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Ireland and Nepal will clash in the 7th Place Play-off Match of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023 at the Takashinga Sports Club on July 4. Although they missed out on a World Cup spot, both sides will be eager to end their campaign on a positive note.
Ireland’s journey in the tournament has been a mix of ups and downs, but they displayed their mettle in their recent encounter against the USA where the Irish team secured a six-wicket victory. Similarly, Nepal also showcased their determination in their previous match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where Nepal emerged victorious by three wickets in a closely contested game.
Pitch report:
The pitch at the Takashing Sports Club leans towards being favorable for batting and batters can rely on the consistent bounce of the pitch. Opting to win the toss and bat first would be a favored choice at this venue.
Probable XIs:
Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andy McBrine, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Arjun Saud (wk), Gyanendra Malla, Rohit Paudel (c), Bhim Sharki, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Pratis GC
Dream 11 Prediction:
- Wicket-keeper: Lorcan Tucker
- Batters: Paul Stirling (c), George Dockrell, Harry Tector, Kushal Bhurtel
- All-rounders: Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Dipendra Singh Airee, Curtis Campher, Gulsan Jha (vc)
- Bowler: Sandeep Lamichhane
Squads:
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Arjun Saud (wk), Gyanendra Malla, Rohit Paudel (c), Bhim Sharki, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Pratis GC, Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami, Kishore Mahato
Ireland: Andy McBrine, Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Joshua Little, Peter Moor, Benjamin White, Graham Hume
