Last Updated on 6 months by Charbel Coorey
India (IND) will start their campaign in the 8th match of the 2024 T20 World Cup against Ireland (IRE). The venue is the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, which is in the spotlight regarding the pitch and outfield.
India start as the favourites, but Ireland is known as the “Giant Killers” and are not to be taken lightly. Considering the pitches, especially the pitch here in New York, Rohit Sharma’s decision to pick four spinners is looking like a great move.
The likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal can wreak havoc in this match and then you have the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj and Arshdeep Singh in the pace department. Not to forget Hardik Pandya’s all-round abilities.
It will be interesting to see how the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav & Rishabh Pant will go on a very difficult surface for batting. The likes of Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube and Rishabh Pant will have a task in their hands to tackle the spinners.
Ireland’s biggest challenge will be to post a good total against India’s bowling. Their top batters are not in the best of form, but they do have a bowling unit that can make life tough for any batting line-up in world cricket. The likes of Mark Adair, Josh Little & Barry McCarthy alongside Craig Young, Curtis Campher and even George Dockrell will be the key players for the Irish side.
The experienced duo of Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling must be at their best if they are to do well in this game. Harry Tector’s current form will be a headache for the team while Lorcan Tucker too hasn’t been at his best recently.
Match Details
- 8th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 between India & Ireland.
- Time: 10:30 AM (Local) & 8:00 PM (IST).
- Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.
2024 T20 World Cup 8th Match: IND vs IRE Possible Playing XIs
India: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Rishabh Pant (wk), 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Arshdeep Singh/Mohammad Siraj
Ireland: 1. Andy Balbirnie, 2. Paul Stirling (c), 3. Lorcan Tucker (wk), 4. Harry Tector, 5. Curtis Campher, 6. George Dockrell, 7. Gareth Delaney, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Barry McCarthy/Graham Hume, 10. Joshua Little, 11. Craig Young/Ben White
Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 8th Match of the T20 World Cup: Top Dream11 Picks for IND vs IRE
Top Batter Picks:
- Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli is coming off an exceptional IPL season and he’s India’s main man with the bat in the T20 World Cups. He is expected to open the innings which is his best place and will be a no brainer in your fantasy teams.
- Rohit Sharma: Indian skipper is another must-pick in your fantasy teams. He averages 74.50 against Ireland at a strike-rate of 138 including two fifties in three innings. He has looked to take on the bowling in recent times and is known for scoring big scores when he gets going.
- Rishabh Pant: Rishabh Pant looked in sublime touch in the practice game against Bangladesh. He was in good form in IPL 2024 as well. Pant is expected to bat at three which makes him a very valuable pick from fantasy point of view.
- Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar Yadav is amongst the best T20 batters in world cricket. He is capable of winning games from any situation on his own. His recent form has been hot and cold but he is a good player of spin bowling and a key batter for India in the middle order.
Top All-Rounder Picks:
- Ravindra Jadeja: Ravindra Jadeja can go through any batting unit if the pitch continues to behave the way it has in the first game in New York. He is amongst the best left-arm spinners in world cricket and can be India’s best bowler in this game. Try him as C/VC in GLs/Mini GLs.
- Mark Adair: Mark Adair will lead Ireland’s bowling attack and he is more than handy with the bat in hand. He can cause troubles for the Indian batters and is a very important player for his side.
- Axar Patel: Axar Patel is another bowler who will love bowling on the pitch at New York. He is expected to play this game and it will be a tough ask for the Irish batters to counter his bowling. A top pick for your fantasy teams.
- Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya brings a lot of value with both bat and ball in your fantasy teams. He may not contribute a lot with the bat but is expected to bowl at least couple of overs and can pick up a wicket or two easily. Pandya looked in good touch in the practice match against Bangladesh.
Top Bowler Picks:
- Jasprit Bumrah: I don’t think I need to explain why you must pick Jasprit Bumrah in your fantasy teams. He is the best pacer in world cricket, can bowl in any phase and a proven match-winner.
- Kuldeep Yadav: Kuldeep Yadav will love the conditions in New York. He picks up wickets in clusters on his day and will fancy his chances in this match.
- Josh Little: Josh Little has grown immensely in the last couple of years. He will be a key bowler for his team and can trouble the Indian openers with his left-arm angle on a pitch which has something for the bowlers with the new ball.
Other Players to consider in your Fantasy Cricket Teams
- Curtis Campher: Camphor will bowl 2-3 overs and will bat in the middle overs. He has been in decent form recently and can be a top differential pick for this match.
- Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep Singh will bowl with the new ball and can pick up a couple of wickets upfront in the powerplay. He will be an excellent differential pick for this game irrespective of the toss.
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium New York Pitch Report & Weather
Run scoring will be very difficult and the batters will have to work hard on this pitch. The pitch is expected to be two-paced and there will be plenty of assistance for the pacers with the new ball. Spinners will love bowling here as there will be grip and turn off the pitch. Teams may prefer chasing but batting first won’t be a bad option at all.
Humidity will be around 70-80% during the match time. The temperature will be around 22-24 degrees Celsius with no chance of rain.
2024 T20 World Cup 8th Match: IND vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams
Top Captaincy & VC Picks for IND vs IRE:
- Ravindra Jadeja: Conditions suit his style of bowling and he can pick up 2-3 wickets easily on his day.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Will bowl in the powerplay and then in the death overs. One of the best in world cricket.
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The stats in this article are courtesy of the below sources:
- ESPNcricinfo records
- Bigbashboard.com
