SL vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, T20 World Cup Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 15

Kusal Mendis and Paul Stirling will be key picks for this match.

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Updated - 02 May 2024, 22:00 IST

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Preview

Sri Lanka will face off Ireland in Match 15 of T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (October 23) at Hobart. Sri Lanka secured two victories in three league matches of Round 1, and are in sublime momentum. In their last outing, the Dasun Shanaka-led side posted 162 and won by 16 runs against the Netherlands. The likes of Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga will be their key players.

Ireland, on the other hand, also tasted success in two of their three appearances. In their last game, the Andy Balbirnie-led side stamped their authority over West Indies to secure a nine-wicket victory and reach this stage. In the batting department, Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher are their best performers, while Joshua Little and Gareth Delany have done well with the ball.

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 15th Match

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 23 Oct 2022, Sun, 9:30 AM IST ,Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Weather Report

Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Clouds

5.7Ā°C

90% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

W
W
L
NR
W

Ireland

W
W
L
NR
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

223 Runs

8Ā Matches

214 Runs

7Ā Matches

3

204 Runs

7Ā Matches

177 Runs

8Ā Matches

5

Paul Stirling

IRE - bat

170 Runs

7Ā Matches

6

153 Runs

7Ā Matches

1

163.64

7Ā Matches

2

142.95

8Ā Matches

3

Paul Stirling

IRE - bat

133.86

7Ā Matches

129.20

8Ā Matches

5

Gareth Delany

IRE - bat

127.78

7Ā Matches

6

125.15

7Ā Matches

15 Wkts

8Ā Matches

2

Joshua Little

IRE - bowl

11 Wkts

7Ā Matches

9 Wkts

8Ā Matches

4

Lahiru Kumara

SL - bowl

7 Wkts

6Ā Matches

6 Wkts

8Ā Matches

6

Gareth Delany

IRE - bat

6 Wkts

7Ā Matches

6.42

8Ā Matches

6.70

8Ā Matches

6.82

8Ā Matches

6.89

2Ā Matches

5

Joshua Little

IRE - bowl

7.00

7Ā Matches

6

7.00

7Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, D Shanaka (C), D de Silva, C Asalanka, W Hasaranga, K Mendis (wk), B Rajapaksa, M Theekshana, C Karunaratne, L Kumara, B Fernando

Bench : D Gunathilaka, JF Vandersay, D Chameera, D Madushanka, PM Liyanagamage, D Chandimal, P Jayawickrama, KNA Bandara, MNK Fernando, K Rajitha

Ireland

A Balbirnie (C), H Tector, PR Stirling, Gareth Delany, Simi Singh, Curtis Campher, L Tucker (wk), MR Adair, GH Dockrell, J Little, BJ McCarthy

Bench : Fionn Hand, S Doheny, Connor Olphert, CA Young, GI Hume

Injury and availability news

(will be added if there is an update)

Pitch Report

The same pitch was used for Round 1, which saw a score of 160, as a strong total in most of the matches. The spinners are likely to find a grip from the surface and can break partnerships to put a check on the batters.

150

Average Score

Player Picks

9
C

Paul Stirling IRE | BAT

The swashbuckling batter returned to form and slammed an unbeaten 66 off 48 in the latest outing to help Ireland reach Super 12.

8
C

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

The elegant batter hit 79 off 44 balls in the last league match and has amassed 103 runs in the tournament.

9
C

Wanindu Hasaranga SL | ALL

The skillful spinner scalped seven wickets in three games at an economy of 5.25, with best figures of 3/8.

9.5

Andy Balbirnie IRE | BAT

The Ireland skipper garnered 54 runs in three innings, with a stroke-filled 37 coming in the last game.

6.5

Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWL

The right-arm spinner has bagged five wickets in three appearances at an economy of 6.26, with 2/15 as his best performance.

9

Curtis Campher IRE | ALL

The batting all-rounder mustered 72* off 32 in one of the matches and is the teamā€™s top-scorer with 99 runs. He also has two wickets to his name.

8.5

Lorcan Tucker IRE | WK

The proficient batter has mustered 76 runs in three innings, with a top score of 45*.

8.5

Gareth Delany IRE | BAT

Delany has been terrific with his figures of 3/16 in four overs in the last league match.

8.5

Binura Fernando SL | BOWL

The left-arm pacer was intelligent with his variations to finish with 1/31 and can be a key bowler for Sri Lanka.

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8.5

Barry McCarthy

IRE | BOWL

The right-arm pacer has bowled 12 overs and given away 116 runs while taking only a single wicket.

7.5

Dasun Shanaka

SL | ALL

In three games, Shanaka has garnered only 37 runs and has struggled to get going.

Last Updated On - May 2 2024 10:00 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

5 : 6

IRE

Credits Left
6.5/100

Head To Head
Kusal Mendis
C

8

Lorcan Tucker

8.5

Pathum Nissanka

8

Andy Balbirnie

9.5

Paul Stirling

9

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Gareth Delany

8.5

Curtis Campher
VC

9

Maheesh Theekshana

6.5

Mark Adair

9

Binura Fernando

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

5 : 6

IRE

Credits Left
6.5/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis

8

Lorcan Tucker

8.5

Pathum Nissanka

8

Andy Balbirnie

9.5

Paul Stirling
C

9

Wanindu Hasaranga
VC

9

Gareth Delany

8.5

Curtis Campher

9

Maheesh Theekshana

6.5

Mark Adair

9

Binura Fernando

8.5

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