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Women’s Ashes: EngW v AusW 2nd ODI Preview Dream11

Charbel Coorey

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July 4, 2019 at 2:04 pm

Women’s Ashes: EngW v Ausw 2nd ODI Preview Dream11. England Women vs Australia Women 2nd ODI Preview Dream11 Prediction

The 2019 Women’s Ashes, expected to be closely fought, began with a low-scoring thriller in Leicester.

England were on the mat. Four down for just 19 in 31 balls represented an awful start to an Ashes campaign. However, they showed their quality for the rest of the match, fighting back to nearly snatch victory in what would have been one of the best turnarounds you’ll see in ODIs. Can they put in a much improved batting performance to draw level in this series?

Australia made hard work of the 178-run target. Like England, they will be after an improved batting performance. However, their bowling and intensity upfront was irresistible, coming out firing to get first points of the 2019 Ashes series. A win here will have them push ahead of England by four points in the points-based series, which gives them a nice buffer early on.

Key to an England win

England’s top four, on paper, looks magnificent. However, they were anything but in an awful start in the first ODI, scoring a combined 17 runs to fall well behind the eight-ball. Tammy Beaumont looked good for a big score, looking by far the most fluent of the England batswomen early before chopping on. She will be key in translating that into a more significant score, with good support from the likes of Amy Jones, Sarah Taylor and Heather Knight. With Natalie Sciver and England’s lower order (i.e. Sophie Ecclestone) in good touch, the top needs to provide a better start.

Also, England’s bowlers will be feeling confident after a big effort. Alyssa Healy will be the key wicket at the top, whilst building dot-ball pressure against Australia’s remaining top order players. Targeting the stumps worked nicely for England in the first ODI, and they need to test Australia’s skill and technique once again. However, can they hold onto their chances and remain more disciplined this time? Five wides were given to lose the game and Anya Shrubsole dropped two crucial chances, which is something to avoid here.

Key to an Australia win

Alyssa Healy’s strokeplay and timing was something else in the first ODI – so much so that the England supporters had no choice but to soak it in. Healy will be key again, but like England, Australia need more from their top four. Nicole Bolton, Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry were all out early, putting pressure on Healy and the middle order to get Australia over the line. Can Australia execute their shots better en route to a more cohesive batting display?

The win in the first ODI was set up by the bowlers. Ellyse Perry and Megan Schutt again highlighted their excellent partnership, ripping through the England top order with accurate and intent-filled bowling. With England’s top order out to have a much better outing, the challenge for these two bowlers will be to repeat it, with Australia’s spinners to build further pressure in the middle overs.

Pitch and conditions

There were no gremlins in the pitch in the first ODI. Both sides just need to execute better. The forecast is for mid-20s and mostly sunny.

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Possible Playing 11

England: 1. Amy Jones, 2. Tammy Beaumont, 3. Sarah Taylor (wk), 4. Heather Knight, 5. Natalie Sciver, 6. Fran Wilson/Danielle Wyatt, 7. Katherine Brunt, 8. Anya Shrubsole, 9. Sophie Ecclestone, 10. Laura Marsh, 11. Kate Cross

Australia: 1. Alyssa Healy (wk), 2. Nicole Bolton, 3. Meg Lanning (c), 4. Ashleigh Gardner, 5. Beth Mooney, 6. Rachael Haynes, 7. Ellyse Perry, 8. Jess Jonassen, 9. Delissa Kimmince, 10. Georgia Wareham, 11. Megan Schutt

Dream11 Prediction

Option 1:

Option 2:

Also read: Can Afghanistan get their first win of CWC 2019? + Dream11

Stats and Facts

Australia have won three of the last five ODIs against England.
Alyssa Healy averaged over 54 in ODIs in 2018. She is averaging 40+ so far in 2019.
Tammy Beaumont averages over 50 in ODIs in England. Primed for a big one?

Match Prediction

This promises to be another closely-fought match.

At the end of the first ODI, England would have surely believed that if they start the second game better, they could go on and win it. My heart says Australia, but I think England will bounce back.

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Ireland v Zimbabwe 2nd ODI Preview Dream11

Charbel Coorey

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July 4, 2019 at 8:29 am

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

The series is on the line as the action moves from Bready to Belfast.

Ireland took a 1-0 series lead thanks to a pretty clinical performance on Monday. They have the chance now to better what they achieved recently against Afghanistan, where they couldn’t capitalise on a first up victory. Andy Balbirnie, who has had a superb year in ODIs, was excellent, as was Mark Adair in setting up and finishing the victory for Ireland. Will they seal the series?

Zimbabwe have now lost three consecutive ODIs on their tour of Netherlands and Ireland. Familiar shortcomings came to the fore in the first ODI, with Craig Ervine’s century the clear standout in a top order that underwhelmed. Can they put in an improved display to keep the series alive?

Key to an Ireland win

The Ireland bowlers worked well as a unit in the first ODI. That they had Zimbabwe in control even with Tim Murtagh and Boyd Rankin taking just one wicket between them is cause for encouragement. Mark Adair, along with Murtagh and Rankin, will be tasked with putting further pressure on a Zimbabwe batting lineup that continues to rely on individual brilliance rather than a collective effort. Also, Shane Getkate will be looking to build on his fine ODI debut, where his first wicket was Brendan Taylor.

Also, how good has Andy Balbirnie been in 2019? Another fine knock held Ireland in good stead last time out, and he will be tasked with producing similar. Paul Stirling and James McCollum can reduce Zimbabwean confidence further with a good opening stand that Ireland can play off. However, the middle order will be after an improvement after losing regular wickets to give Zimbabwe a sniff last time out. With Mark Adair capable of striking the ball well, Ireland can have their finishing sorted.

Also read: Can Afghanistan get their first win of CWC 2019?

Key to a Zimbabwe win

Had it not been for Craig Ervine and Ryan Burl, who knows what Zimbabwe would have scored in the first ODI. Their reliance on one or two players to step up has been a common theme in recent matches, with the lack of partnerships a concern. Hamilton Masakadza, with scores of 7, 5 and 15 in his last three ODIs, must provide Zimbabwe with a strong start that the experienced middle order can play off.

Also, Zimbabwe had some good moments with the ball in the first ODI. However, like their batting, the good moments were not prolonged enough to have a significant impact on the game in their favour. Kyle Jarvis and Tendai Chatara lead the way after underwhelming performances in the Netherlands, but not a single wicket was taken from anyone else in the attack. Can Zimbabwe make a strong start by removing Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie as early as possible? Then, can they build on it effectively?

