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Ireland v Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Preview Dream11

Charbel Coorey

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July 12, 2019 at 8:44 am

Ireland v Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Preview Dream11 Prediction. IRE vs ZIM 2nd T20I Preview Dream11 Prediction

The 2019 World Cup Semi Finals are complete, with England and New Zealand progressing through to the Final. Ireland and Zimbabwe will now engage in the 2nd T20I, after the first was washed out.

This series is significant for both sides. Ireland, coming off their first ever ODI series whitewash over a Test nation, will be participating in the World T20 2020 Qualifier in October-November along with Zimbabwe. Both sides need a lift, with next year’s World T20 a chance to compete on the world stage after both missed out on qualification to the ongoing 50-over World Cup. Will it be the same theme as the ODI series, or will Zimbabwe find some form in what has been a tough tour of Europe to date?

Also read: What went wrong for India in their Semi Final?

Key to an Ireland win

Ireland need to have a better T20I series than their last assignment. Their bowlers went the distance in India against Afghanistan. Here, they have the opportunity to improve their bowling against attacking batting. Youngsters make up a significant part of their squad, with Boyd Rankin (if picked) key to making breakthroughs along with the likes of Mark Adair and George Dockrell. Also, we could see the first of Gareth Delany in an Ireland shirt, with the all-rounder keen to make an immediate impact after missing out on any opportunity due to rain a few days ago.

Also, can Ireland’s batsmen build confidence ahead of the World T20 Qualifier? Paul Stirling and Kevin O’Brien were strong as an opening partnership against Afghanistan earlier in the year, and will be key again in getting Ireland off to good starts. Can they pounce on a Zimbabwe side lacking confidence? Will the likes of Andy Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker and Mark Adair ensure momentum is sustained in the remaining overs?

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Key to a Zimbabwe win

Zimbabwe’s batting has been a mess in recent times. Early wickets has been the key theme, losing three for not many in each of the three ODIs against Ireland. With confidence low and increasing it crucial, Zimbabwe must produce a strong powerplay they can build on. Will Hamilton Masakadza finally deliver? Can Zimbabwe put together a good performance as a unit, rather than relying on individual efforts i.e. Craig Ervine and Sean Williams?

Also, can the bowlers make inroads? Kyle Jarvis hasn’t picked up the wickets expected of him, but his ability still keeps Ireland on watch. The top three for Ireland will be key wickets, so the aim for Zimbabwe has to be to deliver to Ireland a dose of what they received in the ODIs: early wickets. It is then they can look to effectively target a middle order that lacks some experience.

Another very disappointing display by Zimbabwe.

3-0 whitewash in Ireland follows a 2-0 loss in The Netherlands.

There is enough experience in this Zimbabwe squad to avoid losing 5 straight on a tour like this.#IREvZIM #Cricket
— CricBlog (@cric_blog) July 8, 2019

Ireland v Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Preview Dream11 – Zimbabwe’s batting is not firing.

Pitch and conditions

Poor weather ruined the first T20I. The forecast for the second match is more promising, with overcast conditions and minimal rain expected. The pitch at Belfast had something in it for everyone in the ODIs and could be the case again.

Also read: Brilliant New Zealand make India live out their worries

Possible Playing 11

Ireland: 1. Paul Stirling, 2. Kevin O’Brien, 3. Andy Balbirnie, 4. Gary Wilson (c), 5. Lorcan Tucker, 6. George Dockrell, 7. Mark Adair, 8. Shane Getkate/Gareth Delany, 9. Andy McBrine, 10. Boyd Rankin, 11. Josh Little

Zimbabwe: 1. Hamilton Masakadza (c), 2. Ryan Burl, 3. Craig Ervine, 4. Brendan Taylor (wk), 5. Sean Williams, 6. Sikandar Raza, 7. Solomon Mire, 8. Richmond Mutumbami, 9. Kyle Jarvis, 10. Donald Tiripano/Chris Mpofu, 11. Tendai Chatara

Dream11 Prediction

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Also read: CWC 2019 2nd Semi Final Preview Dream11: Will pre-tournament favourites England reach the CWC 2019 Final?

