T20 World Cup 2022 Warm-up, NAM vs IRE Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Namibia will take on Ireland in the fourth ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up match on Tuesday, 11th October at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Namibia, who will take on Sri Lanka in the first Group Stage fixture of this year's edition, will take on Ireland and Zimbabwe in their two allocated warm-up games.

Meanwhile, Ireland head into the tournament after toppling a spirited Afghanistan team 3-2 in a five-match T20I series. They will face Sri Lanka in their other warm-up fixture before taking on Zimbabwe in their first Group Stage game of the upcoming tournament on the 17th of October.

NAM vs IRE Match Details

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Date and Time: October 11, 1:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

NAM vs IRE Pitch Report

The surface at the MCG provides equal opportunity to the batters as well as the bowlers. While the bowlers are expected to get some early movement and extra bounce with the new ball, the batters usually enjoy their time at the venue thanks to the decent bounce and carry. The surface remains unchanged throughout the game with spinners barely getting a sniff at the stiff pitch.

NAM vs IRE Squads

Namibia:

Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Divan la Cock, Stephan Baard, Nicol Loftie Eaton, Jan Frylinck, David Wiese, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni, Lungameni, Michael van Lingen, Ben Shikongo, Karl Birkenstock, Lohan Louwrens, Helao Ya France.

Ireland:

Andrew Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Conor Olphert, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young

NAM vs IRE Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Paul Stirling:

While Ireland boasts of some really talented young and upcoming superstars in their ranks, veteran opening batter Paul Stirling remains their most valuable asset in the format. The globetrotting cricketer is the fifth leading run scorer in T20Is and is one of the most exciting batters in the format. A lot will be riding on his experienced shoulders as Ireland eyes a morale-boosting victory in their first game.

Probable best bowler

Joshua Little:

Joshua Little, a left-arm medium pacer from Dublin has been at the center of all good things for the Men in Green with the 22-year-old grabbing 17 scalps in his previous ten T20Is. His ability to move the ball around at the nascent stages of the match will come in handy in the Australian conditions.

Today’s Match Prediction: Ireland to win the match

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Disclaimer: This 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.