IRE vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 2nd T20I, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

IRE vs NZ Match Preview:

Ireland (IRE) will face the challenge of New Zealand (NZ) in the second fixture of the bilateral T20I series. The first game of the series witnessed the Kiwi team posting a target of 174, with the contributions of Glenn Phillips and James Neesham. For Ireland, Joshua Little was the pick of the bowlers. Then, Ireland were bundled out for 142, with Curtis Campher as the top scorer. Lockie Ferguson starred with the ball for the visitors.

New Zealand would look to seal a series victory by winning this fixture with the same set of players. On the other hand, Ireland can include all-rounder Andy McBrine in the XI.

IRE vs NZ Match Details:

Ireland vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I

Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

Date & Time: 20th July at 8:30 PM IST and 4:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: FanCode

IRE vs NZ, 2nd T20I Pitch Report:

The pitch assisted both the departments in the first game and a surface can be on similar lines in this fixture as well. A total of 160 will be the par score on the surface, and the teams batting first has won most of the games.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

IRE vs NZ, 2nd T20I Probable Playing XIs:

Ireland:

Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Joshua Little

New Zealand:

Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Dane Cleaver (wk), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy

Top Picks for IRE vs NZ Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batters

Martin Guptill:

The experienced batter has been in good form in this series. After scoring a 100 in the final ODI, Guptill delivered a knock of 24 off 12 in the 1st T20I, laced with five boundaries.

Glenn Phillips:

The swashbuckling player has gradually improved his contributions, as the matches have progressed. In the 1st T20I, Phillips scored 69 off 52 deliveries.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Curtis Campher:

The bright all-rounder has been contributing in a hefty fashion with the willow and is a handy option with the ball as well. In the last game, he scored 29 and took a single wicket.

James Neesham:

Neesham had been in good form leading up to this series. In the first game, he contributed 29 off 16 and finished with 2/19 in three overs.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Mark Adair:

The experienced player has been consistent in terms of wicket-taking abilities and has been useful with the bat. In the last game, Adair picked two wickets and scored 25 runs.

Lockie Ferguson:

The man-in-form has been firing all cylinders in the shortest format. In the first fixture, he finished with figures of 4/14 to help the team in winning the match.

Top Picks- Wicketkeeper

Dane Cleaver:

The talented keeper has scored 1463 runs in 71 T20 innings at a strike rate of 134.46, and was impressive in the Super Smash 2021/22.

IRE vs NZ Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IRE vs NZ Dream11 Team for Fantasy Cricket:

Dane Cleaver, Martin Guptill, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Glenn Phillips (c), Michael Bracewell, James Neesham (vc), Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Lockie Ferguson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IRE vs NZ Dream11 Team for Fantasy Cricket:

Lorcan Tucker, Martin Guptill, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Curtis Campher (vc), Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Lockie Ferguson (c)

IRE vs NZ Risky Captaincy Choices:

Paul Stirling:

Although, the experienced campaigner has been in good form, he has thrown away his wickets in this series in an indifferent fashion and would be a risky choice.

Dane Cleaver:

He made his T20I debut in the first game of this series and delivered a knock of 5. He still needs a little time to settle down in international cricket.

Players you should avoid:

Craig Young:

The key pacer of the Irish team, Young has underperformed in this series, with not enough wickets under his belt.

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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.