Stats and Facts

Ireland and Zimbabwe have met in just one T20I previously.
The Irish won the clash in the 2014 World T20 by three wickets, hitting the winning runs off the final ball.
Zimbabwe’s recent Super-Over win over Netherlands broke a losing streak of 11 matches in T20Is.
Both teams will be participating in the World T20 2020 Qualifier kicking off in the UAE in October.

Match Prediction

Hopefully the weather allows for cricket this time around.

Confidence is crucial ahead of the World T20 Qualifier, and Ireland are playing with greater freedom. Ireland to win and take a 1-0 series lead with one game to play after this.

Also read: Where to now for Afghanistan after team management’s rubbish hurt their World Cup campaign?

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CWC 2019 Semi Final 1 talking points: India v New Zealand

Charbel Coorey

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July 11, 2019 at 8:52 am

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CWC 2019 Semi Final 1 talking points: India v New Zealand. IND vs NZ: 5 key talking points from the first 2019 World Cup Semi Final

The beauty of cricket in two days. India were hot favourites for this game having finished top of the league stage. One of the favourites to the lift the trophy from the beginning. Surely, they would get through the Semi Final against a side struggling recently, and against whom they won 4-1 in their own backyard earlier in the year?

New Zealand weren’t given much of a chance in this match. They looked the more favourable opponent after crawling into the Semi Finals. Perhaps even fortunately. Their batting reflected the struggle that has been associated with their campaign. Martin Guptill looked like he could knock out anyone who would come within five yards of him after being dismissed early again.

In the end, he was the man who delivered the final clutch moment. New Zealand were jubilant, even though Kane Williamson dared not to show it, knowing the job is just half done. Despite a number of contrasts, he has matched Brendon McCullum’s feat in getting New Zealand to a World Cup Final. Like the Semi Final of the 2015 edition, it was one to remember.

Indeed, this match had it all. What a ride it was. Here are five talking points from a classic ODI match.

1. New Zealand’s batting approach justified

It takes a lot of guts to make the call that the pitch – which looked good to the eye – will be as challenging for the opposition as it is for you. New Zealand were crawling in the first half of their innings, reminiscent of their crawl to the Semi Finals. Martin Guptill was out cheaply, Ross Taylor couldn’t get going early and Kane Williamson hit out trying to up the ante.

Even the score predictor believed New Zealand should and would up the ante. 288 was still considered possible at the halfway mark with New Zealand still 17 away from 100. However, they never panicked. Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor played crucial knocks, knowing they could back their bowlers with a score in the region of 240, especially if they make India live out their worst nightmares. They did.

2. India’s worst nightmares come the fore

India were one of the favourites for the World Cup. They were even the team to beat with the form of their top three and England’s mid-tournament slump. However, at the back of everyone’s mind was the 2017 Champions Trophy Final: what happens if their top three is dismissed cheaply in a big game? Will their unfinished search for the right combinations come back to haunt them?

Rohit Sharma had a fantastic campaign. He will be opener in the team of the tournament. However, he offered chances – five to be exact – over the course of the campaign. He had to be chance-less in such a big game as luck is always bound to run out. It wasn’t the case. With Virat Kohli and KL Rahul then following within the first five overs, India’s Achilles heel was reality in a chase in a knockout match. All you had to do was check Twitter to capture the mood.

Surely, going forward, India need to look at ways to ensure that there isn’t too much reliance on their top three. MS Dhoni tried his best, but the lack of strike rotation from India’s middle order in this tournament was something they didn’t want to encounter in the knockouts. Is Kohli the answer to their longstanding number four problem? Will they give the likes of Rishabh Pant longer rope in the coming years? Can they stick to combinations? We shall see.

3. Bits and pieces cricketer?

Sanjay Manjrekar is the subject of much criticism. After his comments regarding Ravindra Jadeja, it is easy to see why. Michael Vaughan joined the millions shocked at the statement, so much so that it got him blocked on Twitter.

