IND vs IRE: Ireland's Predicted Playing XI Against India, 1st T20I

Ireland hosts India or a two-match T20I series starting with the first T20I in Dubin on Sunday, June 26. The Irish side has not played any competitive cricket since the ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers last year.

The Irish Cricket Board has announced a 14-member squad with Andrew Balbirnie leading the side. Several experienced players have been rested from the side while a few uncapped players picked. A few of the players are in line for their debuts across the two games. He spoke about this series being an opportunity for several young players to run shoulders with the best from the Indian side.

“It’s a huge occasion for us. They have such a number of experienced players in T20 format. They have a squad in England for the Test match and then there’s a squad that’s coming down to Ireland to play us in T20s. They are all looking to impress” Balbirnie said TOI. In this article, we take a look at Ireland’s best possible playing XI for the first T20I.

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IND vs IRE: Ireland’s Predicted Playing XI Against India, 1st T20I

Paul Stirling

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Andrew Balbirnie (C)

Harry Tector

Tector will bat at number three. He has played 32 T20Is for Ireland and scored closer to 600 runs. The top three need to bat well for the middle order to cash in.

Gareth Delany

Delany is a batting-allrounder of the side and one of the most dependable players. He has played 37 T20Is for the side. Apart from his batting prowess, he bowls a few overs as well.

Curtis Campher

Campher made an impact in the T20 World Cup qualifiers with the ball. He is slotted at number five in the lineup given his role as a bowling all-rounder. He can contribute to both departments.

Lorcan Tucker (WK)

Tucker is a wicketkeeper-batsman in the side having played 30 T20Is. Several of the Irish players have played between 30 to 50 T20Is gathering enough experience of playing in the format. He will bat at number six.

Mark Adair

Adair will be one of the seamers in the playing XI. He has played 39 T20IS for his country taking 59 wickets already. He can chip in with the bat too.

Joshua Little

Little is a left-arm pacer of the side. He has enough pace to trouble, good batsmen. He has picked up 31 wickets in 34 T20Is so far for Ireland.

Andrew McBrine

McBrine should be the third seamer in this playing XI. He has already played 26 T20Is taking 21 wickets. The three pacers have been a part of this Iris outfit for some time now.

Craig Young

Young is one of the more experienced players in Ireland having played 47 T20Is and 33 ODIs. He has picked up 48 T20I wickets and 56 ODI wickets. He can get to 50T20I wickets in this series.

George Dockrell

Dockrell has played 92 T20Is and 99 ODIs for Ireland. He was a part of the Irish side that played the 2011 World Cup in India. He will be the specialist spinner in this playing XI. He has 76 T20I wickets to his credit.

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