Pitch and conditions

Both the recent Ireland-Afghanistan ODIs were played in Belfast. The team batting first won easily twice. The weather is expected to be fine, with periods of cloud.

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Possible Playing 11

Ireland: 1. Paul Stirling, 2. James McCollum, 3. Andy Balbirnie, 4. William Porterfield (c), 5. Kevin O’Brien, 6. Lorcan Tucker (wk), 7. Shane Getkate, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Andy McBrine, 10. Tim Murtagh, 11. Boyd Rankin

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

Dream11 Prediction

Option 1:

Option 2:

Also read: Can Afghanistan get their first win of CWC 2019? + Dream11

Stats and Facts

Ireland have won two of their last three ODIs vs Zimbabwe.
Andy Balbirnie in ODIs 2019: 11 innings, 553 runs, average 55.30, three centuries.
Zimbabwe have lost three ODIs in a row.

Match Prediction

Zimbabwe need all their experienced players to come to the fore in a must-win match.

However, they are looking short of cohesion and confidence. While they do have it in them to bounce back, Ireland at home look good to make it 2-0.

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CWC 2019 Match 42: Afghanistan v West Indies Dream11

Charbel Coorey

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July 3, 2019 at 6:23 pm

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CWC 2019 Match 42 – Afghanistan v West Indies Dream11. AFG vs WI Preview Dream11 Prediction

Two sides that had much optimism associated with them before the tournament began have just one win between them. It is safe to say things haven’t gone quite as planned. The Finalists of the World Cup Qualifier in 2018 meet in a game where eyes are on the future.

What can we say about Afghanistan? They could – and probably should – have three wins in this World Cup. The latest missed opportunity was a heartbreaking three-wicket loss to Pakistan, where skipper Gulbadin Naib played a key role in the defeat. This was the latest episode in a string of poor decisions that has crippled Afghanistan’s campaign, where team politics and poor strategy can actually threaten future progress. Can they end their campaign with a win?

Also read: What on EARTH was Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib thinking?

West Indies have been mighty disappointing. With big-name players on deck and a nothing-to-lose attitude, West Indies were considered a danger side by many. However, it hasn’t materialised, winless since their first up thrashing of Pakistan back on June 1. The latest disappointment was a loss to Sri Lanka, but Nicholas Pooran was the shining light, giving us all a glimpse into a positive-looking future.

Key to an Afghanistan win

Afghanistan have fought well with the bat in recent matches. Three 200+ totals in a row has been a positive change after some low scores early in the tournament. However, the difficulty they have faced in converting starts has hurt them, with a number of batsmen getting out when set. This experience can certainly hold Afghanistan in good stead, but to win here, they need the likes of Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi to play significant knocks to set a very strong platform for Afghanistan.

Also, Afghanistan’s spin attack is considered a strong one, and they have shown why in recent games. With conditions offering spin in Leeds last week in their tight loss to Pakistan, Afghanistan’s spinners have a great opportunity to target a Windies batting lineup that has struggled to bat with the fight and discipline needed at times to succeed. However, Afghanistan will be hoping Mujeeb ur Rahman is fit after hobbling off with a foot problem against Pakistan.

Key to a West Indies win

West Indies’ bowling has been one-dimensional in CWC 2019. Focused heavily on the short ball, they have been unable to provide answers when batting sides pose questions, which has been a significant reason they sit where they are. Will we see a few more salutes from Sheldon Cottrell? Can Oshane Thomas discover the form he had at the start of the tournament? If Afghanistan batsmen do manage to make starts, can the Windies cut their innings short? The short ball can be a good avenue, but its the pressure the Windies build that will also be key.

In a turn of events, Chris Gayle is set to play on after the World Cup. However, can he lighten things up in his final World Cup appearance? It will be a challenge against Afghanistan’s spinners, but if Gayle gets going, we could see something like what Eoin Morgan did. Also, more is needed from Shai Hope, who has been bowled three times in a row. He can be the glue of this lineup, and with Nicholas Pooran playing beautifully, West Indies can set things up for the likes of Shimron Hetmyer to go hard.

Pitch and conditions

The pitch for the Afghanistan-Pakistan game was conducive to spin bowling. It could be the case again. The weather forecast is mostly sunny.

Possible Playing 11

The fitness of Mujeeb ur Rahman is something to keep an eye on after hobbling off the field at the back end of Pakistan’s run chase. Also, Afghanistan sent in Ikram Ali Khil at four against Pakistan but couldn’t score very freely.

Also read: What on EARTH was Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib thinking?

Afghanistan: 1. Rahmat Shah, 2. Gulbadin Naib (c), 3. Hashmatullah Shahidi, 4. Asghar Afghan, 5. Najibullah Zadran, 6. Mohammad Nabi, 7. Samiullah Shenwari, 8. Ikram Ali Khil (wk), 9. Rashid Khan, 10. Sayed Shirzad, 11. Mujeeb ur Rahman

Kemar Roach could come back into the side after missing the Sri Lanka game with illness. Also, Evin Lewis could return from injury.

West Indies: 1. Chris Gayle, 2. Evin Lewis/Sunil Ambris, 3. Shai Hope (wk), 4. Nicholas Pooran, 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Jason Holder (c), 7. Carlos Brathwaite, 8. Fabian Allen, 9. Kemar Roach, 10. Oshane Thomas, 11. Sheldon Cottrell

Dream11 Prediction

Option 1:

Option 2:

Stats and Facts

This will be the first World Cup meeting between the sides.
Afghanistan have won three of the last four ODIs against West Indies, including two in the World Cup Qualifier in 2018.
Rashid Khan’s best ODI figures came against West Indies. He took 7/18 in 2017.

Match Prediction

Tough game to predict. This might very well depend on the toss and conditions (how much the ball turns), where the team batting first will win.

I like Afghanistan in this one. They have been coming close, and this could be their time.

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CWC 2019 – India v Bangladesh: 5 key talking points

Charbel Coorey

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July 3, 2019 at 1:33 pm

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CWC 2019 – India v Bangladesh: 5 key talking points. IND vs BAN: 5 key talking points from their 2019 World Cup match.

It’s official. India are in the 2019 World Cup Semi Finals. Bangladesh are out.