BREAKING NEWS .. I have been blocked by @sanjaymanjrekar .. !!! #CWC19
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 9, 2019

Manjrekar was so wrong about calling Jadeja a “bits and pieces” cricketer that New Zealand were left to deal with a five-star Jadeja. The comments actually helped take India so close, spurring Jadeja on beyond the world of social media, delivering an incredible all-round performance to nearly get India home. 2/34, a bullet run out to dismiss Taylor, a great catch next ball to save even more runs and then one of the all-time World Cup knockout epics showed Jadeja’s value as a cricketer. His gesture to the commentary box after reaching 50 said it all. It is time for India to play him more often in ODIs.

Also read: CWC 2019 2nd Semi Final Preview Dream11: Will pre-tournament favourites England reach the CWC 2019 Final?

4. Kane Williamson’s captaincy + New Zealand’s bowling and fielding magnificent

‘Swing’ was the key word on everyone’s lips. The first few overs would dictate the run chase. New Zealand had to strike multiple times early. It certainly turned out to be the case with India suffering that nightmare start.

Matt Henry showed why he has been preferred ahead of Tim Southee – the early wicket of Rohit Sharma rocked India to its core. Trent Boult, who had a slowish start to the campaign, has delivered when his side has needed him to – the wicket of Virat Kohli was like an earthquake in the hearts of India fans. Then, enter Lockie Ferguson and Mitchell Santner, and New Zealand were in prime position to build further pressure. The captaincy of Kane Williamson elicited calm and composure right till the end. He really is a gem.

This is before mentioning New Zealand’s incredible fielding. Tom Latham was a rock behind the stumps. Jimmy Neesham’s catch to dismiss Dinesh Karthik was so good that even straight men fell more in love with ‘Neesh’.

Then came the main course.

Martin Guptill has had a poor tournament. His face in the changing room after getting dismissed cheaply again told the story. However, he delivered such a big clutch moment that broke the hearts of hundreds of millions, running out India’s last hope with an unbelievable pick up and throw in the penultimate over to all-but-seal victory. Ian Smith’s amazing commentary just added to the spectacle. Could this be the moment that spurs Guptill on to go big in the Final? New Zealand would hope so.

"Oh direct hit! Is this the World Cup? It's Martin Guptill! Is this the final!?"

Just one word to describe Ian Smith's commentary in those nervy final moments of #INDvNZ – Passionate. #CWC19 | #BackTheBlackCaps pic.twitter.com/qJ1lzty0zP
— ICC (@ICC) July 10, 2019

CWC 2019 Semi Final 1 talking points: Ian Smith at his best.

5. Virat Kohli’s terrible record in World Cup knockouts

Virat Kohli in World Cup knockouts
24 (33) vs Aus
9 (21) vs Pak
35 (49) vs SL
3 (8) vs BAN
1 (13) vs AUS
1 (6) vs NZ
Inns – 6
Runs – 73
Avg – 12.1
SR – 56.1#CWC19
— JSK (@imjsk27) July 10, 2019

CWC 2019 Semi Final 1 talking points: Kohli’s poor record.

Virat Kohli is one of the all-time greats in ODI Cricket. His name has to be mentioned when discussing the best ODI batsmen of all time, given how prolific he has been for a number of years.

However, his record in World Cup knockouts can work against him. The marginal LBW call against him was another low score in such games for Kohli. It was a fatal mistake, with his front foot well outside the line of off-stump against an in-swinging delivery.

In six innings, he has scored just 73 runs at 12.1. His important 35 against Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup Final makes up nearly half his runs in WC knockouts, which is not the kind of return expected of such a player.

All things being equal, he will have at least one more World Cup to get it right. That too at home. For now, though, it is a matter of what could have been.

Also read: CWC 2019 2nd Semi Final Preview Dream11: Will pre-tournament favourites England reach the CWC 2019 Final?

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CWC 2019 Semi Final 2: Australia v England Preview Dream11

Charbel Coorey

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July 9, 2019 at 8:44 am

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CWC 2019 Semi Final 2: Australia v England Preview Dream11. AUS vs ENG Preview Dream11 Prediction

Hearts will be beating fast. Twitter accounts are on the line. One of the biggest rivalries in World Cricket takes centre stage as hosts England play arch-rivals Australia for a spot in the 2019 World Cup Final.

