Who will win Ireland vs Scotland, 6th T20?
The final game of the 2019-20 Ireland Tri-Nation Series in Dublin will see Ireland and Scotland compete to win the series. The match will take place at The Village, Malahide, on September 20. It is scheduled to start at 13:30 local time.
Scotland sit top ahead of this match, having won both of their games against the Netherlands. The batsmen excelled in the first meeting and it was the turn of the bowlers – led by Hamza Tahir’s four-wicket haul – last time out.
Their one defeat was in the previous meeting with Ireland, however – Andrew Balbirnie hitting 64 from 32 balls to lead the hosts to victory. They sit two points behind Scotland, however, after losing to the Netherlands most recently. Their other game against the Dutch was rained off.
IRE vs SCO, 6th T20: Where to watch/Live streaming
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IRE vs SCO Toss Prediction
Scotland won the toss when these teams last met – the only time they have so far – and elected to bat first. Batting first has been the tendency, and Scotland could do the same again even though they lost to the Irish last time they met.
IRE vs SCO Weather Report
Conditions will be again be sunny and clear in Dublin, with the prospect of rain very low. There will be quite a lot of wind around, however, despite temperatures around the 17 degrees Celsius mark.
IRE vs SCO Pitch Condition
Scores at Malahide have generally been high during this series. Even when Scotland carted the Netherlands last time out, they then scored at a high rate themselves. It is definitely a pitch for batting.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Ireland vs Scotland, 6th T20...
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
IRE Team News
David Delany and Harry Tector made their T20i debuts when these teams last met and retained their places last time out too. Craig Young and George Dockrell came into the team last time out, but Boyd Rankin could return this time. This is also the last opportunity to give Simi Singh game time, after he was called up to replaced injured Jacob Mulder. Paul Stirling has not been risked as he suffered a minor injury.
IRE Key Players
Andy Balbirnie: The big-hitting batsman scored 64 in the first meeting with Scotland and 45 last time out against the Dutch. He has now passed 500 T20i runs, with his strike rate still above the 130 mark.
George Dockrell: Returned to the team last time out to take 3-23 with the ball. With support from elsewhere, they could have been match-winning figures.
Gareth Delany: Impressed when these teams last met when hit 52 at the top of the order, having earlier taken 2-31. He needs to produces that consistently if he is to stay in this team though.
IRE Team Form
Ireland have played two matches so far, having seen their first game – against the Netherlands – rained off.
Against Scotland, Gareth Delany (52) and Andy Balbirnie (64) led the a chase of 194 to win by four wickets with 2.2 overs remaining. They then lost to the Dutch, however, despite Balbirnie’s 45 and Harry Tector’s 60. The Irish scored 181/7 but failed to defend it – losing by six wickets in the final over.
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
Gareth Delany, Kevin O’Brien, Gary Wilson (c, wk), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Stuart Thompson, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, David Delany, George Dockrell, Boyd Rankin
Scotland Team News & Playing 11
SCO Team News
Tom Sole’s performance on his T20i debut should earn him another crack this time. Alasdair Evans picked up a shoulder injury in the last game and, even if he is fit, it is doubtful he will be risked. Mark Watt could come back into the team in his place.
SCO Key Players
George Munsey: Started the tournament with his blistering 127* and has made two good starts since too – 34 and 27. If he fires at the top of the order, Scotland could post a big score.
Calum MacLeod: Top-scored when these teams last met, hitting 72 to get back to his best form. It was his highest T20i score and a sign he could start translating his ODI success into the shorter format.
Hamza Tahir: Got back to the form he showed in the recent ODIs (his first for Scotland) against Papua New Guinea and Oman, by taking 4-30 in the win against the Netherlands last time out.
SCO Team Form
Scotland’s two wins so far in this Tri Series have come against the Netherlands. George Munsey and Kyle Coetzer starred with the bat in a total of 252/3 in the first game – the Scots winning by 58 runs – while Hamza Tahir starred with the ball in the second, as they bowled the Dutch out for 123.
