England vs Ireland, 2020: 1st ODI - 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips - Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The 1st ODI of the three-match series between England and Ireland will be played at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. This match starts at 3 PM local time (6.30 PM IST) (1 PM GMT).

It will be live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD. Live streaming will be available on Sony LIV.

Preview

The world champions England are all set to take on their neighbours Ireland at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Both the teams played an intra-squad warm-up game to get into the groove and get used to the conditions. Eoin Morgan is the captain of England team even as the Brits’ Test players are rested for this game.

Ireland can upset any top teams on their day. The way they defeated England in the 2011 World Cup is still fresh in the minds of the fans. Meanwhile, this game will be played behind closed doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weather Report

Weather conditions would be bright and sunny and temperature will be around 18-25 degrees Celsius during the match with no chances of rain.

Pitch Report

Rose Bowl’s pitch is quite a balanced wicket. Spinners are likely to come into the game as the day progresses.

Average 1st innings score:​ 248 (In 28 ODIs played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams: Won -12; Lost – 14; NR – 2

Injury & Availability News

(Will be added when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

England

Jonny Bairstow (wk), Jason Roy, James Vince, Eoin Morgan (C), Tom Banton, Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Tom Curran, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.

Bench:​ Liam Dawson, Joe Denly, Reece Topley

Ireland:​

Andrew Balbirnie (C), Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany, William Porterfield, Harry Tector, Kevin O Brien, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Barry McCarthy, Andy McBrine, Joshua Little, Boyd Rankin.

Bench:​ Curtis Campher, Simi Singh, Craig Young.

Top Picks

Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow are currently two of the best openers in the world of cricket and will be a major threat to Ireland. Eoin Morgan has amassed 610 runs in 14 games so far which is the most by any player at the ground. Adil Rashid has taken 8 wickets against Ireland at an average around 18.

Andrew Balbirnie has been in excellent form in ODIs since 2018 and he is expected to lead from front. William Porterfield is the most experienced batsman of Ireland and has mustered 281 runs against England in ODIs. Paul Stirling is another explosive batsman who cannot be ignored.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: ​ Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali

Vice-Captain Options: ​ Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow

Suggested Playing XIs for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – ​ Jonny Bairstow (C)

Batsmen – ​ Jason Roy, Eoin Morgan, James Vince, William Porterfield, Andrew Balbirnie

All-Rounders – Moeen Ali (VC)

Bowlers – ​ Adil Rashid, David Willey, Boyd Rankin, Joshua Little

12th Man – Sam Billings

Suggested Playing XIs for Grand/Mega Leagues

Keeper – ​ Jonny Bairstow

Batsmen – ​ Jason Roy (C), Eoin Morgan, Paul Stirling

All-Rounders – Moeen Ali (VC), ​ Tom Curran, Gareth Delany

Bowlers – ​ Saqib Mahmood, A​dil Rashid, ​ Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy

12th Man – James Vince

Expert Advice:​

This is the first match of the series. It would be wise to wait for the playing XIs of both the teams before finalising your Fantasy teams as many new players might get a chance.

Probable Winners

England is expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.