Australia face the hosts and pre-tournament favourites after losing their final group game against South Africa. Injury concerns will be another test of Australia’s resolve, with their reputation of overcoming adversity to come to the fore again. Often below their best in CWC 2019, Australia still managed to pick up crucial wins along the way to become the first team to have qualified, including a convincing win over England at Lord’s. However, the possible selections – including no Glenn Maxwell – looks a risk.

?| A #CWC19 selection bombshell with Glenn Maxwell facing the axe for Australia's semi-final against England: https://t.co/HMwVjHrqYM @SamLandsberger
— Herald Sun Sport (@heraldsunsport) July 9, 2019

It was far from smooth going for England in the group stage. Defeats to Sri Lanka and Australia had even their most ardent believers losing a little faith, eventually sitting outside the top four before their final two games against India and New Zealand. However, England held their nerve well, batting strongly first up to set up their final two victories to seal their Semi Final spot. Will England knock the arch enemy out of the World Cup and reach the Final?

Also read: Can this England side be considered ‘great’ even if they go onto win the World Cup?

Key to an England win

England will be tough to beat if they get the opportunity to bat first. After all, they have won all such games in CWC 2019, with their three defeats coming while chasing. However, regardless of whether they win the toss or not, plenty rests on the England batsmen’s ability to handle the occasion. Jason Roy’s return to the side has been a big boost for Jonny Bairstow and England, enabling the hosts to get off to flying starts that has them playing from in-front. With Stoinis a chance to play as the fifth bowler despite injury concerns, England have a significant opportunity to put significant pressure on Australia. Can the openers win their battle against Mitchell Starc and Jason Behrendhorff? How well will England’s middle order fare? Will it be the day Jos Buttler fires after a bit of a lean spell?

Also, plenty rests on England’s bowlers. They were too short at Lord’s against Australia, which was reflective of their lack of adaptability at times in the ODI format. With overcast (and possible rain) conditions forecast for Edgbaston, it is a good shout to test the front-foot techniques of Aaron Finch and David Warner. Can England target Steve Smith early and then Australia’s new-look middle order?

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Key to an Australia win

A few injuries can be cause for increased nerves at this time of the tournament. However, Australia, while not at their best at times, have shown that they have the ingredients to turn it on when it counts. More is needed from Steve Smith, and there is no better time than now to deliver a big innings. Before that, though, the partnership between Aaron Finch and David Warner can dictate the direction this game will go in. They have been terrific as an opening partnership in CWC 2019, and if they can overcome Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes early, confidence can grow. However, much rests on the out-of-form Marcus Stoinis to get going right away with murmurs that Glenn Maxwell is set to be dropped.

Also, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Jason Behrendhorff are crucial. They blew England away early at Lord’s, but pitch conditions in Edgbaston will likely be suited more for batting. Jason Behrendhorff’s value is in his ability to swing the ball, so maximising any available movement with good line and full length is crucial along with Starc up top. England’s opening stand, like Australia’s, can be the difference between winning and losing, so it’s key for Australia to force an England rebuild in the middle overs, especially with the possibility that Stoinis will be needed to bowl 10 overs.

Very worried about Australia's possible selections for the Semi Final.

Stoinis should not be playing ahead of Maxwell. It's made even worse with Stoinis carrying injuries and will be the 5th bowler.

Maxi should play and bat 7.#ENGvAUS #CWC19 #WorldCup2019
— CricBlog (@cric_blog) July 10, 2019

CWC 2019 Semi Final 2: Selection risk.

Pitch and conditions

England will be sweating. Not because it’s hot, but rather at the possibility of some rain and thunderstorms in Edgbaston on Thursday. A reserve day is available should it be needed (and the forecast for Friday is more promising), but if there is no result, Australia will progress as a result of finishing higher on the points table. In regards to the pitch, Edgbaston has been one of the best pitches for batting in CWC 2019 and should remain the same, with a short boundary on one side.

Possible Playing 11

Also read: Can this England side be considered ‘great’ even if they go onto win the World Cup?

Moeen Ali has been left out of the side in recent games for Liam Plunkett. It remains to be seen if England choose to go with more batting cover or the bowling attack that has saw them restrict India and blow New Zealand away.