India’s 28-run win has continued a string of positive results against Bangladesh in multi-team tournaments. Since India beat Bangladesh in the 2015 World Cup Quarter Final, they enjoyed success against the Tigers in the 2016 Asia Cup Final, 2017 Champions Trophy Semi Final, 2018 Nidahas Trophy Final, 2018 Asia Cup Final and now this.

Bangladesh fans were hoping things would be different this time around. The feeling of being knocked out by India has unfortunately become all-too-common, with the players letting themselves down in key stages in this match. India, on the other hand, have achieved what many expected them to by reaching the Semi Finals.

Here are five talking points from India’s win in front of a special fan!

1. Rohit Sharma makes the opposition pay, again

This was one of the biggest games in Bangladesh’s cricket history. They needed to be on the money straight away, especially after losing such an important toss on a used pitch. But, Tamim Iqbal dropping their Semi Final hopes, along with a string of other fielding errors, suggested that nerves got the better of them.

Rohit Sharma took advantage. Rohit, who now leads the CWC 2019 run-scorers charts, has been outstanding in this tournament. However, he has lived a charmed life, dropped five times across the campaign, to go with Pakistan’s botched run out in Manchester. But, it takes a fine player to make the opposition pay, and that is what Rohit did, mesmerizing us all with delightful strokeplay that had many thinking of a double century as soon as he raised his bat to celebrate his hundred.

Sharma joined Kumar Sangakkara as the only players to score four hundreds in a single World Cup. In the end, though, I may have to take responsibility for his wicket in the ultimate jinx. His partnership with KL Rahul is going OK, which may prompt India to stick with this pair at the top despite including Mayank Agarwal in the squad.

2. It is sad that Shakib Al Hasan won’t feature in the Semi Finals

It is incredible to think that there are still discussions over whether Shakib is Bangladesh’s best ever cricketer. Truth be told, this was confirmed a decade ago.

This was another magnificent performance by a magnificent cricketer. India’s fast start (69/0) in the first 10 overs spelt real trouble for Bangladesh, but Shakib steadied things in an excellent opening spell. With beautiful flight, dip and spin, Shakib challenged the Indian openers’ inside and outside edges, bowling a 4-over spell that cost just 13. He helped get Bangladesh into the game further with a quality finish to his spell, where he went for just nine runs in his three overs at the death.

Then came his batting. The part of his game that has really come leaps and bounds in this tournament. He held things together, batting with maturity that has sometimes eluded him throughout his career. In the process, he became the first ever player to score 500+ runs and take 10+ wickets in a single World Cup. No player has even achieved even 400+ runs and 10+ wickets in a single edition.

But, Shakib, despite such a great performance, won’t be featuring in the Semi Finals. It is certainly an injustice to the campaign he has had, where few could argue if he was awarded man of the tournament right now. This campaign, despite progression in the 2007 and 2015 edition, can be considered Bangladesh’s best performance. They competed so well, but fell just short – how they would be ruing that tight loss to New Zealand earlier in the tournament.

3. Jasprit Bumrah rewarded in the wickets column

All of India held their breath as India physiotherapist Patrick Farhat ran over to attend to Jasprit Bumrah who was pointing to his shoulder after attempting to field a ball. Fans know the value of Bumrah, and it shows in the trust they and Virat Kohli have in him.

Think about it. How many times do we find ourselves saying “Bumrah still has a number of overs left. They’ll have to score off Bumrah”? A testament to his skill, Bumrah is on par with Rohit and Virat Kohli as India’s most important players in their quest for World Cup glory.

I have never ever trusted a cricketer's capability as much as I trust Bumrah.
— Tabrez (@its_tabrez__) July 2, 2019

India v Bangladesh: 5 key talking points – The trust is huge.

However, Bumrah hasn’t always been rewarded with the wickets. Again, proof of his quality lies in the fact that teams often try to see him out, but on this occasion he executed the cutters and yorkers beautifully to finish with four wickets. Here, he took the crucial wicket of Sabbir Rahman in the 44th over, just as Bangladesh could believe they were in with a shout. In the big games, if India put runs on the board, they can feel confident with this guy bowling at the death.

Also read: Why Jasprit Bumrah was India’s best bowler against England

4. Bangladesh batsmen waste starts

Shakib Al Hasan was holding things together. With he and Mushfiqur Rahim playing fluently, Bangladesh had right to believe they could pull off the 315 chase needed to keep their tournament alive.

However, old weaknesses crept in for Bangladesh. Each of their top five reached at least 20, with only Shakib going past the next best score of 33. Just as Bangladesh were looking like getting themselves in the contest, they would lose a wicket, with Soumya Sarkar and Mushfiqur Rahim particularly guilty of getting out to very loose shots. From the moment Tamim was unable to amend his drop off Rohit Sharma with the score on 39, Bangladesh had a string of partnerships that read 35, 47 and 41 which told the story.

In the end, Bangladesh missed Mahmudullah’s experience. Also, Mohammad Shaifuddin’s late flurry was a reminder of what could have been. With Shaifuddin a capable batsman at eight, Bangladesh bat deep. They got to the final five overs needing a possible 51, but they lost wickets too regularly in the middle overs and paid the price.

5. Five-star Mustafizur Rahman

A double-wicket maiden in the 39th over gave Bangladesh an avenue right back into the game. After the Fizz should have had Rohit early, he then came back to dismiss the dangerous Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya in a single over. Just 25 then came off his last four overs at the death, taking a further three in the final over to give Bangladesh hope.

This used pitch – perfect for cutters – played right into Mustafizur’s hands. He bowled with great control and purpose, and now sits on 98 wickets in just 53 ODIs.

But, it can again be said that India’s middle order didn’t quite take full advantage of their incredible start. Rohit Sharma fell with the score on 180 with 20.4 overs remaining. With nine wickets in the shed, India managed 134/9 in the next 124 deliveries, which could have been far less had it not been for Rishabh Pant.

CWC 2019 Match 41: England v New Zealand Preview Dream11

Charbel Coorey

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July 3, 2019 at 8:48 am

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CWC 2019 Match 41: England v New Zealand Preview Dream11. ENG vs NZ Preview Dream11 Prediction

New Zealand will have its largest support for a single game in recent history. While Pakistan can still qualify even if New Zealand lose, a Black Caps win here means Pakistan will qualify for the Semi Finals if they win by any margin vs Bangladesh on Friday.

