India pay their first T20 WC game since November 2022.They were accused of playing an old fashion T20 Cricket earlier. However they have a great opportunity to showcase their ability in T20 Cricket. Ireland Aim was to capitalize on the tricky pitch and outfield condition in New York. Though this game could not went a high scoring game, but it expected to be a thrilling encounter. India and Ireland clashes in New York, where pitch and outfield conditions are being closely watched after a slow scoring match between South Africa and SriLanka. This could be a day for bowlers to shine and make the contest exciting. So, Ireland may have a chance to close the gap with India. Indian Pace Attack shines to secure them a victory.
New York Pitch Conditions.
Sidharth Monga reported that the pitch for India and Ireland game would be different from the used for the SA-SL. While it did not seemed like a batting paradise. The boundaries are on either side of the pitch are not equal, with the one side being 72 meters while the other 63 meters.
India’s Pace Attack
Indian Pace Attack shines and gave a historic win.
India has opted a unique approach in their opening match, featuring four seamers including Hardik Pandya. Interesting thing is that, they still have managed to put two spinners in their bowling line-up, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
India chose Jadeja and Axar as all Ireland batters bat right-handed. Even their left handed spinners and fast bowlers bat right-handed. Meanwhile Ireland gone with three fast bowlers and two spinners. India want to win with this strategy.
India Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishab Pant(wk), SuryaKumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bhumra, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj.
Ireland Paul Stirling(c), Andy Balbirine, Lorcan Tucker(wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, george Dockrell, Gareth Delan, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Ben White.