ITA vs IRE: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Qualifier, Match 2

Underdogs Italy will take on tournament favorites Ireland in the 2nd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Qualifier on Thursday. Italy emerged as champions in the Sub Regional Europe Qualifier A last year which took place in Finland. Ireland on the other hand are aiming to move on from their disappointing ICC CWC Qualifier where they failed to earn a qualification for the marquee event in India.

Match Details:

Italy vs Ireland, Match 2

Venue: Goldenacre, Edinburgh

Date & Time: July 20th, at 3:00 PM IST and 10:30 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

What is the pitch report for ITA vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Qualifier, Match 2?

Goldenacre will be hosting its first-ever International cricket game. There is not much information available about the surface and how is going to play. Since the format demands more runs we can expect a batting-friendly wicket.

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— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) July 19, 2023

Recent form:

Italy: Won Lost Lost Lost Won

Ireland: Won Lost Lost Lost Won

ITA vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Qualifier, Match 2 Probable Winners:

Ireland are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for ITA vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Qualifier, Match 2?

Italy

Anthony Joseph Mosca, Justin Mosca, Marcus Campopiano, Gareth Kyle Berg (c), Manpreet Singh (wk), Gian Piero Meade, Harry J Manenti, Ben Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Sukhwinder Singh

Ireland

Paul Stirling (c), Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Ross Adair / Neil Rock, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Ben White

Join us tomorrow for our opening game in the @ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier as we take on @FedCricket ????#BackingGreen ☘️???? pic.twitter.com/ktivjQFn3e

— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) July 19, 2023

Injury Updates:

The players from both squads are fit and healthy. It will be added when there is an update.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for ITA vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Qualifier, Match 2?

Top Pick – Batter

Paul Stirling is an aggressive opening batter who loves to free his arms straightaway from the ball one. It will be interesting how he paces his innings with additional responsibilities.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Curtis Campher plays a key role in the middle order for Ireland and wicket-taker with the ball too. In his 34 T20Is, he has scored 511 runs at an average of 22.21 and picked up 21 wickets with the best figures of 4 for 25.

Top Pick – Bowler

Josh Little has to point to prove as a bowler. The 23-year-old left-arm pacer has picked up 62 wickets in 53 T20Is with the best figures of 4 for 23.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Lorcan Tucker is looking to make a statement with the bat in this competition. The 26-year-old wicket-keeper batter scored 885 runs in 52 T20Is at an average of 20.58, comprising 5 half-centuries.

X-Factor:

Marcus Campopiano bats higher up the order for Italy. In 9 T20Is, he has scored 313 runs at an average of 62.6 and picked up 2 wickets at an economy of 5.71.

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— ICC (@ICC) July 20, 2023

What are the fantasy suggested teams for ITA vs IRE, ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Qualifier, Match 2?

1. Lorcan Tucker, Paul Stirling (c), Andy Balbirnie, Marcus Campopiano, George Dockrell, Gareth Kyle Berg, Curtis Campher, Harry J Manenti, Mark Adair, Josh Little (vc), Ben Manenti

2. Lorcan Tucker, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Marcus Campopiano (vc), Justin Mosca, George Dockrell, Gareth Kyle Berg, Gian Piero Meade, Curtis Campher (c), Josh Little, Ben Manenti

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— ICC (@ICC) July 19, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Italy boosted by talented players in their mix will be aiming for their first-ever qualification for the T20 World Cup. They last featured in the Spain Triangular T20I series in November last year where they finished 3rd. Benjamin Manenti who has played his first class in Australia is now eligible to play for Italy through his grandmother. Gareth Kyle Berg will be leading the side that features Marcus Campopiano who has scored a good amount of runs in the early stages of his cricketing career. They are ranked 35th in the ICC T20I rankings.

Ireland needs to figure out things quickly after their disastrous run in the ICC CWC Qualifier 2023. Following the team’s disappointing show lately, Andy Balbirnie has stepped down from the captaincy role and veteran batter Paul Stirling has been appointed as the new skipper. Ross Adair, Theo van Woerkom, and Neil Rock come into the side after domestic solid performances. They had done well in the T20 World Cup last year in Australia where they had beaten defending champions England in the group stages. They are hopeful of qualifying for the next year’s T20 World Cup without any hurdles.