Win and qualify is the scenario for England, who got their shaky campaign back on track with victory over India. Their batsmen came to the party in Edgbaston, taking apart proven ODI bowlers to reach a total that proved too much. They must repeat their efficient performance here, because if they don’t, they could be out of the tournament by the weekend.

New Zealand have lost some momentum. It was only last week that they were undefeated alongside India en route to another Semi Finals berth, focused on doing the little things right to pick up victories. However, they have lost two straight matches, including another disappointing batting performance against Australia that has put further question marks regarding whether they can go all the way. Here, they have a huge opportunity to get back in form, while potentially spelling the end for England in the group stage.

Key to an England win

It all comes down to this. Conditions in Durham are expected to be good batting, which will suit England’s hard-hitting approach. The return of Jason Roy against India drew an immediately positive result, enabling Jonny Bairstow to get set en route his most significant knock of the tournament. Another strong start here, against very capable New Zealand bowling up front, can reduce any nerves and enable the middle order – that includes in the in-form Ben Stokes – to play with freedom.

Also read: How good is Ben Stokes going?

Can England’s bowlers also come to the party? While India lacked intent at key stages last time out, England should be credited for their discipline and changes of pace that suited the conditions. Here, adjusting to the conditions will be vital once again, building dot-ball pressure through effective changes of length and pace. New Zealand is a side that can play lots of dots, so England need to leverage this with early scalps. Can they cause more opening hurt for the Black Caps? Will they get the better of Kane Williamson, placing significant pressure on the middle order?

Key to a New Zealand win

Apart from their first game against Sri Lanka, where they only needed 137 to win, New Zealand’s opening partnership has struggled. Even in that game, the question of whether Munro or Nicholls should open was a key one, and the Black Caps finally made the move last game against Australia. Nicholls will be key in enabling Martin Guptill find the form that has eluded he and New Zealand, which has often put the spotlight on the brilliant Kane Williamson very early. If New Zealand wish to build momentum, it must start from their top order that gives a platform for Ross Taylor and their all-rounders to play off.

Also read: New Zealand’s batting continues to worry

Also, can New Zealand find any swing and movement early? Is it time for Tim Southee to get a run? England’s batsmen have shown a propensity to struggle against the moving ball in CWC 2019, so all eyes will be on the impact Trent Boult can make in his battle with England’s dangerous opening pair. Pressure can do funny things, and it is key for New Zealand that they are targeting a middle order under the pump.

Also read: Did New Zealand miss a trick in the middle overs against Australia?

Pitch and conditions

The forecast is good at Chester-le-Street and the pitch reportedly looks a good one for batting. It was the case in the Sri Lanka-West Indies game, where 300+ played 300+.

Possible Playing 11

Also read: India bad or England good? Liam Plunkett deserves credit

Liam Plunkett bowled really well for England last time out. The good batting conditions expected might have him preferred over Moeen Ali again.

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

Tim Southee has been waiting a while for his opportunity. Today could be the day, especially considering Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out with hamstring tightness.

New Zealand: 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. Tim Southee, 10. Ish Sodhi/Matt Henry, 11. Trent Boult

Dream11 Prediction

Also read: Trent Boult achieves history against Australia

Stats and Facts

Head-to-head in World Cups: Matches 8, England 3, New Zealand 5.
England have not beaten New Zealand in a World Cup match since 1983. The last WC meeting was in 2015, where New Zealand thrashed England by eight wickets with 37.4 overs to spare.
Kane Williamson averages 74.64 in ODIs in England – his best in any country (min 5 innings).
If England lose, they will need Pakistan to lose to Bangladesh on Friday.
For New Zealand to miss out on the Semi Finals, they would have to lose this game heavily and Pakistan would have to thrash Bangladesh.

Match Prediction

What a game this could be.

New Zealand have been well under par in recent matches, but if they bring their A game, they could cause nerves for an England side that has struggled under pressure at times in CWC 2019. However, with Lockie Ferguson out and conditions said to be good for batting, England have enough depth to get the win and qualify for the Semi Finals.

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Women’s Ashes: AusW v EngW 1st ODI Preview Dream11

Charbel Coorey

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July 2, 2019 at 1:02 pm

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Women’s Ashes: AusW v EngW 1st ODI Preview Dream11 Prediction. Australia Women vs England Women 1st ODI Preview Dream11

The Women’s Ashes – a source of fantastic cricket for years, kicks off with the first ODI in Leicester. The rivalry resumes between two sides who love to dislike each other, making this series one of the most anticipated in recent times.

England have revenge on their minds. They have not held the Ashes since 2015, where they lost both the ODI and T20I series’ as well as the lone Test at home. The England side possesses a good mix of youth and experience, and given that they are the reigning World Champions, they will most certainly be out to make a great start to the campaign. Every game counts for plenty, and the home side will be looking to make a great start.

They come up against a magnificent Australia team. Current holders of the Ashes and World T20 Title, the Australians under Meg Lanning continue to showcase their professionalism, hard work and talent whenever they step out onto the field. They retained the Ashes in 2017 off the back of a drawn result across the three formats, and will be out to make a mark early away from home.

Also read: The Australian men’s team continue to soar at CWC 2019

Key to an England win

England possess excellent top order experience and talent in Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (in terrific form), Sarah Jones and Heather Knight. In big games, a lot rests on the platform the top order sets for the team, especially against a well-rounded Australia attack. The likes of Megan Schutt and Ellyse Perry have been magnificent for Australia at the top, so how England overcome their threat will be key. With Natalie Sciver a key cog in the middle order, the platform she is given is vital, given Australia possess excellent change bowlers after Schutt and Perry.

Also, can England’s bowlers get the better of Australia’s batting? Anya Shrubsole – the hero of England’s World Cup Final win in 2017, will be key again, along with the experienced Katherine Brunt in leading an English attack that contains youth and a few all-rounders. Can England get the better of the dangerous Alyssa Healy? How much pressure can they put on Australia’s middle order?

Key to an Australia win

For England to win, they will have to outplay Australia’s proven top order. Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning and Ashleigh Gardner is a batting cog that any team in the world would love to have. England’s experienced bowlers will be out for early wickets, so a solid start than enables Australia to put pressure onto England’s change bowlers. With the likes of Rachael Haynes, Ellyse Villani and Ellyse Perry in the middle order, you can count on a strong platform to be capitalised on.

Also, can Australia’s well-balanced attack tame England’s batting threat? Ellyse Perry and Megan Schutt have 209 ODI wickets between them, and whether they outplay England’s opening bowlers can have a say in the result. Their battle against England’s capable top order is one to watch out for, and with plenty of talent including Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham, Australia have the resources to pick up crucial wickets in the middle overs. Indeed, if Australia play Tayla Vlaeminck, who was bowling with good pace in the nets, it could add another dimension to their attack.

Pitch and conditions

The forecast is for a sunny day at Grace Road in Leicester. The pitch looked quite green a couple of days out before the match. I expect a lot of the grass will be shaven off before the match.

Possible Playing 11

England: 1. Amy Jones, 2. Tammy Beaumont, 3. Sarah Taylor (wk), 4. Heather Knight (c), 5. Danielle Wyatt/Lauren Winfield, 6. Natalie Sciver, 7. Katherine Brunt, 8. Anya Shrubsole, 9. Jenny Gunn, 10. Sophie Ecclestone, 11. Kate Cross

Australia: 1. Alyssa Healy (wk), 2. Beth Mooney, 3. Meg Lanning (c), 4. Ashleigh Gardner, 5. Rachael Haynes, 6. Ellyse Villani, 7. Ellyse Perry, 8. Jess Jonassen, 9. Georgia Wareham, 10. Megan Schutt, 11. Tayla Vlaeminck

Dream11 Prediction

Option 1:

Option 2:

Also read: The Australian men’s team continue to soar at CWC 2019

Stats and Facts

Australia have won three of the past five ODIs against England.
Australia are the current holders of the Ashes, after winning in 2015 and then retaining it in 2017/18.
England are the current World Champions in ODI Cricket.

Match Prediction

A mix of experience and youth is set to take the field in what promises to be an excellent match.

Both sides look very good on paper, but Australia’s extra depth gives them a crucial edge. Australia to win.

Also read: What on EARTH was Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib thinking?

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CWC 2019 Match 40: India v Bangladesh Preview Dream11

Charbel Coorey

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July 2, 2019 at 9:31 am

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CWC 2019 Match 40: India v Bangladesh Preview Dream11. IND vs BAN Preview Dream11 Prediction

12 years ago, Bangladesh’s shock win all but knocked India out of the World Cup. It was the day that truly ignited India-Bangladesh matches, with India bouncing back strongly in 2011 and then winning the 2015 Quarter Final.

That’s not where it ends. Bangladesh’s 2-1 series win in 2015 ignited things even further, especially with the Mustafizur “cutter” advertisement saga. However, this Bangladesh side look a more matured outfit, and proof is the way Bangladesh handled a pressure game against Afghanistan last time out. England’s win on Sunday has now made this a must-win match if the Tigers want to stay alive. Shakib Al Hasan, who is having the tournament of a lifetime, certainly deserves it. Can Bangladesh beat India?

Also read: Bangladesh correspondent Mohammad Isam was out of line in his analysis of Bangladesh’s win over Afghanistan

India lost their first game of CWC 2019. Their game against England was another tough outing for its middle order, struggling for fluency to the extent that Sourav Ganguly didn’t hold back in commentary. Today is another good test for India, as even though they are favourites, Bangladesh will be out to give it their all. Will India knock their neighbours out of CWC 2019?

Also read: India’s middle order underwhelms again

Key to a Bangladesh win

The big question for Bangladesh is whether their bowlers can step up to the plate. Indeed, bowling has been their Achilles heel in CWC 2019, often struggling for penetration en route to conceding some big totals. Can they get past Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli without too much damage and target India’s under-pressure middle order? With the track set to be the one used for the India-England game, Bangladesh’s spinners can benefit against the likes of MS Dhoni who has scored 41 off 87 balls vs spin in CWC 2019. However, they need a strong start, limiting the boundaries and building dot-ball pressure. Then, can they back it up at the death, where they have been one of the worst in the tournament?

And that’s before mentioning the task their batsmen face. Bangladesh’s batting has been their strong point in CWC 2019, with Shakib Al Hasan leading the way in a tournament for the ages. Today, they will come up against an India attack looking to make amends for an under-par outing vs England. However, one bowler who wasn’t under par was Jasprit Bumrah, so can Bangladesh play he and Mohammed Shami well, taking on other bowlers in India’s attack? What will Tamim, Shakib and Mushfiqur produce in a huge game?

Also read: Mohammed Shami took five, but Bumrah was the star

Key to an India win

The enigma that is KL Rahul puts even greater responsibility on the shoulders of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both have enjoyed success against Bangladesh in the past, and will need to do so given the rest of India’s lineup isn’t quite in the best form. Rohit has three centuries in CWC 2019 – can he dominate Bangladesh early to push the Tigers into their shell? With Virat Kohli in fine touch – despite incredibly being unable to convert five consecutive fifties, India can bank on a strong start that they can take advantage of against a Bangladesh side that has struggled in the death overs.

Also, what should the make up of India’s attack look like? Kuldeep Yadav’s form is a concern, and given the very small boundary dimensions on one side, India could look to play just the one wristspinner. Indeed, India’s seamers up front will be key in making inroads into Bangladesh’s top order – in particular Shakib Al Hasan, who has the chance to go back to top of the CWC 2019 run-scoring charts. Then, as Bangladesh will look to do, India need to build pressure on Bangladesh’s middle-later order.

Also read: India’s middle order needs to step up

Pitch and conditions

A sunny day is forecast for Edgbaston. The pitch will be the same one used in the England-India game, so the team who wins the toss will surely bat first as it can slow down further as the day goes on.

Possible Playing 11

Also read: Kuldeep Yadav’s form is a worry for India

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is fit for India and could come in for Kuldeep Yadav.

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

Mahmudullah picked up a grade one calf tear in Bangladesh’s win over Afghanistan last week. However, he is considered a good chance of playing after an eight-day layoff.

Bangladesh: 1. Tamim Iqbal, 2. Soumya Sarkar, 3. Shakib Al Hasan, 4. Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), 5. Liton Das, 6. Mahmudullah, 7. Mossadek Hossain, 8. Mohammad Shaifuddin, 9. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 10. Mashrafe Mortaza (c), 11. Mustafizur Rahman

Dream11 Prediction

Option 1:

Option 2:

Also read: Bangladesh correspondent Mohammad Isam was out of line in his analysis of Bangladesh’s win over Afghanistan

Stats and Facts

Head-to-head in World Cups: Matches 3, India 2, Bangladesh 1.
The last meeting between the sides in World Cups was the 2015 Quarter Final, where India won by 109 runs.
Mahmdullah needs 53 to reach 4,000 ODI runs.
Jasprit Bumrah needs five to reach 100 ODI wickets.
If Bangladesh lose this game, they are officially out of contention for the Semi Finals. If they win both their remaining games and England lose to New Zealand, Bangladesh will progress.

