PAK vs IRE Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today Match 36? ICC T20 World Cup 2024

The PAK vs IRE ICC T20 World Cup 2024 will be played in Florida on Sunday, June 16. This is a dead rubber between the two sides after Ireland'sd game against the USA ended in a washout. This helped India and the USA qualify for the Super 8s.

PAK vs IRE Team Analysis

Pakistan

The Men in Green are in dire straits at the moment having lost matches against India and USA. Their loss to the USA was one of the shockers of the tournament. Canada also managed to take the game deep enough against Pakistan.

They are placed third on the table at the moment with an NRR of +0.191. A winning finish will give some hope to the Pakistan cricket fraternity and fans.

Ireland

The match between the USA and Ireland ended in a washout. The Irish lost their first two games and their crucial match against the USA ended in a washout denying them an opportunity to fight for a Super 8 spot. They would like to end their campaign on a high by beating Pakistan.

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PAK vs IRE Key Factors

The pitch at Lauderhill Florida is a good one for batting. The average first innings score has been 160. Chasing around 160 will be tough for the chasing teams and hence the team batting first holds an edge.

11 out of the 18 matches have been won by the team chasing. Meanwhile, the first game between Sri Lanka and Nepal at this venue was washed out. There is a rain forecast for this match as well.

Form and Fitness

Both teams are not in the best of form with the bat and in the field. Pakistan arguably has been the worst fielding side having dropped many catches in the tournament so far.

Fitness a few players have injury concerns, especially Imad Wasim who has per reports been playing on with an ailing knee injury. There are no injury concerns in the Irish camp.

Tactical Acumen

Babar Azam and Paul Stirling will lead Pakistan and Ireland respectively. Both teams know that this is a must-win game and are aware of the conditions on offer.

PAK vs IRE Score Prediction

Recent Venue Records (Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground Lauderhill, Florida)

STATS - T20

Total matches 18

Matches won batting first 11

Matches won bowling first 4

Average 1st Inns scores 157

Average 2nd Inns scores 123

Highest total recorded 245/6 (20 Ov) by WI vs IND

Lowest total recorded 76/10 (18.2 Ov) by CANW vs USAW

Highest score chased 179/1 (17 Ov) by IND vs WI

Lowest score defended 120/7 (20 Ov) by NZ vs SL

Who Will Score Most Runs For Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan / Babar Azam

Who Will Take Most Wickets For Pakistan: Mohammad Amir / Naseem Shah

Who Will Score Most Runs For Ireland: Paul Stirling / Harry Tector

Who Will Take Most Wickets For Ireland: Mark Adair / Gareth Delany

PAK vs IRE Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today Match 36? ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Pakistan have won three out of the four T20Is against Ireland. However, Ireland won more recently which makes this an even contest, especially with Pakistan's recent lackluster form.

Conclusion

This is a must-win game for both teams more so for Pakistan. Both teams will hope for rain to stay away so that they can get a chance to fight for their pot in the Super 8s.

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