Ireland and Pakistan are set to face off in the second T20I of their three-match series at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin on Sunday.
Following a humiliating loss to the hosts in the first T20I, Pakistan will be determined to bounce back with a strong performance in this match. Meanwhile, Ireland will be aiming to capitalize on their momentum and secure another victory to clinch the series.
Pakistan tour of Ireland 2024, 2nd T20I:
- Date and Time: May 12, 02:00 pm GMT/ 07:30 pm IST/ 03:00 pm local
- Venue: Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin
Clontarf Cricket Club Ground Pitch Report:
The pitch at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground is renowned for its attributes that heavily benefit fast bowlers. Its surface creates optimal conditions for the ball to seam and swing, posing challenges for batters in scoring runs freely. These characteristics are further accentuated in overcast weather conditions, presenting an additional hurdle for the batting team. Considering the nature of the pitch, winning the toss holds great importance. Teams often prefer to bowl first after winning the toss here, as chasing is generally regarded as the more advantageous option on this surface.
IRE vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker
- Batters: Babar Azam, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Saim Ayub
- All-rounders: Mark Adair, Shadab Khan, Curtis Campher
- Bowlers: Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, Shaheen Shah Afridi
IRE vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Saim Ayub (vc)
Choice 2: Babar Azam (c), Harry Tector (vc)
Also READ: IRE vs PAK 2024, T20I Series- Broadcast and Live Streaming details – When & Where to Watch in India, Pakistan, Ireland, UK & other countries
IRE vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Mohammad Rizwan, Paul Stirling, Naseem Shah, Fakhar Zaman
IRE vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 12, 02:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
Ireland: Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling (C), Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Neil Rock, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Benjamin White
Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan