Rohit Sharma and Paul Stirling will be leading India and Ireland, respectively in T20 World Cup 2024 [X]

India (IND) and Ireland (IRE) are all set to take on each other in the eighth T20 International of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The match will be played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday, June 05th, 2024 at 8:00 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the essential player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

IND vs IRE: Important Players

• Virat Kohli (IND)
• Suryakumar Yadav (IND)
• Jaspreet Bumrah (IND)
• Mark Adair (IRE)
• Lorcan Tucker (IRE)

IND vs IRE – Toss Factor

In the one-off warm-up game played in this pitch, India posted 182/5 on the scoreboard. In reply, Bangladesh were restricted to 122/9, but in the last match between South Africa and Sri Lanka, South Africa won batting second. Therefore, winning the toss and opting to bat second should be an ideal choice.

Scenario: If India win the toss

• India will field first after winning the toss. Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant will be the best choices while chasing a target from the batting line-up of India.
• Bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal will be crucial for India to put Ireland under early pressure.

Scenario: If Ireland win the toss

• Ireland will too like to field first after winning the toss. Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, and Lorcan Tucker will be the best choices in Ireland’s batting.
• Joshua Little, Craig Young, and Ben White will be playing an important part while bowling first.

IND vs IRE  Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

Scenario: If India Fields First

Virat Kohli (IND): Virat Kohli is an ideal choice for captaincy in your Dream11 team. With a stellar performance in IPL 2024, Kohli comes into the T20 World Cup in top form. His vast experience and skill in anchoring the innings make him a reliable and impactful leader for your fantasy squad.

Jasprit Bumrah (IND): Jasprit Bumrah is a top contender for the vice-captaincy role. As the spearhead of India’s bowling attack, Bumrah’s exceptional pace and precision are vital assets. His ability to dismantle any batting line-up makes him a key player to watch and a valuable addition to your Dream11 team.

Scenario: If Ireland Fields First

Paul Stirling (IRE): The batting will be led by one of Ireland’s most experienced players and captain Paul Stirling, who can attacke the new ball and score quick runs.

Suryakumar Yadav (IND): Suryakumar Yadav, the number-one-ranked T20I batter in the world, will be the key batter of the team. He is a great fit for this category.

IND vs IRE High Risk, High Rewards

Ravindra Jadeja (IND): A match-winner with both bat and ball, Jadeja’s ability to bowl crucial overs and deliver power-packed performances with bat boosts India’s line-up but his batting position make him a risky yet worthy choice for this game.

Josh Little (IND): Fast bowler Josh Little will be key for their side as he has consistently performed at various T20 League around the world and he is a perfect fit for this category.

IND vs IRE Stay Aways

Curtis Campher (IRE): Curtis Campher is an excellent all-rounder and one of the best performers for his team, but his current form with both bat and ball is not up to par. He could be well avoided for this fixture.

Graham Hume (IRE): Considering Graham Hume’s recent performance and experience in T20 international cricket, he could be avoided for this fixture as well.