Cricket Free Tips | ICC T20 World Cup 2022, Super 12 Group 1 – Match 25: AFG vs IRE

AFG vs IRE Match Details 

Match: Afghanistan vs Ireland, Super 12 Group 1- Match 25 | ICC T20 World Cup 2022

Date: Friday, 28 October 2022

Time: 9:30 (GMT+5.5) / 10:00 (GMT+6)

Format: T20I

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

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AFG vs IRE Preview

• Ireland’s victory over England in their most recent match will boost their morale as they return to the same field.
• Since they haven’t won a game, Afghanistan would be under pressure, and these circumstances don’t favor them.
• Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie, Ireland’s starters, are in good shape, which increases the team’s chances.

 

On Friday afternoon, Match 25 of the 2022 T20 World Cup will feature Afghanistan vs. Ireland. After losing to England and having their match against New Zealand called off before a ball had been played, Afghanistan is still searching for their first victory of the season. On Wednesday, Ireland defeated England at this location in a memorable victory. The Super 12 stage match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground gets underway at 15:00 local time.

Although they have had trouble winning recently, Afghanistan still has a good record against Ireland overall. They’ll want to capitalize on Ireland’s supposedly weak spot against fast bowling.

After defeating England in their most recent game, Ireland will feel certain they can defeat any team in this championship. They defeated Afghanistan in their most recent IT20 match, so they will be very confident going into this game.

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AFG vs IRE Weather Report

The weather for Friday afternoon in Melbourne is expected to be extremely muggy and rainy.

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AFG vs IRE Match Toss Prediction

Although Ireland defeated England on Wednesday by electing to bat first, we anticipate that both captains will opt to field first for this game.

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AFG vs IRE Pitch Report

The vast boundaries in Melbourne are challenging to clear, thus it is never the simplest venue to bat. You may anticipate that the surface will provide grip for the spinners and assistance to quick bowlers.

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Afghanistan Team News & Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan vs. New Zealand game did not involve a toss or any play on Wednesday night in Melbourne, and we anticipate that the starting lineup for the England game will be used. With no injuries to worry about and a point against New Zealand, Afghanistan will be happy.

Recent form – NR L L L L

Afghanistan’s Probable XI

Mohammad Nabi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Hazratullah Zazai,  Ibrahim Zadran, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Najibullah Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Usman Ghani.

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Ireland Team News & Probable Playing XIs

In place of Simi Singh, a spinner who had been costly in the loss to Sri Lanka, 24-year-old bowling all-arounder Fionn Hand made his lone IT20 debut against England. Ben Stokes, who bowled by hand, should benefit from the pitch again this game.

Recent form – W L W W L

Ireland’s Probable XI

Andy Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Barry McCarthy, Fionn Hand, Josh Little, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Harry Tector, and Gareth Delany.

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AFG vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)

Team	Won	Lost
Afghanistan	2	3
Ireland	3	2

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AFG vs IRE – Super 12 Group 1- Match 25, Dream 11

Wicket-keeper

• Lorcan Tucker
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters

• Paul Stirling 
• Andy Balbirnie (c)
• Ibrahim Zadran

All-Rounders

• Mohammad Nabi 
• Gareth Delany
• Curtis Campher

Bowlers

• Barry McCarthy
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman (vc)
• Fazalhaq Farooqi

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AFG vs IRE Prediction

Winning the toss

• Afghanistan

Top batsman

• Afghanistan – Ibrahim Zadran  
• Ireland – Paul Stirling

Top bowler

• Afghanistan – Rashid Khan
• Ireland – Josh Little

Most sixes

• Afghanistan – Ibrahim Zadran
• Ireland – Andy Balbirnie

Player of the Match

• Afghanistan – Rashid Khan

Team Scores Batting First

• Afghanistan – 160+
• Ireland – 150+

Afghanistan is the favorite to win this match.

 

Given the predicted bad weather, this may end up being a rain-shortened match with very little batting time for both teams. Regardless of how long the game lasts, we predict that both teams will view it as a match they can win and try to attack right away. We anticipate a competitive match, with Afghanistan coming out on top.