NZ Vs IRE who will win: The important game for New Zealand to stay on top will start in some hours and the outcome of this game will affect the whole scenario of Group 1 as the Super 12 stage is heading towards its end.
New Zealand, who started their campaign on a win over, Australia, already won 2 out of their 4 games and currently the table toppers despite losing their last game to England, as the net run-rate on their side.
The journey so far for Ireland has been that good, although they defeated England, and no one can neglect that.
But still, after playing four games in the Super 12 stage, the Irish team only claimed a single victory and having no chance to qualify for the semis.
What to expect from New Zealand?
New Zealand, no doubt has a strong batting and bowling unit, if their bowlers fails to perform then batters shine, and if batters fails then bowlers provide support. There will be a rare case when both these departments fail for them. And if we analyse their lost against England, then we can say that game was one of them.
Even though they bowled somehow good and restricted the power packed England to cross 180 mark, but their batters, except Glenn Phillips failed to perform, which was one of the reasons behind their defeat.
The runners-up, however, known for making strong comeback and they will definitely try to win this game to maintain their top spot heading into the semis.
What to expect from Ireland?
Ireland after losing their match against Australia, now having next to almost none chances to advance for the semis.
The only chance ahead of them is, first to beat New Zealand by a big margin, then pray Afghanistan beat Australia with a big margin, and Sri Lanka edge past England again with a big margin.
As the points is not the case with Ireland they have to keep an eye over the net run-rate in order to qualify if the above scenario happens, which is highly unlikely.
Still, the Andrew Balbirnie’s still will look to make the most of this opportunity and try to win this game.
NZ Vs IRE Probable Playing 11
New Zealand 11
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Ireland 11
Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Fionn Hand, Joshua Little
NZ Vs IRE: Who will win?
The Kiwis are comparatively more experienced side on paper and Irrespective of defeat in last game, they are still the table-toppers and will start this game as the favourite.