England: 1. Jonny Bairstow, 2. Jason Roy, 3. Joe Root, 4. Eoin Morgan (c), 5. Ben Stokes, 6. Jos Buttler (wk), 7. Chris Woakes, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Liam Plunkett, 10. Adil Rashid, 11. Mark Wood

Australia’s possible XI has me worried. Glenn Maxwell is reportedly a chance to be axed, which puts more pressure on Marcus Stoinis who has battled injury and poor form all tournament. Peter Handscomb has been confirmed as a starter by Justin Langer and Matthew Wade could play. However, Stoinis part of a five-man attack could backfire.

Australia: 1. Aaron Finch (c), 2. David Warner, 3. Steve Smith, 4. Peter Handscomb, 5. Matthew Wade/Glenn Maxwell, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Alex Carey (wk), 8. Pat Cummins, 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Jason Behrendhorff

Dream11 Prediction

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Stats and Facts

Head-to-head in World Cups: Matches 8, England 2, Australia 6.
Australia beat England by 64 runs in the group stage.
England have not beaten Australia in World Cups since 1992. Now would be a great time to break the drought.
Australia has not won at Edgbaston in 18 years. England has won its past 10 there, across all formats, since 2014.
Australia have never lost a World Cup Semi Final.

Match Prediction

So much rests on the toss, as well as the impact Marcus Stoinis has with both bat and ball.

Australia would be well served batting Maxwell at seven to give him the finisher role. But, with him a chance to be dropped, England can build further pressure on Australia’s middle order.

Heart says Australia, but if England bat first, it will be mighty hard for the Australians to win.

Also read: New Zealand the first team through to the CWC 2019 Final after a great win over India

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CWC 2019 Semi Final 1: India v New Zealand Preview Dream11

Charbel Coorey

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July 8, 2019 at 8:30 am

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CWC 2019 Semi Final 1: India v New Zealand Preview Dream11 Prediction. IND vs NZ Preview Dream11 Prediction

Also read: CWC 2019 2nd Semi Final Preview Dream11: Will pre-tournament favourites England reach the CWC 2019 Final?

It was the topic of conversation ahead of the premier event in ODI cricket. After 29 games, the top four looked all-but-certain. However, one result breathed life into the World Cup, with plenty of talking points in the final stages of the league campaign.

In the end, the three teams most believed would reach the final four did so. One of them is India, who benefited from Australia’s defeat to South Africa to finish first in the table. Powered by Rohit Sharma, India have been efficient without being at their absolute best, which can certainly be a scary proposition for the remaining sides in CWC 2019.

One of those teams is New Zealand. Having crawled into the Semi Finals on the back of three straight defeats, the Black Caps need a significant lift. Their batting has been a source of disappointment for much of the tournament, which came to the fore against remaining Semi Finalists Australia and New Zealand, bowled out for consecutive sub-200 totals. Will the pressure of knockout cricket elevate them or see them exit with barely a whimper?

Also read: Were New Zealand fortunate to make the Semi Finals?

Key to an India win

The loss of Shikhar Dhawan was a blow to India. Fans knew it, with millions almost inconsolable as Dhawan announced the news on social media. However, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul have combined very well to propel India – after some nervy moments, with the latest effort a huge 189-run stand to flatten Sri Lanka. However, a New Zealand bowling attack looking to make amends for a poor start against England will be a different test. How the top three cope with any swing on offer early will be key, before settling in nicely in the middle order to lay a strong platform for the likes of Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya to finish the job.

Also, India’s attack has an opportunity to pounce on New Zealand’s struggling batting lineup. It starts at the top, with India’s opening bowlers key to breaking through early – as they often did in their 4-1 triumph in New Zealand earlier in 2019. Who partners Jasprit Bumrah will be interesting to see, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar struggling for rhythm and control against Sri Lanka. Also, is Kuldeep Yadav confident enough to make a huge impact, and can the Indian attack get the better of Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor, building significant dot-ball pressure along the way? India are the favourites, but there are some questions they would like to answer.

