IRE vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update for 1st ODI

Match Preview:

Ireland (IRE) will face the challenge of New Zealand (NZ) in 1st ODI of the bilateral ODI series. Ireland are coming into this series after facing a loss in the T20I series against India, but would look to start positively. They will rely on the performances of Mark Adair and Andy Balbirnie.

On the other hand, NZ will miss the services of Covid positive Mitchell Santner, and Tom Latham will be the stand-in skipper. The players like Glenn Phillips and Lockie Ferguson will be the key players.

Match Details:

Ireland vs New Zealand, 1st ODI

Venue: The Village, Dublin

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV

Date & Time: 10th July at 3:00 PM IST and 10:30 AM Local Time

Pitch Report:

It is a belter of a surface, and the batters will have a good time at this ground with lesser boundary dimensions as well. A total of 270 should be the par score on this venue, and bowlers will have to be proficient with their line-lengths.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

IRE vs NZ, 1st ODI Probable Playing XIs:

Ireland:

Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie (c), Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Craig Young

New Zealand:

Tom Latham (c & wk), Martin Guptill, Will Young, Finn Allen, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson

Top Picks for IRE vs NZ, 1st ODI Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

Glenn Phillips:

The experienced batter was in good form in the T20 Blast and County Championship 2022. He has 645 runs in 35 ODIs.

Andy Balbirnie:

The skipper of the Irish team has been one of the finest contributors in recent years. In 85 ODIs, he has garnered 2533 runs at an average of 32.89.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Andy Mcbrine:

The proven performer has delivered contributions in both departments. In 65 ODIs, he has scalped 74 wickets and scored 573 runs.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Mark Adair:

Adair has been an impressive performer for Ireland.  In 24 ODIs, he has scored 23 scalps and 226 runs.

Lockie Ferguson:

The speedster was terrific with his tracer bullets in IPL 2022. He has scalped 69 wickets in 37 ODIs, with best figures of 5/45.

Top Picks- Wicketkeeper

Tom Latham:

The Kiwi captain has the abilities and the track record to lead the team from the front at the opening slot. In 105 ODIs, he has close to 3000 runs in the 50-overs format.

IRE vs NZ Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Tom Latham, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Glenn Phillips, Andy Balbirnie (c), Michael Bracewell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Lockie Ferguson (vc), Ish Sodhi, Craig Young

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

Tom Latham, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Glenn Phillips (c), Marin Guptill, Michael Bracewell, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair(vc) , Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Craig Young

IRE vs NZ Risky Captaincy Choices:

Paul Stirling:

Although the experienced batter has been in good form leading up to this series, he is not consistent enough to be the captain.

Michael Bracewell:

The all-rounder has been impressive in the domestic tournaments but has not featured in many international games.

Players you should avoid:

Gareth Delany:

Delany was a major disappointment in the T20I series against India and will need to better himself in this game.

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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.