The 2024 T20 World Cup is heading to its peak, with each team looking to get a good start in the tournament. Match nine of the mega-event will see India and Ireland face off against one another at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. This will be the first game of both teams in the t20 event and is slated to begin at 8:00 PM IST.
Ahead of the clash, let us look at the match predictions, head-to-head stats, pitch report and top players.
IND vs IRE Pitch Report
The drop-in pitch in Nassau gained a lot of eyeballs over the last couple of days. The Sri Lanka vs South Africa game played here saw the former get bundled for paltry 77 with the Proteas side struggling to chase it down. The bowlers get uneven bounce, the spinners get moderate grip and the batters find it struggling to score runs here. 
IND vs IRE Pitch Stats
Total Matches: 1
Matches won batting first: 0
Matches won bowling first: 1
Matches won bowling first: 1
Average 1st innings Score: 77
Average 2nd innings Score: 80
Highest total recorded: 80/4 (16.2) by SA vs SL
Lowest total recorded: 77/10 by SL vs SA
IND vs IRE Head-to-Head
India and Ireland have squared off against one another seven times in T20Is, with the latter yet to win a game against the Asian Giants.
IND vs IRE Top Players Predictions
Suryakumar Yadav (IND): The 360 degree player of India is likely to regulate the middle overs phase for India. He had a topsy-turvy time during IPL 2024 post injury rehab but managed to chalk a scintillating ton for the Mumbai Indians. If he gets going, he can be unstoppable.
Virat Kohli (IND): The Indian stalwart arrives on the back of an orange cap award in the IPL 2024 for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He was in unreal form with the willow and the fans saw an upward surge in his strike rate during this event. Kohli is a mastermind player on tricky pitches and will come handy for India in Nassau.
Jasprit Bumrah (IND): Following Anrich Nortje’s brilliance with the white rock during South Africa’s recent game against Sri Lanka, it won’t be shocking to see Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian spearhead, toy with the opposition batters. Bumrah scalped 20 wickets during IPL 2024 and was the second-highest wicket-taker in the tourney.
IND vs IRE Hit or Miss Prediction
Lorcan Tucker (IRE): One of the best players of spin that the Irish community possesses is Lorcan Tucker. He tasted success on Bangladeshi soil during their test series in the past year. Tucker has the right technique to negate spin and is more than decent against pacers, too.
IND vs IRE Conditions-based Predictions
- Pacers are likely to get a lot of assists on the wicket.
- Batters may find it challenging to negate the bowlers.
- There was an uneven bounce on the strip in the last game here, and it won’t be surprising to see it again.
IND vs IRE Match Predictions
The Irish side have a hit-or-miss opening combination in Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie. Henceforth, they might have an opening partnership of less than 16.5 runs (1.87) against the viscous Indian attack. Also, the numbers of wickets in the clash may read above 12.5 (1.85). When it comes to Virat Kohli, he is a consistent cricketer and will score over 32.5 runs (1.85).
IND vs IRE Winner Predictions
While Ireland has the potential to create upsets and has done so in the past, India stands as the possible winner in the contest.
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