WI vs IRL 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 2nd ODI

Preview:

West Indies and Ireland will feature in the second ODI of the Ireland tour of the West Indies on January 11. West Indies defeated Ireland by 24 runs in the first match after making 269 runs in the first innings. The Kieron Pollard-led team lost four wickets for just 62 runs before he and Shamrah Brooks added 155 runs for the fifth wicket. Pollard made 69 runs off 66 deliveries while Brooks missed a well-deserved century by a margin of just seven runs. Mark Adair and Craig Young picked three wickets each for Ireland.

Ireland lost their first wicket in the form of William Porterfield for just one run. Andrew Balbirnie and Andy McBrine added 61 runs to the total before McBrine had to retire hurt. Harry Tector who joined Balbirnie next made a half-century. But the middle-order couldn’t carry on the momentum and Ireland suffered a loss.

Match Details:

West Indies vs Ireland, Second ODI

Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

Date & Time: January 11th, at 8:00 PM IST and 9:30 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

The Sabina Park pitch has enough support for the batters and bowlers. The average score on this pitch is 235 runs, and the team batting second has a higher chance of winning a match. A score of over 300 runs has been achieved only on five occasions.

Probable Playing XIs for WI vs IRL:

West Indies

Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (wk), Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard (c), Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph

Ireland

Andrew Balbirnie (c), William Porterfield, Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Andy McBrine, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Craig Young, Mark Adair, Joshua Little

Top Picks for WI vs IRL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Kieron Pollard made 69 runs off 66 balls. He hit four boundaries and four sixes during his innings. Pollard and Brooks’ partnership was crucial in West Indies’ innings.

Mark Adair picked three wickets in 8.5 overs and gave away just 38 runs. He even bowled a maiden over and made 21 runs off nine balls while batting.

Shamarh Brooks made 93 runs off 89 balls in the first game and his innings was the reason West Indies could put a total of 269 runs on the board.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WI vs IRL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, William Porterfield, Kieron Pollard (c), Mark Adair (vc), Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Joshua Little

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WI vs IRL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Lorcan Tucker, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Andy Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Shamarh Brooks, Curtis Campher, Kieron Pollard, Mark Adair, Alzarri Joseph, Andy McBrine, Odean Smith

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Kieron Pollard, Andy Balbirnie

Vice-Captain Options: Mark Adair, Nicholas Pooran

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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.