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

After winning its warm-up game against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka will now face Ireland in its second practice game, to be played at The Junction Oval in Melbourne on October 13 (Thursday). 

Speaking about Ireland, they lost their first practice game against Namibia despite restricting them to a low total. Both teams will look to rectify their mistakes from the last game before starting their 2022 T20 World Cup campaign.

Match Details

Venue: The Junction Oval, Melbourne

Date and Time: October 13, 9:30 AM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report

The wicket at Junction Oval has assisted the team batting first. The pitch offers purchase to the spinners and the batting might not be easy on the wicket. There is a good possibility of rain interrupting the match as well. 

Squads

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

Ireland

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

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Kusal Mendis:

Sri Lanka's senior batter Kusal Mendis was in top-notch form against Zimbabwe. The opening batter top-scored for his team with a 29-ball 54. Mendis will look to continue his good form with the bat ahead as well.

Probable best bowler

Barry McCarthy:

Ireland's pacer Barry McCarthy bowled with a lot of discipline in his previous outing. The right-arm pacer also scalped one wicket and kept the batters guessing with his line and lengths. McCarthy will want to emulate his performance in the upcoming game. 

Today’s Match Prediction: Sri Lanka win the match

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.