In between, however, they suffered defeat to Ireland – posting 181/7 from their 20 overs and losing by six wickets with five balls to spare.
Scotland Predicted Playing 11
George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, Ollie Hairs, Michael Leask, Adrian Neill, Tom Sole, Mark Watt, Hamza Tahir
Ireland vs Scotland Head to Head
Prior to this series, Scotland had beaten Ireland in their most-recent match – in the Oman Quadrangular Series. It was normal service resumed last time though: Ireland’s win was their sixth in 12 games against Scotland. Andy Balbirnie and Gareth Delany led Ireland’s batting charge as they made light work of what should have been a stern chase of 194, to win by four wickets in 17.4 overs.
IRE vs SCO Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
IRE Won |
SCO Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 12 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
Ireland vs Scotland Betting Odds
Ireland beat Scotland in their previous meeting and they are favourites to beat them again this time out.
IRE Bet365 Odds
- IRE to Win the Match: Ireland are 1.72 favourites to beat Scotland with Bet365.
- IRE Top Batsman: Andy Balbirnie top-scored for the Irish when these teams last met and he is 4.00 to be Ireland’s top batsman again with Bet365. Kevin O’Brien is 4.33 at the top of the order with him, while fellow opener Gareth Delany is 5.50. Harry Tector is 6.00 after his good form against the Dutch, and captain Gary Wilson is 7.00.
- IRE Top Bowler: Mark Adair and Boyd Rankin are 4.00 to be Ireland’s top bowler in this match with Bet365. Craig Young is 4.50, while George Dockrell is 5.00, as are David Delany, Gareth Delany and Shane Getkate.
SCO Bet365 Odds
- SCO to Win the Match: Scotland are 2.10 outsiders with Bet365 to beat Ireland.
- SCO Top Batsman: George Munsey’s fine form means he is 3.75 to be Scotland’s top batsman, while fellow opener Kyle Coetzer is 4.00. Calum MacLeod, the top scorer in the last Ireland vs Scotland match, is 4.50 with Bet365. Richie Berrington is 6.50, meanwhile.
- SCO Top Bowler: Alasdair Evans got injured last time out, so if he misses this game then Hamza Tahir is favourite at 4.00 to be Scotland’s top bowler with Bet365. Mark Watt is 4.33, while Adrian Neill is 4.50. Tom Sole impressed on debut and he is 5.50.
IRE Betway Odds
- IRE to Win the Match: Ireland are 1.72 favourites to beat Scotland with Betway too.
- IRE Top Batsman: Kevin O’Brien is 3.25 with Betway to be their top batsman, while opening partner Gareth Delany is 3.75. In-form Andy Balbirnie is priced at 4.33, while Gary Wilson is 5.00 and Harry Tector is 5.50.
- IRE Top Bowler: Mark Adair is 3.25 with Betway to be Ireland’s top bowler, while Boyd Rankin is 3.75. George Dockrell is 4.50 after impressing last time out, while Gareth Delany is 6.00.
SCO Betway Odds
- SCO to Win the Match: Scotland are 2.05 outsiders with Betway to beat Ireland.
- SCO Top Batsman: Kyle Coetzer is 2.80 favourite to be Scotland’s top batsman with Betway. George Munsey is 3.20 after his fine form so far, while you can back Calum MacLeod at 3.75 with Betway. Richie Berrington is 6.50. Among the well-priced outsiders is wicket-keeper-batsman Matthew Cross at 21.00.
- SCO Top Bowler: Betway have priced four Scottish bowlers at 4.00 to be their top bowler – Adrian Neill, Hamza Tahir, Mark Watt and Safyaan Sharif are all available to back at that price. Tom Sole impressed on his T20i debut last time out, and he is 5.50.
🏆 Ireland vs Scotland Prediction
Ireland beat Scotland when they last met and can seal Tri-Nation Series victory with another home win in the final game of this series.
Sep 20, 2019
18:00 IST / 12:30 GMT
The Village - Dublin, Ireland
IRE vs SCO T20 
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