Preview:
Netherlands (NED) are all set to host Ireland (IRE) in the sixth T20I of the tri-series on Friday, May 24, at the Sportpark Westvliet, in Hague.
The Netherlands have underperformed in the series so far as after winning their first game against Scotland by 41 runs, they have lost two games on the trot and are reeling at the bottom of the points table. They suffered a narrow one-run defeat against Ireland and then a huge 71-run loss against Scotland after being bowled out for 87 runs.
Meanwhile, Ireland will be confident after their victory over the same opponents in their previous meeting. The Irish side recently lost a T20I series 1-2 against Pakistan. The Paul Stirling side, before facing the Netherlands, will play another game against the Scottish side, resulting in back-to-back matches. Their second game of the series against Scotland was washed out due to heavy rains.
Match Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Match | Netherlands vs Ireland, 6th T20I |
| Venue | Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague |
| Date & Time | May 24, Friday, 2:30 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | FanCode (website and app) |
Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Sportpark Westvliet provides a fair contest between both batters and bowlers. In the early stages of the innings, it favors the fast bowlers, but the surface becomes more batting-friendly as the game carries on. The bowlers could expect some movement off the pitch in the initial overs. The team winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.
NED vs IRE Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 14 |
| Won by Netherlands | 7 |
| Won by Ireland | 6 |
| No Result | 1 |
| First-ever Fixture | Feb 13, 2010 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 19, 2024 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Netherlands (NED):
Michael Levitt, Vikramjit Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (C & WK), Wesley Barresi, Logan van Beek, Tim Pringle, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Vivian Kingma
Ireland (IRE):
Andy Bilbirnie, Paul Stirling (C), Lorcan Tucker (WK), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Fionn Hand, Ben White
NED vs IRE Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Ireland’s Lorcan Tucker could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the Netherlands. The 27-year-old was in good form in the recently-concluded T20I series against Pakistan. With 69 T20I appearances under his belt, he has scored 1,236 runs, including eight half-centuries. In Ireland’s first encounter against the Netherlands in the tri-series, Tucker scored 40 runs off 30 balls. He will be crucial for his side against the same opponents.
Probable Best Bowler:
Ace pacer Mark Adair could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against the Netherlands. Adair was brilliant in the first game against the same opponents, as he scalped two wickets and was awarded the Player of the Match award for his brilliant performancel. The right-arm seamer has played 81 T20Is so far and bagged 114 wickets at an average of 19.68. In the three-match series against Pakistan, the 28-year-old picked five wickets.
Today’s Match Prediction: Ireland to win the match
Scenario 1
Netherlands win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay: 50-60
Ireland: 150-160
Ireland win the match
Scenario 2
Ireland win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay: 40-50
Netherlands: 140-150
Ireland win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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