Match Prediction

India start as favourites. Rightly so, even with their very quick turnaround.

However, I have the feeling this might be a tight match. The kind we saw in the incredible match at the 2016 World T20. But, Bangladesh’s bowling is the worry, which is why I think India’s key batsmen might just be too strong. India to win, but this should be a good game of cricket.

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CWC 2019 – England v India: 5 key talking points

Charbel Coorey

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July 2, 2019 at 12:04 am

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CWC 2019 – England v India: 5 key talking points. ENG vs IND: 5 key talking points from their 2019 World Cup match

The blockbuster June 30 match had plenty at stake.

England, pre-tournament favourites, found themselves outside the top four heading into their second-last game. Things were getting a little desperate among former players, pundits and fans as the unthinkable possibility of missing out on the semi finals was a realistic proposition after defeats to Sri Lanka and Australia.

However, India weren’t up to the mark for much of the day, with England outplaying the new world number one side to take a significant step towards the Semi Finals.

Below are five key talking points from England’s 31-run win.

Also read: Will India end Bangladesh’s hopes of a Semi Finals appearance?

1. Jonny Bairstow reflective of England’s mood

England were greeted to a good batting wicket. The kind Jonny Bairstow mentioned ahead of the game. His partner in crime, Jason Roy, was back barely two weeks after tearing his hamstring. The scene was set for England after winning the toss, and it was time to execute under pressure.

Jason Roy helped Bairstow early, after the latter had a nervous start. Edges were theme of Bairstow’s batting, which required intent from the other end to give England the start they needed. Roy helped pushed India right onto the back-foot, leaving Virat Kohli needing to bank on his spinners to make inroads. Once Bairstow was settled, he was in no mood to let up, smashing six sixes – all off India’s spinners, targeting the short boundary.

By halfway, Bairstow had his century off just 90 balls in his most significant innings of CWC 2019. He would be first to admit that his tournament before this game was a little underwhelming compared to expectations, but he stepped up when his side really needed it. For a while, 400 looked on the cards, but even once Bairstow was dismissed, England were always playing from in front.

Also read: Is Mitchell Starc one of the all-time great ODI bowlers?

2. How good is Ben Stokes going?

England’s batting lineup was topic of conversation ahead of the World Cup. Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Joe Root and Eoin Morgan as the top four, and who could not mention the dynamic Jos Buttler?

However, it has been Ben Stokes who has really stood out for England in CWC 2019. While the rest crumbled against Sri Lanka and Australia, Ben Stokes held firm, nearly taking England home against Sri Lanka and then victim of an amazing Mitchell Starc yorker.

In this game, he had his reward. He had the platform to play off, striking the ball beautifully to all parts en route to 79 off 54 balls. His batting stats now in CWC 2019 read: 370 runs at 61.66 with a strike rate of 98.93. Brilliant.

Also read: What on EARTH was Gulbadin Naib thinking?

3. India’s lack of intent

It can be easy for rival fans to accuse India of not showing sportsmanship. Waqar Younis’ comments is a major talking point right now. However, apart from Australia and Pakistan, can we say India have batted without total fluency for much of the tournament to date?

The loss of Shikhar Dhawan has proven to be a big blow. However, the start by Rohit Sharma in particular lacked intent, with a total of 43 dots in the opening 10 overs seeing India sit on 28/1. Chris Woakes, who conceded 58, bowled three consecutive maidens to start. Rohit, after the game, said India had to be cautious after an early wicket. But, there is cautious and then there is putting your side under further pressure.

Then, as India accelerated in the middle overs, powered by Rohit’s century and Kohli’s brilliance, they gave themselves a sniff. However, the middle order yet again struggled for fluency, with MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav hitting just 18 runs in boundaries in the final five overs along with 20 singles.

A lot of credit should go to England. They bowled with discipline, mixing their pace up beautifully to keep India on high alert. Liam Plunkett’s inclusion was a fine selection decision. Indeed, opposition teams can catch up significantly against India’s middle order that is not quite firing. Sure, the asking rate was very high heading into the final 10 overs, but the fluency in India’s middle order hasn’t been on display too often in CWC 2019. In the end, they finished 31 short with five wickets in hand.

Also read: Will India end Bangladesh’s hopes of a Semi Finals appearance?

4. The enigma that is KL Rahul

KL Rahul forced his way into the number four spot on the back of runs in the warm-up match against Bangladesh. The injury to Shikhar Dhawan then gave him the opportunity to bat in his preferred position as opener. Could he make it his own?

He has tried to. But, he is trying too hard. Too conservative. Too concerned about not taking his opportunity. His innings yesterday, where even short, wide deliveries from Chris Woakes were barely going off the square, showed a player struggling for form. @mainlycricket, in his article, wrote about the need for KL Rahul to rotate the strike better against pace bowling. The stats are telling.

Now, India have brought in Mayank Agarwal to replace the injured Vijay Shankar. Agarwal could slot in to open by the time the final group stage game comes around, pushing Rahul to four. However, wherever KL bats, India need his best, and he has an opportunity to find form against Bangladesh on Tuesday.

Also read: What on EARTH was Gulbadin Naib thinking?

5. Jasprit Bumrah magnificent. The wristspinners not so much

How good is Jasprit Bumrah?

Mohammed Shami finished with five wickets, but it was Bumrah who stole the show with some outstanding death bowling. With Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes looking to go huge in the death overs, Bumrah kept India in the game, conceding just 26 in his final five overs to further enhance his status as the best all-format bowler on the planet.

However, India’s spinners had a tough day. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal are considered a dangerous combination. After what they have showed in recent years, there is certainly testament to that statement.

Kuldeep Yadav’s form, though, has been a worry. He did not have a good IPL 2019 campaign, and his lack of wickets in CWC 2019 has put more pressure on the others to pick up the scalps. Chahal, who has been quite good in recent times, went for 88. India needed Kuldeep to deliver his best, but the short boundaries and flat track were too much to handle.

So, where do India go from here? When Bhuvneshwar Kumar is fit, do India consider going in with three frontline seamers and just the one wristspinner? Sure, conditions might dictate which direction they go in, but it is certainly food for thought.