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Key to a New Zealand win

New Zealand’s batting issues have been on display for the cricket world to see. Their batting prowess was in question even when they were winning games, relying too much on Kane Williamson, who has scored nearly one-third of his team’s runs in CWC 2019. The positive for New Zealand is that all it takes now is to get it right on the day, so eyes will be on Martin Guptill to deliver at the top. The prolific Black Caps’ opener has had an under-par tournament, but can he fire to catch India off-guard in such a big game? Will he be the man to take the pressure off Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor, transferring the heat to India’s bowlers instead? Here, New Zealand need their all-rounders finishing well after a strong platform, which has eyes placed firmly on their top four and how well they can rotate the strike.

Also read: Were New Zealand fortunate to make the Semi Finals?

Also, Rohit Sharma has had a magnificent tournament, topping the run-scoring chart in the group stage with a huge 647 runs. However, in-swing against left-arm seam has been a weakness for Rohit in the past, so Trent Boult will also be crucial to New Zealand’s chances. If he can get the ball swinging at a full length, the Black Caps might very well have India in panic mode early, particularly if they force the middle order to rebuild. The fitness of Lockie Ferguson will also be key, as New Zealand missed him badly in their last game as England took advantage of some poor bowling to score 300+ last time out. Can the New Zealand attack work as a unit to restrict India?

Pitch and conditions

The fears from earlier in the tournament have returned. Some showers are expected in Old Trafford for Tuesday, but hopefully not enough to force the game to be restarted on the reserve day. The forecast for the reserve day (Wednesday) is for more rain. In regards to the pitch, it was a belter for the Australia-South Africa match and is likely to play similarly for this match.

Possible Playing 11

India have some questions regarding the makeup of their bowling attack. Mohammed Shami has been in the wickets in CWC 2019, and is a good bet of coming back into the side for such a big game. So too Yuzvendra Chahal, who has outbowled Kuldeep Yadav in the tournament. It remains to be seen if India persist with the five specialist bowlers + Hardik Pandya as they did vs Sri Lanka or employ some extra batting depth.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. KL Rahul, 3. Virat Kohli (c), 4. Rishabh Pant, 5. MS Dhoni (wk), 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Kedar Jadhav/Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 8. Mohammed Shami, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

Tim Southee played his first game of CWC 2019 against England and struggled. If Lockie Ferguson is fit, he will slot straight back in.

England: 1. Martin Guptill, 2. Henry Nicholls, 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Ross Taylor, 5. Tom Latham (wk), 6. Jimmy Neesham, 7. Colin de Grandhomme, 8. Mitchell Santner, 9. Matt Henry, 10. Lockie Ferguson, 11. Trent Boult

Dream11 Prediction

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Stats and Facts

Head-to-head in World Cups: Matches 7, India 3, New Zealand 4.
The India-New Zealand league stage match was washed out. So, this will be the first WC meeting between the sides since 2003.
India beat New Zealand 4-1 in an ODI series earlier this year.
New Zealand have lost their past three matches, but Martin Guptill holds the key. He averages just 26.61 vs India in 30 ODIs. There is no better time than now to deliver.
Rohit Sharma has the most runs in CWC 2019 with 644.

Match Prediction

New Zealand might have been the preferred opponent for the Semi Final, but they can’t be counted out. The likes of Trent Boult, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor and Lockie Ferguson are too good to be ignored.

However, the Black Caps aren’t playing well as a unit at the moment. India are in much better form, and I back them to win and reach the Final.

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Ireland v Zimbabwe 3rd ODI Preview Dream11

Charbel Coorey

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July 7, 2019 at 2:18 pm

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Ireland v Zimbabwe 3rd ODI Preview Dream11. IRE vs ZIM 3rd ODI Preview Dream11 Prediction

The final ODI of the ongoing ODI series will be a dead rubber.

Ireland have won their first bilateral ODI assignment since beating Afghanistan 2-1 in 2017. They did it the hard way on Friday, collapsing from a position of real strength to give Zimbabwe a shot at getting back in the series. However, they held their nerve with the ball, and have the chance to pick up their first ODI series whitewash over a Test nation in their history.

Zimbabwe’s tour of The Netherlands and Ireland was supposed to one of opportunity. It was a chance to make a statement that they deserve more opportunities. Instead, they have lost all four ODIs, with the last one particularly heart-breaking, losing by a small margin to surrender the series. Will they salvage some pride?

Also read: Where to now for Afghanistan after team management’s rubbish hurt their World Cup campaign?