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On 7th July at 3:15 PM IST, Leinster Lightning will challenge Northern Knights in the third match of the Ireland One Day Cup 2026 at Oak Hill Cricket Club.
Get the best LLG vs NK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd match of the Ireland One Day Cup 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for LLG vs NK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Cade Carmichael – The Northern Knights top-order batter played a composed knock of 46 runs in his opening appearance, providing a solid foundation for his team. 
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Lorcan Tucker – The Leinster Lightning captain and wicketkeeper-batter made a brilliant start to the tournament, smashing 74 runs off 47 balls, including 8 fours and 3 sixes, to lead his side’s batting effort. |
Top Picks:
Paul Stirling – The experienced Ireland international is yet to feature in the 2026 Inter-Provincial One-Day Cup, but his return is expected to add significant firepower to the Northern Knights’ batting lineup. |
Gavin Hoey – The Leinster Lightning all-rounder contributed with both bat and ball, remaining unbeaten on 5 and returning economical figures of 1/37 from 8 overs. |
Budget Picks:
Curtis Campher – The talented all-rounder is yet to make his first appearance in the 2026 Inter-Provincial One-Day Cup. His inclusion will provide valuable balance to the Leinster Lightning side with his all-round abilities. |
Mark Adair – The pace-bowling all-rounder has not yet played in this season’s tournament. Once available, he is expected to strengthen the Northern Knights with both his bowling and lower-order batting. |
LLG vs NK Ireland One Day Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Lorcan Tucker & Curtis Campher |
Vice-Captain | Paul Stirling & Mark Adair |
LLG vs NK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Lorcan Tucker ©
- Batters – Paul Stirling (vc), Harry Tector, Sam Dadswell, Ross Adair
- All-rounders – George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Jack Neill
- Bowlers – Mark Adair, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy
LLG vs NK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Lorcan Tucker
- Batters – Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Sam Dadswell, Ross Adair, Cade Carmichael
- All-rounders – George Dockrell, Curtis Campher ©
- Bowlers – Mark Adair (vc), Josh Little, Gavin Hoey
LLG vs NK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 Ireland One Day Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
K Hilton | NA | NA |
S Doheny | NA | NA |
LLG vs NK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 Ireland One Day Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Lorcan Tucker |
GL Captaincy Choice | Curtis Campher |
Punt Picks | Gavin Hoey and Cade Carmichael |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-3-3 |
LLG vs NK Match Preview:
The third match of the 2026 Ireland Inter-Provincial One Day Cup will see Leinster Lightning face Northern Knights at the Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin, on 7th July, with the match scheduled to begin at 3:15 PM IST. Both teams will be eager to register an important victory as they look to improve their position in the tournament standings. While Leinster Lightning aims to bounce back from its opening defeat, Northern Knights will also look to secure its first win of the season after a disappointing start.
Leinster Lightning currently sits in second place despite losing its opening match against the North West Warriors. The team posted 211/6 in a rain-shortened 37-over contest but could not defend the total and eventually lost by six wickets. Meanwhile, Northern Knights also suffered defeat in their first outing, falling 12 runs short against the North West Warriors despite encouraging performances from James McCollum and Cade Carmichael. Consequently, both teams will enter this fixture determined to return to winning ways and gain early momentum in the competition.
LLG vs NK Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Leinster Lightning | 7 |
Northern Knights | 3 |
LLG vs NK Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 17°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 242 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 46% |
LLG vs NK Playing 11s (Predicted):
Leinster Lightning Playing 11:
1) Tim Tector
2) Stephen Doheny
3) Chris DeFreitas
4) Jeremy Martins
5) Lorcan Tucker ©
6) George Dockrell
7) David Delany
8) Gavin Hoey
9) Fionn Hand
10) Mark Tonge
11) Byron McDonough
Northern Knights Playing 11:
1) James McCollum
2) Cade Carmichael
3) Ross Adair
4) Morgan Topping
5) Charles Swart
6) Kian Hilton
7) Thomas Mayes
8) Carson McCullough
9) Matthew Humphreys
10) Cian Robertson
11) Reuben Wilson
LLG vs NK Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the head-to-head records, Leinster Lightning is expected to win this match.
