India's aim for a perfect start against spirited Ireland  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Virat Kohli has odds of 3.00 to be India's best batsman.  
• Paul Stirling has odds of 3.40 to be Ireland's best batsman.  
• Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 3.15 to be India's best bowler  
• Joshua Little has odds of 3.10 to be Ireland's best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

It is the 8th game in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, and we will have India take on Ireland. India is one of the top contenders for the title and has the odds in favor of them. The players are fresh from the IPL and look forward to starting the tournament with an emphatic win. They can't take the opponents lightly and shall look to execute their plans clinically. Ireland will face a massive challenge against one of the best sides in this contest. They have lost all seven games they have played against India in the past and must punch above their weight to win here.  

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Rohit Sharma and his men will be confident heading into this game. They have higher odds on cricket betting sites. The players are fresh from a competitive IPL season and will look to make a grand start. The wicket will be different from what the players have been used to for the last two months, and Sharma would like to see his players apply themselves and take the side to a big win.  

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal form a strong opening pair, and the team expects a strong start from them in this game. Virat Kohli will look to anchor the innings in No. 3 and build partnerships with Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja added firepower to the batting lineup and shall look to add quick runs.  

The Indians have a strong bowling attack, and the team expects a good start from Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh. Early wickets from them will put Ireland on the back foot. The spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Jadeja must exploit Ireland's weaknesses against spin. Pandya would like to deliver in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for India     

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal 

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Paul Stirling's team will strive to perform strongly in this game. The odds are against them on most cricket betting apps. Stirling would like his players to play aggressively and not get overwhelmed by their stronger opponents. They must stick to the basics and shall look to surprise the Indians.  

The team needs a good start from Andrew Balbirnie and Paul Stirling, the two best batsmen in this team. Lorcan Tucker is a key player in the middle order, and he will look to add runs with Harry Tector and Curtis Campher in the middle order. George Dockrell and Gareth Delaney must add runs in the lower middle order.  

Mark Adair and Craig Young will have a tough job with the new ball and must pick early wickets to create a chance for the side. Benjamin White and Gareth Delaney must keep the scoring rate under check in the middle overs. The side will want a good show from George Dockrell and Curtis Campher in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Ireland     

Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Gareth Delaney, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Joshua Little, Benjamin White 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

In the last few games, we have seen challenging batting conditions at this ground. Setting a target is never easy, and the side chasing the score has an advantage. Both teams will keep this in their mind, and the side winning the toss may opt to bowl first.   

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

It will be clear skies over New York. The wicket will be good, where batsmen and bowlers will have their chances. Batsmen must play to the merit of the ball to do well at this venue, as the ball can surprise them occasionally. The side batting first on this surface will be happy to cross the 170-run mark. 

OUR PREDICTION      

Ireland has a young and energetic team, but they are far behind the Indians in terms of experience. The bowling attack is the team's weakness, and they need a spirited performance with the ball to cause an upset. The Indians have all bases covered and a very strong batting lineup, which makes them favorites.  

Our prediction is for India to win

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