ENG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Expert Pick, Pitch Report, 1st ODI Match
Match Details
Tournament: Ireland tour of England ODI Series 2023
Match: England vs Ireland
Date: 2023-09-20 17:00 PM
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
Match Preview
England Team News & Playing 11
- Zak Crawley captains England for the first time in this series.
- Ben Duckett serves as the vice-captain alongside Crawley.
- Sam Hain, the 28-year-old right-hander, is set to make his international debut in this clash.
- Zak Crawley (c), Phil Salt (wk), Joe Root will be the top-order batter
- Ben Duckett, Sam Hain, Will Jacks, and Jamie Smith will handle the middle-order batting
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
- Ireland’s squad for this series remains consistent, reflecting their stability over the past 24 months.
- Paul Stirling continues to lead the team, which boasts a competitive group.
- Ireland places a premium on building team spirit and awarding caps to prioritize player development.
- In their recent ODIs, Ireland achieved victories against Nepal, the USA, and the UAE.
- Andy McBrine, Paul Stirling (c), Curtis Campher will be the top-order batter
- Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, and Gareth Delany will handle the middle-order batting
England Predicted Playing 11
Zak Crawley (c), Phil Salt (wk), Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Sam Hain, Will Jacks, Jamie Smith, Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Luke Wood, Matthew Potts
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
Andy McBrine, Paul Stirling (c), Curtis Campher, Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little
Pitch Report
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
Surface Nature – Batting Surface (High-scoring)
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- Straight boundary: Approximately 70 meters.
- Square boundaries: Approximately 65-70 meters.
Tournament Impact:
- Batters are likely to have an enjoyable time at this venue.
- Expect the ball to come onto the bat smoothly.
- The outfield is quick, which could lead to more runs and exciting cricket action.
Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 16.9°C
- Weather condition: Light rain
- Humidity: 83%
- Chance of rain: 91%
Pitch/Venue Average Scores
- 1st Batting Average Score – 250
- 2nd Batting Average Score – 229
- 1st Batting win Percentage – 43%
- Highest Score Chased – 351-9 by PAK vs ENG
Pace vs. Spin on Venue (Last 10 matches)
- Fast Bowler (59 Wkt) = 46%
- Spin Bowler (68 Wkt) = 54%
Recent Matches on Venue
| Match | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| SL vs IND | 264-7 | 265-3 |
| WI vs AFG | 311-6 | 288-10 |
| AFG vs PAK | 227-9 | 230-7 |
| SL vs ENG | 232-9 | 212-10 |
Top Batters at this Venue
- H Tector
- P Stirling
- L Tucker
- P Salt
- H Brook
- W Jack
Top Bowlers at this Venue
- M Adir
- B McCarthy
- J Little
- C Young
- B Carse
- L Wood
- T Hartley
Must Have Player
- M Adair
- H Tector
- C Campher
- P Stirling
- B McCarthy
- A McBrine
Expert Fantasy Pick
Wicket Keepers:
- Philip Salt: Known for his power-hitting, can take the game away from the opposition.
Batters:
- Zak Crawley (Captain/Vice-Captain Option): Scored 480 runs in 9 innings at an average of 53.33 and SR of 88.72 in this year’s Ashes.
- Harry Tector: Scored 1002 runs in 19 innings at an average of 62.62 in ODIs since 2022.
- Joe Root (Captain/Vice-Captain Option): Has a strong record at Headingley with two fifties and two centuries in 6 innings.
All-Rounders:
- Rehan Ahmed: Bowls in probing channels and has a lethal googly.
- Will Jacks: A flamboyant striker of the cricket ball and effective with off-spinners.
- Luke Wood: Can swing the new ball appreciably and has good variations for later stages.
- Paul Stirling: Scored a match-winning 142 (128) against England in 2020.
- Curtis Campher (Captain/Vice-Captain Option): Has two fifties against Eng in ODIs, useful with seam bowling.
Bowlers:
- Brydon Carse: Hits the deck hard and can rush batters with pace.
- Joshua Little: Swings the new ball substantially and has tricks up his sleeve for death overs.
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