AUS vs IRE: Australia's Predicted Playing XI Against Ireland – ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12, Group 1, Match 31

Australia take on Ireland in match 31 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Brisbane on October 31. The Aussies have played three games and won just one. They are placed fourth on the points table with three points from three games. This game is a chance for Australia to boost its NRR.

They started their campaign with a loss against New Zealand. The Aussies won against Sri Lanka and their previous game against England was washed out due to rain. Interestingly at the moment, they are below Ireland on the points table with an NRR of (-1.555). All the teams in Group two have played three games each. Australia, England and Ireland are on three points each as well.

Matthew Wade has tested covid positive but was in line to play the game against England. Glenn Maxwell was seen sharpening his keeping skills ahead of the game, In case Wade does not play against Ireland, Maxwell might don the gloves. Australia do not have a backup keeper in case Wade is ruled out of the tournament. In this article, we take a look at Australia’s predicted playing XI for the Ireland game.

AUS vs IRE: Australia’s Predicted Playing XI Against Ireland – ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12, Group 1, Match 31

Aaron Finch (C)

Finch scored a gutsy unbeaten 31 in Australia’s 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka. He is not even close to his best with the bat. Against Ireland, he has a chance to notch up a big score.

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David Warner

Warner was also dismissed cheaply against Sri Lanka. He too has a chance to add to his tally and score big against the Irish. He was the Player of the Tournament in the last World Cup.

Mitchell Marsh

Marsh has been Australia’s number three since the T20 World Cup 2021. He has produced scores at that number and will fancy his chances against Ireland.

Glenn Maxwell

In case Matthew Wade does not play against Ireland, Maxwell might need to keep wickets. He has not been at his best with the bat in this World Cup so far.

Marcus Stoinis

Stoinis played a blinder scoring an unbeaten 59 off 18 balls to win the match against Sri Lanka. With Australia requiring to boost their NRR in this game, his power-hitting will be important.

Tim David

David with his supreme power-hitting ability will slot in at six. He is Australia’s X-Factor in this T20 World Cup and his team might require his big hits against Ireland.

Matthew Wade / Cameron Green

Green can come into the playing XI in case Wade is ruled out of the clash against Ireland. This will be his first World Cup game if he plays.

Pat Cummins

Cummins will be one of the three pacers in the playing XI. So far in the tournament has not made an impact with the ball.

Mitchell Starc

Starc will be the second pacer in the playing Xi. He will look to have a good outing against Ireland and will look for a flurry of wickets.

Josh Hazlewood

Hazlewood will be the third seamer in the playing XI. So far in the tournament, he has picked up three wickets.

Adam Zampa

Zampa will be the specialist spinner in the Australian playing XI in the match against Ireland. He has been the regular spinner on the side.

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