Ireland vs United Arab Emirates, ICC WCQ 2023, Today Match Prediction

ire vs uae Match Prediction & Analysis

Ireland and United Arab Emirates will lock horns in the 20th match of the 2023 ICC World Cup Qualifiers played at Bulawayo Athletic Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday.

In the previous match, Ireland have lost their first three matches of the competition. Captain Andrew Balbirnie will be hoping that the side can play to their potential and deliver a consolation win over United Arab Emirates.

On the other hand, United Arab Emirates suffered a comprehensive 111-run defeat against Scotland. The side will be looking to end their disappointing World Cup Qualifiers campaign on a positive note.

In 20 one-day matches played between the two teams, Ireland have dominated the proceedings with fifteen victories to their name. United Arab Emirates have come out on top on only five occasions.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Ireland Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, all-rounders Curtis Campher and George Dockrell to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match. Curtis Campher scored 39 runs off 31 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six, whereas Harry Tector scored 33 runs off 35 balls with the help of three fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mark Adair, Joshua Little, George Dockrell and Curtis Campher to deliver the timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Mark Adair was the pick of the bowlers for Ireland and claimed 4 for 46 in 9.5 overs. Besides Adair, Barry McCarthy also put in a decent performance and finished with figures of 3 for 56 in nine overs.

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Paul Stirling, Andy McBrine, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy

Ireland Actual Playing XI:

Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Joshua Little, Paul Stirling, Barry McCarthy, Lorcan Tucker, Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie

United Arab Emirates Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Aayan Afzal Khan, Roha Mustafa, Asif Khan, Vriitya Aravind and captain Muhammad Waseem to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Muhammad Waseem scored 36 runs off 57 balls with the help of six boundaries, whereas Basil Hameed scored 30 runs off 29 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Karthik Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan, Basil Hameed, Rohan Mustafa and Junaid Siddique to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Junaid Siddique was the pick of the bowlers for United Arab Emirates and claimed 3 for 49 in his ten overs. Besides Siddique, Ali Naseer bowled well for UAE and finished with figures of 2 for 37 in his nine overs.

United Arab Emirates Predicted Playing XI:

Muhammad Waseem (c), Rohan Mustafa, Vriitya Aravind, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Asif Khan, Basil Hameed, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique

United Arab Emirates Actual Playing XI:

Aryansh Sharma, Karthik Meiyappan, Sanchit Sharma, Ali Naseer, Mohammad Waseem, Ethan D'Souza, Muhammad Jawadullah, Vriitya Aravind, Basil Hameed, Junaid Siddique, Aayan Khan

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The surface prepared for Bulawayo Athletic Club will be excellent for batting. The quick bowlers will get some help with the new-ball. The weather conditions for the game on Tuesday is going to be sunny with humidity around 23%.

Venue Details

Bulawayo Athletic Club in Bulawayo is going to host the 20th match of the 2023 ICC World Cup Qualifiers played between Ireland and United Arab Emirates.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 280 runs. The previous match played at Bulawayo Athletic Club was won by side batting first.