Ireland are favorites to win
Scotland will take on Ireland at the Grange Cricket Club Edinburgh. This T20I gets underway at 15:30 local time on Friday 28th July 2023.
This match is part of the 2023 T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final tournament and will be played at the Grange Cricket Club Edinburgh. We expect the pitch to delivery two high scoring innings in this game.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Scotland vs Ireland T20 Match, World Cup Europe Pacific Qualifier 2023
The hosts have enjoyed this competition and have already confirmed their place in the 2024 T20 World Cup after winning five out of five games. However, they still want to finish with another win which would mean they finish in top place.
Scotland’s batters have impressed against some weaker bowling attacks and it will be interesting to see how they get on against Ireland’s experienced and well balanced line-up. Captain Richie Berrington hit 60 runs from 32 balls in the win over Denmark on Thursday.
Defending a target of 160 against Denmark, Scotland’s bowlers did a good job with Bradley Currie the pick with 3-18. Fellow opening bowler Mark Watt also impressed with his left-arm spin and pacer Safyaan Sharif also chipped in with two wickets.
Against some weaker opposition and in their home territory, Scotland have been excellent in this tournament.
George Munsey, Ollie Hairs, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tomas Mackintosh (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Gavin Main, Bradley Currie
Only the poor Scottish weather prevented Ireland coming into this game with a 100% record. Their game against Germany was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Thursday but they have finished in the top two and can still overtake Scotland if they win this game.
Similar to the Scotland batters, Ireland’s batters have been able to make big scores in this tournament and it has been an opportunity to find form after playing some tough international fixtures earlier this year. Paul Stirling will look to attack from the opening ball at the top of the innings.
The wide range of bowling abilities at this tournament is highlighted when you consider that Ireland’s left-arm fast medium bowler, Josh Little was part of Gujarat Titans’ squad at this year’s IPL. Barry McCarthy has also enjoyed bowling in these conditions.
Ireland are unbeaten in the tournament and have improved their performances as the tournament has progressed.
Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Neil Rock, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Benjamin White
These two sides have been many levels above their opposition throughout this tournament and it will be very interesting to see them go up against each other in this match. Both have already qualified for the next T20 World Cup so there will not be the usual pressure of a qualifier. Scotland have home advantage but Ireland have more depth in their batting and bowling. We are predicting a close contest but with Ireland coming out on top.
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