T20 World Cup 2022: Scotland VS Ireland - Match predictions and tips

In the first match, Ireland suffered a 31-run defeat to Zimbabwe. Bowling in the first match against Zimbabwe, Ireland bowler Joshua Little bowled well at 3/24, Mark Adair took 2/39, and Simi Sigh impressed with 2 for 31.

The bowling efforts could not help the team restrict Zimbabwe to a low score. When Ireland came out to bat, they were 31 runs short of 143/9. 

On the other hand, Scotland dominated a one-sided match over two-time World T20 champions West Indies, stunning them with a 42-run win.

Scotland started the match with a knock of 66 runs from Munsey to post a convincing score of 160/5, with Calum Macleod (23) and Michael Jones (20) struggling to lead the Scottish side to a good score.

Scotland was up against a dangerous West Indian side. But with solid determination and spirited bowling performance, Scotland took their opponents to 118.

Scotland Players to watch

George Munsey: He gave a good start in the last match and smashed 66 runs. He is the pick of player to watch for Scotland today.

Mark Watt: He was the star with the ball, returning figures of 3/12. 

Ireland Player to watch

Harry Tector: has played 45 T20Is, scoring 779 runs with a strike rate of over 130 and averaging 24.

Joshua Little was brilliant in his bowling spell in the last match, picking three crucial wickets and conceding just 24 runs.

Match Prediction

Scotland is predicted to win today as they defeated T20 champions West Indies and Ireland lost to Zimbabwe. 

Top Picks

George Munsey

Mark Watt

Harry Tector

Joshua Little

Pitch Report

Bellerive Oval has a well-balanced pitch. The new ball bowlers will have some lateral movement off the surface, so batters must be patient early in their innings. The spinners will be used in the latter stages of the game.

Team Squad

Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Matthew Cross(w), Richie Berrington(c), Calum MacLeod, Chris Greaves, Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Wheal

Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie(c), Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker(w), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little