New Zealand U19 are favorites to win
New Zealand U-19 will take on Ireland U-19 at the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein in the Super Sixes of the 2024 Under-19 World Cup. This match gets underway at 10:00 local time on Saturday 3rd February, 2024.
There is certainly some assistance for the bowlers at the Mangaung Oval and a batters technique will be given a good examination on this pitch.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New Zealand vs Ireland, U19 World Cup 2024
After missing the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, New Zealand U-19s returned to the finals with successive wins against Nepal U-19s and Afghanistan U19s. However, they have since struggled against Pakistan U-19s and India 19s so will be desperate to get back to winning ways against Ireland U-19s in this match.
It was a day to forget with the bat for New Zealand U-19s in their last game as they were set 296 to beat India U-19s but were then dismissed for a very disappointing 81 here in Bloemfontein. Captain Oscar Jackson will be key for the side in this match.
Snehith Reddy and skipper Jackson were the only bowlers to go wicketless against India U-19s but the economy rate of the New Zealand U-19s bowlers was disappointing in that match. That said, Mason Clarke, who leaked runs at 7.75 runs per over, will be keen to have another go at this pitch after taking 4/62.
New Zealand U-19s are hoping to avoid their third successive defeat in the tournament.
Tom Jones, James Nelson, Snehith Reddy, Lachlan Stackpole, Oscar Jackson (c), Oliver Tewatiya, Zac Cumming, Alex Thompson (wk), Ewald Schreuder, Ryan Tsourgas, Mason Clarke
A place in the Super Sixes was secured by Ireland U-19s after easily beating USA U-19s in the opening match of the tournament but since then they have been found wanting by Bangladesh U-19s, India U-19s and Pakistan U-19s. However, they only lost by 3 wickets to Pakistan U-19s and they will fancy their chances against New Zealand U-19s.
All-rounder John McNally was the top scorer for Ireland U-19s in their last match when he made 53 from the middle order but the team will need some top order runs if they are to really compete in this game. Keeper-batter Ryan Hunter began the tournament with an unbeaten half-century and the team will look to him to get off to a strong start.
Although they were beaten by Pakistan U-19s, it was an encouraging bowling display with the unit well led by Oliver Riley and Reuben Wilson. Off-spinner Harry Dyer was the pick of the bowlers after taking 4/35 and we can expect him to turn the ball a great deal in this game.
Ireland U-19s come into this match off the back of three defeats in a row.
Jordan Neill, Ryan Hunter (wk), Gavin Roulston, Kian Hilton, Philippus le Roux (c), Scott MacBeth, John McNally, Harry Dyer, Carson McCullough, Oliver Riley, Reuben Wilson
Ireland U-19s showed that they can mix it with the stronger teams in the last game and playing New Zealand U-19s will not give them any worries ahead of the game. We are predicting a low-scoring close contest, particularly as both teams have looked better with the ball and this pitch helps the fielding side. Overall, we are backing New Zealand U-19s to win.
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