Bridge, Nottingham) 

Stats- ODIs

Total matches- 52

Matches won batting first- 21

Matches won bowling first- 28

Average 1st Inns scores- 249

Average 2nd Inns scores- 218

Highest total recorded- 481/6 (50 Ov) by ENG vs AUS

Lowest total recorded- 83/10 (23 Ov) by RSA vs ENG

The highest score chased- 350/3 (44 Ov) by ENG vs NZ

The lowest score defended- 195/9 (50 Ov) by WI vs ENG

ENG vs IRE Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss might opt to bowl first. At Trent Bridge, more matches have been won while bowling first. Moreover, since the match can be affected by rain like the 1st ODI, the teams will opt to bat second so that they can know the DLS target while chasing.

Also Read: Simon Doull Makes Controversial Remark, Says Ireland Getting Test Status Was ‘Worst Thing’

Predicted Scores For ENG vs IRE Match

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Zak Crawley leads England in the ENG vs IRE series, in which all key players have been rested. A second-string squad will take on Ireland in the series. Youngsters like Ben Duckket, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, and Matthew Potts are part of the England squad.

Also Read: England World Cup Squad 2023, Players List, Schedule, Team List

These players have just started their international careers for England. However, the young England squad will benefit from the home advantage. Recently, England played an ODI series against New Zealand at home which they won 3-1.

Talking about Ireland, Paul Stirling leads the team in the ENG vs IRE ODI series. Ireland might be considered a weaker team than England but with all of their key players part of the series, the Irish side can give a blow to the Englishmen.

Also Read: Jason Roy Refuses To Play Against Ireland After World Cup Snub, Replaced By Tom Kohler-Cadmore In England Squad

Ireland last played a three-match T20I series against India last month. Ireland lost 2 games while one match ended with no result. Hence, they faced a 2-0 series defeat on their home soil.

ENG vs IRE 1st ODI was washed out due to rain without a ball being bowled. However, Nottingham shows better weather conditions and this time, the match might take place. Below is the weather forecast and pitch report for ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

Also Read: Simon Doull Makes Controversial Remark, Says Ireland Getting Test Status Was ‘Worst Thing’

ENG vs IRE Weather Report Live Today- Trent Bridge, Nottingham Weather Forecast, 2nd ODI, Ireland tour of England 2023

ENG vs IRE 2nd ODI is scheduled to be played on Saturday, September 23. The venue of the match is Trent Bridge Stadium in Nottingham, UK. The match begins at 3:30 PM IST.

According to weather reports, the temperature of Nottingham city on Saturday, September 23 will be 16° Celcius during the day and fall to 12 ° Celcius at night. The sky will be cloudy throughout the day and night.

Also Read: England’s Batter Joe Root Expresses His Desire To Defend Title In Much-Awaited ODI World Cup 2023 In India

The chances of rain are 14% during the day and 24% at night. Hence, the ENG vs IRE game might be affected by rain. The humidity will be 69% during the day and rise to 74% at night.

Nottingham Stadium in England is a high-scoring ground in ODIs. The average 1st innings total is 249 while the average 2nd innings total is 218. England shattered the highest-ever ODI total at this stadium, putting a record 481-6 on the board in a clash against Australia.

Trent Bridge Stadium has hosted 52 ODI games so far. The team batting first has won 21 matches while the team batting second has won 28 matches. England stadiums offer swing conditions so pacers and seamers are likely to benefit in the match. The previous ENG vs IRE match was cancelled due to rain.

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