Matches are coming thick and fast in the 2024 T20 World Cup, and game 13 will see Ireland lock horns against Canada in the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. Still reeling from a recent defeat to India at the same venue, Ireland will be looking to bounce back. Meanwhile, Canada hopes to recover from their opening match loss against co-hosts USA.
Join us as we dive into match predictions, examine H2H stats, assess pitch conditions, and spotlight the top players.
CAN vs IRE Pitch Report
The pitch in the Nassau County Cricket Stadium attracted a lot of criticism over the course of two matches played here. First, Sri Lanka was bundled for 77, then Ireland was cleaned up for 96. Not just this, even the formidable sides—South Africa and India struggled to chase down easy totals here. The pacers get good help, while there is adequate help for the spinners. The batters have a tough time battling here. 
CAN vs IRE Pitch Stats
Total Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 0
Matches won bowling first: 2
Average 1st innings Score: 83
Average 2nd innings Score: 89
Highest total recorded: 97/2 (12.2) by IND vs IRE
Lowest total recorded: 77 by SL vs SA
CAN vs IRE Head-to-Head
Both teams have played four T20I matches in cricket history, each winning a couple of encounters. In their last three meetings, Ireland have won two games. It is also worth noting that Canada and Ireland did not face off against one another outside Asia in T20Is.
CAN vs IRE Top Players Predictions
Saad Bin Zafar (CAN):
The Canada captain is one of their strong pillars in the batting unit. He brings rich experience to the setup and will look to form a good score against the Irish attack.
Dillon Heyliger (CAN):
The bowler has been in outstanding form with the white ball in recent times. He scalped seven wickets from his last three matches with a four-for against Nepal. Heyliger is likely to get assistance from the conditions in New York as well.
Lorcan Tucker (IRE):
The wicketkeeper-batter has been one of the top batters for the European nation in the past couple of years. Tucker has a good technique to counter pacers and spinners and can take time to build an innings.
CAN vs IRE Hit or Miss Prediction
Joshua Little (IRE): The left-arm pacer will likely get an early swing with the new ball, and it’s his best chance to claim wickets. Although Little was expensive against India, he is familiar with these conditions and would look to derail the opposition in the upcoming encounter.
CAN vs IRE Conditions-based Predictions
- The Pacers are likely to get a lot of new ball assistance.
- Batters are likely to struggle against the bowlers.
- The bounce is uneven on the surface, triggering critical comments about the pitch over the last few days.
CAN vs IRE Match Predictions
The fall of wickets has been a constant norm here in New York, and hence, one can expect an overall fall of more than 13.5 wickets (1.96) in the contest. Also, the bowlers have been ruthless with the new white cherry here; hence, Ireland and Canada will likely have an opening stand of less than 15.5 (1.85) and 12.5 (1.85), respectively.
CAN vs IRE Winner Predictions
Both teams are even-steven on paper and have their loopholes. It’s more about the team batting second to gain the upper hand here at the Nassau Cricket County Club Stadium, New York.
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