IRE vs PAK Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 3rd T20I match between IRE and NZ?

May 14, 2024, will mark the third time Ireland square off against Pakistan in five days. The third T20I of the series will be held at Castle Avenue, Dublin, the same venue where the first two T20Is between the two sides were played.

The series hangs in the balance after the hosts secured a historic five-wicket win with just one delivery remaining in the first T20I. The visitors staged a strong comeback in the second match, with the chasing side claiming victory again, this time with a more emphatic margin while chasing 11 runs more than the hosts' target in the first encounter, levelling the series with over three overs left.

Following the thrilling turn of events in the first two T20Is, anticipation for the third one is palpable, with expectations soaring for a riveting encounter. Ireland now stands on the cusp of etching their names into the annals of history by potentially clinching a series win, adding another remarkable chapter to their cricketing journey.

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Match Details

Pitch Report

There've been three other T20Is played at Castle Avenue preceding the ongoing series between Ireland and Pakistan. In total, five games have been played so far, with four wins under the belt of chasing teams. The pitch seems to get flatter as the game progresses, with the initial few overs at the starting of the match tending to be a bit two-paced.

Head-to-Head Record

IRE vs PAK Predicted Playing XIs

Ireland:

Andy Bilbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Ben White, Craig Young

Pakistan: 

Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi'

IRE vs PAK Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter:

Mohammad Rizwan: He has been in sublime form in T20Is of late, scoring 295 runs in his previous eight T20Is, at an average of 98.33 and a strike rate of 130.53. He will be looking to continue his fine touch with the bat, which will do his confidence the world of good ahead of facing England in a five-match T20I series to be played in England.

Probable Best Bowler:

Abbas Afridi: Coming on the back of a successful five T20Is between New Zealand and Ireland, respectively, where Abbas had bowled economical spells as well as picked up crucial wickets. Currently, the leading wicket-taker of the series based on a better average than teammate Shaheen, the young  Abbas would be looking to make the most out of this opportunity.

Today's Match Prediction: Pakistan to win the match

Scenario 1

Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 45-55

Ireland: 165-175

Pakistan win the match.

Scenario 2

Pakistan win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay: 55-65

Pakistan win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.