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CWC 2019 – Australia v New Zealand: 5 key talking points

Charbel Coorey

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July 1, 2019 at 4:50 pm

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CWC 2019 – Australia v New Zealand: 5 key talking points. AUS vs NZ: 5 key talking points from their 2019 World Cup match.

The much-hyped Trans-Tasman battle, predicted to leave us on the edge of our seats, turned out to be quite one-sided.

When either team was on top, they were so dominant that there was never really an amazing battle brewing. It began with New Zealand tormenting the Australian top order before the CWC 2019 leaders flexed their muscle and dominated the rest of the match.

This game had its similarities to the 2003 World Cup match in Port Elizabeth. Australia found themselves in significant trouble as a result of Shane Bond’s brilliance, before Michael Bevan and Andy Bichel executed a rescue mission similar to that against England nine days earlier. Then, Brett Lee took five wickets in his later spell to dismantle New Zealand. Here, New Zealand had Australia in all sorts of trouble, before Alex Carey and Usman Khawaja rescued the cause before Mitchell Starc took five of his own to seal the win.

Here are five talking points from Australia’s fifth straight win in CWC 2019.

1. Alex Carey should bat ahead of Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell

I will hold up my hand up and say I doubted the impact Alex Carey would have at number seven. He is typically a top order player, focused on playing with style that could have hampered Australia’s finishing in CWC 2019.

However, he has been one of Australia’s best players in this tournament. His batting has elevated Australia on numerous occasions, with the latest a run-a-ball 71 on a pitch where everyone else struggled to get going. Indeed, man of the match Alex Carey has made a significant case to move up the order.

This is especially as Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis are out of form. Stoinis had a great opportunity to bat long and find form. It didn’t work. Glenn Maxwell, worryingly, came in with 30 overs to go to help set the innings up. It didn’t work. What this game showed us is that:

Usman Khawaja, despite the luck he had, is important for when early wickets fall.
Alex Carey must bat ahead of Maxwell and Stoinis, especially before the 35-over mark.

Carey has been in outstanding touch, striking the ball beautifully on both sides of the wicket. He has 244 runs in seven innings at 61.00, with a strike rate of 110.60 in CWC 2019. Australia need to take full advantage of this as the business end of the tournament arrives.

Also read: What on EARTH was Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib thinking?

2. New Zealand’s batting continues to worry

Colin Munro, with an average of 25 in 57 ODIs, showed very little signs of improving that in CWC 2019. So, Henry Nicholls came in for him.

It would have been a bit unfair to ask Nicholls to fire right away against an in-form attack, but unfortunately for New Zealand, his leg-side strangle was the only ‘unlucky’ dismissal of their day. Their batting effort was filled with loose strokeplay, with their panic with just over 20 overs remaining a sign that they weren’t quite in the right head-space.

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor tried to get going. They couldn’t. The pressure was building and New Zealand were struggling to rotate. Much like their 4-1 defeat to India earlier in the year. And, what did I literally say about Colin de Grandhomme after the Pakistan game? A ‘thinking cricketer’ hit a friendly Steve Smith delivery straight down long off’s throat in his first ball.

New Zealand can’t bat the way they are now if they are to win this World Cup. More is needed from Guptill, and with Nicholls a potentially good foil, a strong platform is what they badly need.

3. Mitchell Starc is one of the all-time great ODI bowlers

83 matches. 169 wickets. An average of just 20.

Sometimes, stats don’t always tell the story. It is actually often the case with Mitchell Starc in Test Cricket, where tailend wickets often pad his numbers to look better than his performance actually was.

However, his ODI numbers are indicative of just how good he is in this format. After leading Australia to World Cup success in 2015, Starc is on a mission to do again, going past the 20-wicket mark in just eight matches in CWC 2019. He has won games for Australia by dismissing quality batsmen along the way – Chris Gayle, Kusal Perera, Tamim Iqbal, Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Kane Williamson are some of the top players he has got the better of, in addition to that crucial wicket of Wahab Riaz against Pakistan.

Starc is now just two wickets behind Glenn McGrath’s record World Cup tally of 26 back in 2007. Given the way he is going, he is well on track to beat it. A magnificent white-ball bowler.

CWC 2019 - Australia v New Zealand: 5 key talking points. AUS vs NZ: 5 key talking points from their 2019 World Cup match. — Image: Getty Images. Australia v New Zealand: 5 key talking points – Mitchell Starc is aiming to lead Australia to another World Cup triumph.

4. Mixed day for New Zealand in the field

Martin Guptill dropped two catches (one difficult and one less so) as New Zealand began magnificently. Unlike England against Australia, New Zealand pitched the ball up early, allowing the ball to swing. Then, with Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand employed a mixture of shorter and fuller balls, with out-of-the-box field placements that saw one of the catches of the tournament from Martin Guptill.

However, after such a great start tactically, New Zealand fell away. The question has to be asked – would it have been worth bringing Trent Boult back for a two-over burst with Australia at 92/5? Did the Black Caps relax just that little bit? Is it time to bring Tim Southee in after not using Ish Sodhi much throughout the innings?

With a mix of spectacular catches (Guptill, Neesham) and drops (Latham, Guptill), New Zealand produced a fielding and tactical effort that needs some polishing.

5. Trent Boult creates history

Trent Boult hasn’t quite picked up the bagful of wickets expected of him in CWC 2019. However, he has his name in the history books, becoming the first ever New Zealand bowler to take a World Cup hat-trick. It was just reward for Boult after a testing opening spell, ensuring Australia couldn’t get any further potentially crucial runs in the final over.

In the end, it didn’t affect the result. However, it was a nice achievement from a fine bowler.

Also read: What on EARTH was Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib thinking?

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Ireland v Zimbabwe 1st ODI Preview Dream11

Charbel Coorey

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July 1, 2019 at 1:03 pm

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Ireland v Zimbabwe 1st ODI Preview Dream11 Prediction. IRE vs ZIM Preview Dream11 Prediction

Two sides who played one of the games of the tournament in the 2015 World Cup have spent most of the 2019 edition watching on.

Now, they go head-to-head as they strive for attention as the race for the CWC 2019 top four continues to heat up. Ireland, who have had a number of memorable moments in World Cups – including the highest successful run chase to date, will be out to prove again that they belong among cricket’s elite. Zimbabwe, who struggled badly vs Netherlands, will be out to show that their 2-0 series defeat was a blip in their own journey to be part of cricket’s elite. Who will make the better start in this three-match series?

