ABOUT THE MATCH
The 32nd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 will see Scotland taking on Bermuda. This Group B fixture is scheduled to be played on October 25 at Abu Dhabi’s Tolerance Oval.
Both teams have won two and lost two so far in the tournaments. Ireland was chasing 157 to beat Canada, but could only reach 146/7 and even failing to back up their big win against Oman.
On the other hand, Jersey made a surprise win against UAE had put them in with a great chance of reaching the play-offs, but they failed to make a comeback against Hong Kong.
TOSS PREDICTION
Ireland so far hasn’t won the toss in this tournament and if they win, they would go with batting first.
PITCH AND CONDITIONS
Matches at the Tolerance Oval have seen plenty of wickets fall, but it still appears a balanced wicket.
By the time the game starts, the fog will be cleared and a ray of bright sunshine is seen touching to the ground. There are zero chances of rain with moderate humidity.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI OF Ireland
Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Gareth Delany, Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Gary Wilson (c, wk), Mark Adair, Stuart Thompson, George Dockrell, Boyd Rankin, David Delany
PROBABLE PLAYING XI OF Jersey
Nick Ferraby, Harry Carlyon, Ben Stevens, Jonty Jenner, Nick Greenwood, Benjamin Ward, Corey Bisson, Dominic Blampied, Elliot Miles, Jake Dunford (wk), Charles Perchard (c)
MATCH PREVIEW
Ireland
- Ireland has lacked consistency in this tournament, with the defeats to the UAE and Canada in between wins against Hong Kong and Oman.
- Gareth Delany taking the lead with 89 made a winning way over Oman.
- But they failed to back it up against Canada as they lost wickets in the middle overs.
- Lorcan Tucker was replaced by Andy Balbirnie, but Gareth Delany retained his batting position after his heroics against Oman.
- Even though Balbirnie was out for the first ball, the batting line-up is likely to be retained again.
Jersey
- Elliot Miles replaced Anthony Hawkins-Kay last time out and could retain his place in this encounter.
- Jersey might have missed an opportunity to reach the play-offs of this competition.
- It was Benjamin Ward’s 47 which brought a win against UAE. The hosts were bowled out for 112 as Harry Carlyon and Ward each took three wickets.
PROBABLE WINNING TEAM:
Ireland may have blown their chance last time out, but they are favorites to beat Jersey.
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