ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019: Day 8, Group B – Match Prediction – Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details

In Group B, Ireland and Jersey will face off. Both teams are hanging in the middle of the points table. Ireland need a victory as they are fifth in the table with a worse Net Run Rate than their opponent. The 10-run defeat at the hands of Canada has put the skids under Gary Wilson and Co. Another loss could put them under pressure. Jersey will also wish to make a comeback after losing to Hong Kong.

In the second match, Oman and Canada will cross swords. Canada is the only unbeaten team in the tournament, having won three games in succession. Their batting has been tremendous with apt support from the bowling unit. Oman hasn’t been mere pushovers either. Barring their loss to Ireland, the side, led by Zeeshan Maqsood, hasn’t put a foot wrong and are second in the table.

Pitch Report

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Out of the nine games thus far, five have been won by the chasing teams. But the last three matches went in favour of the side, batting first. It shows that batting is starting to look difficult on the strip with the progression of games. Hence, teams can opt to bat first and then defend their score.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Nursery 1, Abu Dhabi

At this venue, the first three matches, were won by the team, batting first. But Oman and UAE won their matches chasing. Batting hasn’t been all that easy on the strip and teams have strained to get even 120. The cracks could open up further as the tournament moves ahead.

Weather Report

The playing conditions will be taxing in the morning with the temperature around the 36 degrees Celsius mark. The humidity will be in the 30s. In will stay the same throughout the duration of the two encounters. Players will need to stay hydrated in the hot and humid atmosphere.

Match 32, Ireland vs Jersey, Group B

Ireland

Ireland depends a lot on their top order. Paul Stirling has 168 runs , but will need support from Kevin O’Brien, who has blown a tad hot and cold thus far with only 59 runs. Andrew Balbirnie and Gareth Delany can churn our useful runs and they need to be on top of their game. Mark Adair is the leading wicket-taker with five scalps. Boyd Rankin, Gareth and David Delany have four wickets each.

Probable XI

Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Gareth Delany, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Gary Wilson (C & WK), Mark Adair, Stuart Thompson, George Dockrell, David Delany, Boyd Rankin

Jersey

Probable XI

Nick Ferraby, Harrison Carlyon, Ben Stevens, Jonty Jenner, Nick Greenwood, Benjamin Ward, Corey Bisson, Dominic Blampied, Jake Dunford (wk), Charles Perchard (C), Elliot Miles

Probable Top performers

Gareth Delany – Ireland |  Charles Perchard – Jersey

Broadcast Details

No live telecast

Match Timings – 11:30 IST and 10:00 local.

The prediction is for Ireland to win the match.

Match 34, Oman vs Canada, Group B

Oman

Oman’s batting has put up a collective effort. Openers Khawar Ali and Jatinder Singh have 78 and 96 runs respectively. Leg-spinner Ali also has six wickets in his kitty. Aqib Ilyas has 92 runs at an average of 46. Skipper Maqsood has an average of 43 in the middle. In the bowling department, Bilal Khan and Aamir Kaleem have seven wickets each. Speedster Fayyaz Butt has contributed with five wickets.

Probable XI

Khawar Ali, Jatinder Singh, Aqib Ilyas, Khurram Nawaz, Aamir Kaleem, Zeeshan Maqsood (C), Suraj Kumar (wk), Sandeep Goud, Mohammad Nadeem, Kaleemullah , Bilal Khan

Canada

In the Canadian batting, Nitish Kumar has been in jaw-dropping form. He has three fifties on the trot, having racked up 193 runs at an average of 96.50 and most importantly, at a strike-rate of 180.37. Dhaliwal scored 69 versus Ireland and the knock will give him a lot of confidence. In bowling, Gordon, Heyliger and Eranga will shoulder the pace department. Zafar is the specialist spinner.

Probable XI

Rizwan Cheema, Navneet Dhaliwal (C), Nitish Kumar, Ravinderpal Singh, Hamza Tariq (wk), Dillon Heyliger, Nicholas Kirton, Saad Bin Zafar, Nikhil Dutta, Romesh Eranga, Jeremy Gordon

Probable Top performers

Aamir Kaleem – Oman |  Navneet Dhaliwal – Canada

Broadcast Details

TV– Star Sports 3

Online– Hotstar

Match Timings – 21:00 IST and 19:30 local.

The prediction is for Canada to win the match.