Cricket Betting Tips and Match Prediction for ICC Women's T20 WC Pakistan v Ireland

After being completely outclassed by Australia, Pakistan came back well against India and gave the Women in Blue a tough fight.

After Pakistan's top order crumbled against India, Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar knotched up half-centuries. Nida Dar is not only a star with the bat but she is one of the most capable Pakistani bowlers as well. On the back of her exploits, the team reached a 133-run total. A total that was still below power but quite impressive as far as Pakistan's record goes.

However, this is where the weakness of the team also lies. If Ireland can manage to knock down a few quick wickets, Pakistan do not possess the batting depth to score big.

Ireland, on the other hand, were also steamrolled by the Aussies in their first match. Ireland are placed in the group alongside Australia, New Zealand, India and Pakistan. If they have any chance to win one match in the tournament, their best shot is against Pakistan.

The team does not have the batters to score freely. In their match against Australia, they kept playing defensive cricket due to the fear of losing early wickets but reached nowhere and could only score 93 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

Clare Shillington and Gaby Lewis are the key batters for Ireland. Kim Garth and Lucy OReilly looked their most accomplished bowlers in the last match.

Let's have a look at the probable playing XI of both teams.

Ireland- Laura Delany(c), Clare Shillington, Cecelia Joyce, Gaby Lewis, Isobel Joyce, Eimear Richardson, Kim Garth, Shauna Kavanagh, Mary Waldron, Lucy OReilly, Ciara Metcalfe

Pakistan- Nahida Khan, Ayesha Zafar, Omaima Sohail, Bismah Maroof, Javeria Khan(c), Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Sana Mir, Diana Baig, Sidra Nawaz, Anam Amin

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions*

Who will win? – Pakistan

Top Batsman (Runs Scored) – Clare Shillington (Ireland), Bismah Maroof (Pakistan)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Kim Garth (Ireland), Nida Dar (Pakistan)

Most Sixes – Kim Garth (Ireland), Nida Dar (Pakistan)

Team Scores Batting First – Ireland 100+, Pakistan 120+

*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In–Play’ features soon, so stay tuned.

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