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Ireland T20 Tri-Series Match 4: IRE vs NED Preview Dream11 & MyTeam11 Prediction. Ireland vs Netherlands Preview Dream11 & MyTeam11

In another high scoring match at Dublin, Ireland, the lowest ranked side in this T20I Tri-Series, chased down 194 with such ease against an in-form Scotland side. That they did so without Paul Stirling, their top T20I batsman in 2019, is cause for encouragement a month out from the World T20 Qualifier. The likes of Boyd Rankin, Gareth Delany and Andy Balbirnie were superb, and they will be out to continue the momentum.

Can the Netherlands bounce back after their tough outing two days ago? On the end of the sixth highest T20I score of all time, the Dutch are in need of a confidence boost against the hosts. They have a strong record against Ireland in T20Is (five wins in eight completed matches), and this is a good time to build on it.

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Key to an Ireland win

Restricting Scotland to a sub-200 score gave the Irish a chance. In the absence of Paul Stirling, who could be out again today, the top three of Gareth Delaney, Kevin O’Brien and Andy Balbirnie got Ireland off to a rapid start. Given the Netherlands conceded such a big score vs Scotland two days ago, a fast start today by Ireland can push the Dutch right onto the back foot. Can Gareth Delaney have another strong outing? Will Andy Balbirnie continue his consistent run of form in 2019? With Kevin O’Brien also enjoying a strong 2019, the middle order can have a good platform to play off.

Also, Boyd Rankin’s experience came to the fore against Scotland. His wickets early and late on helped restrict the Scots, which included the dangerous Kyle Coetzer. With Gareth Delaney providing excellent support, Ireland realised the value of a key bowling partnership. However, others, such as Stuart Thompson and Mark Adair, will be asked to improve their economy rate to below 10 an over. Can the Irish make inroads into the Netherlands’ top order and then build on it?

Key to a Netherlands win

The absence of Ryan ten Doeschate and Roelof van der Merwe leaves a hole in the Netherlands’ middle order. Skipper Pieter Seelaar was simply brilliant in filling that gap against Scotland. However, more is needed from the top order, after the top three contributed just 16 runs combined last game. Tobias Visee, Max O’Dowd and Ben Cooper, all whom have had a solid year in T20 Cricket, need some form under their belt in this series.

Also, can the Netherlands bowlers restrict Ireland’s top order, who were in blistering form yesterday? Seven bowlers were used by Netherlands against Scotland, of which only Fred Klaasen conceded less than 10 an over. The likes of Paul van Meekeren and Pieter Seelar need to build dot ball pressure, of which the Dutch can then turn into wickets. The key will be winning the powerplay period and then putting pressure on Ireland’s middle order, which contains quite a few accumulators.

Possible Playing 11

It remains to be seen if Paul Stirling has overcome his niggle to play in this match.

Ireland: 1. Gareth Delaney, 2. Kevin O’Brien, 3. Andy Balbirnie, 4. Harry Tector, 5. Gary Wilson (c & wk), 6. Lorcan Tucker, 7. Shane Getkate, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Stuart Thompson, 10. David Delaney/George Dockrell, 11. Boyd Rankin

Netherlands: 1. Tobias Visee, 2. Max O’Dowd, 3. Ben Cooper, 4. Pietar Seelaar (c), 5. Bas de Leede, 6. Scott Edwards (wk), 7. Antonius Staal, 8. Shane Snater, 9. Clayton Floyd, 10. Paul van Meekeren, 11. Fred Klaasen

Pitch and Conditions

Good batting conditions are expected again in Dublin, where big totals in the region of 200 have been common in T20s since 2018.

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Stats and Facts

• Netherlands have won five of eight completed T20Is against Ireland.
• Ireland’s top three (O’Brien, Delaney and Balbirnie) scored 133 runs off just 69 balls against Scotland.
• Tobias Visee (118 runs in three T20Is) and Max O’Down (114 in four T20Is) are Netherlands’ all-time T20I run-scorers vs Ireland.

Dream11 & MyTeam11 Prediction

Match Prediction

Expect plenty of runs once again. Ireland, at home, might just have enough in them to pick up their second straight win in this series.

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