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The 4th match of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023 will take place between Ireland and Oman on Monday, June 19. The Bulawayo Athletic Club in Bulawayo will host the contest.
The Andrew Balbirnie-led Irish side enters the contest with a point to prove after faltering in the recent ODI series against Bangladesh on their home turf. Despite the setback, the Irish side boasts a strong and talented squad capable of staging a comeback.
The team’s success will also depend on the performances of seasoned players such as Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, and Joshua Little. Their experience and skillset will be instrumental in guiding Ireland to a competitive display against Oman.
On the other hand, Oman will heavily rely on their batting trio of Zeeshan Maqsood, Jatinder Singh, and Aqib Ilyas to provide a strong foundation. Their contributions with the bat will be vital in setting up a challenging target or chasing down a total.
Additionally, Oman will be counting on Bilal Khan, a genuine wicket-taker, to be at the top of his game and trouble the Irish batters with his bowling supremacy.
Pitch report:
The surface at Bulawayo Athletic Club tends to initially favours the faster bowlers. But gradually it becomes more batters-friendly, with spinners coming into play later in the match.
Probable XIs:
Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy
Oman: Aqib Ilyas, Jatinder Singh, Kashyap Prajapati, Zeeshan Maqsood (c), Naseem Khushi (wk), Sandeep Goud, Ayaan Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Bilal Khan, Fayyaz Butt, Kaleemullah
Dream11 Prediction:
Wicket-keeper: Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Jatinder Singh, Harry Tector (c)
All-rounders: Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Zeeshan Maqsood
Bowlers: Bilal Khan, Joshua Little (vc), Barry McCarthy