Key to an Ireland win

Ireland had a great opportunity to impress in a recent Tri-Series involving Bangladesh and West Indies. However, it ended in disappointment, losing all three of their games. Their struggle with the ball was a common theme right the way through, conceding 381 and 331/5 (47.5) vs West Indies and 294/4 (43) vs Bangladesh. A decent effort against Afghanistan followed, so the onus is on the Irish bowlers to get the better of a Zimbabwe lineup that struggled to make the most of their starts against Netherlands. Can the likes of Tim Murtagh and Boyd Rankin lead the way as two of Ireland’s most experienced players? Will Ireland get the better of Zimbabwe’s experienced players – most notably Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor and Sean Williams?

However, while Ireland haven’t had it easy with the ball, they have fared pretty well with the bat. Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie were two of the top five run-scorers in the recent Tri-Nations series, with two centuries between them. They will be key in getting Ireland on the front foot against a Zimbabwe side that lacked penetration against Netherlands, giving their side a strong platform for the middle overs. The likes of Kevin O’Brien and Mark Adair need to be tasked with finishing well, rather than rebuilding the innings after early wickets.

Ireland v Zimbabwe 1st ODI Preview Dream11 Prediction. IRE vs ZIM Preview Dream11 Prediction. Dream11 for IRE vs ZIM Possible Playing 11 Match Prediction Cricket Blog CricBlog — Image: Getty Images. Ireland v Zimbabwe 1st ODI Preview Dream11 – Can William Porterfield have a big outing?

Key to a Zimbabwe win

Zimbabwe were beaten 2-0 quite easily by the Netherlands, which was a blow for them. In the first match, only Brendan Taylor made a contribution of any significance. In the second, Zimbabwe fared better with three half centuries in their score of 290. This time, can a top order player convert a start into a century? Can struggling skipper Hamilton Masakadza find the form his team needs him to? With a capable and experienced middle order, Zimbabwe need to overcome any possible movement up top to set a platform.

In addition to Zimbabwe’s batting problems, their bowlers struggled too. Zimbabwe took 10 wickets for 499 runs across two matches in the Netherlands, struggling for penetration throughout the innings. Kyle Jarvis, who took a combined 0/99 off 14.4 overs in the series, needs to deliver more for his side up top to get them in the game. His partnership with Tendai Chatara against UAE earlier in the year is something Zimbabwe need repeated, getting the better of Ireland’s top order so the likes of Ainsley Ndlovu, Donald Tiripano and the spinners can target their middle order under pressure.

Pitch and conditions

This will be the first ever ODI hosted at Bready Cricket Club. In five completed T20Is, the average score batting first is 160.2. Conditions for the day are expected to be chilly and cloudy. There has been some rain in recent days, so the pitch might offer assistance to the bowlers early on.

Possible Playing 11

George Dockrell was left out of Ireland’s squad for this ODI series. Ireland could possible play both Simi Singh and Andy McBrine, with William Porterfield to open.

Ireland: 1. Paul Stirling, 2. James McCollum, 3. Andy Balbirnie, 4. William Porterfield (c), 5. Kevin O’Brien, 6. Gary Wilson (wk), 7. Andy McBrine/Simi Singh, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Shane Getkate/Tyrone Kane, 10. Boyd Rankin, 11. Tim Murtagh

Zimbabwe: 1. Hamilton Masakadza (c), 2. Solomon Mire, 3. Craig Ervine, 4. Brendan Taylor (wk), 5. Sean Williams, 6. Sikanda Raza, 7. PJ Moor, 8. Donald Tiripano, 9. Kyle Jarvis, 10. Ainsley Ndlovu, 11. Tendai Chatara

Dream11 Prediction

Option 1:

Option 2:

Also read: Who will step up in West Indies vs Sri Lanka for Dream11?

Stats and Facts

Zimbabwe have won three of their last five ODIs against Ireland.
The last meeting between the sides was in the World Cup Qualifiers last year, where Zimbabwe won by 107 runs.
Two Ireland batsmen can reach 4,000 ODI runs today. Paul Stirling needs 103 and William Porterfield just 38.

Match Prediction

Tough match to predict as both sides are capable of winning in a game that looks close on paper.

However, Ireland at home are always a challenging proposition, especially against an out-of-sorts Zimbabwe. Ireland to win in a tight match.

Note: All of Zimbabwe’s matches in Ireland will be live streamed.

Also read: Who will step up in West Indies vs Sri Lanka for Dream11?

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Key to an England win

Key to an Australia win

Pitch and conditions

Possible Playing 11

Dream11 Prediction

Stats and Facts

Match Prediction

Key to an Ireland win

Key to a Zimbabwe win

Pitch and conditions

Possible Playing 11

Dream11 Prediction

Stats and Facts

Match Prediction

Key to an Afghanistan win

Key to a West Indies win

Pitch and conditions

Possible Playing 11

Dream11 Prediction

Stats and Facts

Match Prediction

1. Rohit Sharma makes the opposition pay, again

2. It is sad that Shakib Al Hasan won’t feature in the Semi Finals

3. Jasprit Bumrah rewarded in the wickets column

4. Bangladesh batsmen waste starts

5. Five-star Mustafizur Rahman

Key to an England win

Key to a New Zealand win

Pitch and conditions

Possible Playing 11

Dream11 Prediction

Stats and Facts

Match Prediction

Key to an England win

Key to an Australia win

Pitch and conditions

Possible Playing 11

Dream11 Prediction

Stats and Facts

Match Prediction

Key to a Bangladesh win

Key to an India win

Pitch and conditions

Possible Playing 11

Dream11 Prediction

Stats and Facts

Match Prediction

1. Jonny Bairstow reflective of England’s mood

2. How good is Ben Stokes going?

3. India’s lack of intent

4. The enigma that is KL Rahul

5. Jasprit Bumrah magnificent. The wristspinners not so much

1. Alex Carey should bat ahead of Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell

2. New Zealand’s batting continues to worry

3. Mitchell Starc is one of the all-time great ODI bowlers

4. Mixed day for New Zealand in the field

5. Trent Boult creates history

Key to an Ireland win

Key to a Zimbabwe win

Pitch and conditions

Possible Playing 11

Dream11 Prediction

Stats and Facts

Match Prediction

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