Sri Lanka vs Ireland Prediction: Ireland has lost both of their games so far

Sri Lanka and Ireland are going head to head against each other at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on 25th June. Ireland has lost both of their games so far and will be looking to get back into the qualifying race. Who will win this game?

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's opening match against U.A.E showcased an intriguing display, with four players notching half-centuries and the team amassing an impressive 6/355 total. However, in the second game against Oman, only Dimuth Karunaratne and Nissanka were required to bat, contributing 37 and 61 runs, respectively.

As anticipated, Karunaratne (with a total of 133 runs) and Nissanka (with a total of 94 runs) have emerged as the leading run-scorers for Sri Lanka. These two batsmen were expected to lead the team, and Nissanka, in particular, has maintained an impressive average of 52 runs per game over his last eight matches. It is highly likely that Karunaratne and Nissanka will continue to play pivotal roles at the crease throughout the remaining matches.

Ahead of the Qualifiers, it was evident that leg-spinner Hasaranga would be the key bowler in the lineup. His performances in the recent matches have justified this expectation, as he has taken an extraordinary 11/37 in just two matches! His figures of 5/13 and 6/24 are remarkable, and we are eagerly anticipating how he will fare against the Irish batsmen.

Sri Lanka Predicted Lineup

Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka (wk), Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.

Ireland

Ireland's performances in the tournament have left much to be desired, and it's evident that they are disappointed with their results. While Ireland may not be considered a cricket powerhouse, their two consecutive losses have significantly diminished their chances of progressing to the next stage.

In their first game against Oman, Ireland experienced a defeat despite a commendable batting display by Dockrell, who scored 91 runs. However, the Irish bowlers struggled to pose a significant challenge and conceded too many runs without taking any wickets.

Although the loss to Scotland had a few positive aspects, such as Campher's impressive knock of 120 runs, Dockrell's contribution of 69 runs, and Adair's bowling figures of 3/57, the overall performance of the Irish team was subpar. The match against Scotland was closely contested, with Scotland securing victory by just one wicket.

Ireland Predicted Lineup

Andy McBrine, Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Benjamin White.

Expert betting tips

The pitch at this venue is typically favoured by batters due to its relatively low bounce and minimal movement. However, experienced spinners can still exploit the surface and generate significant turns. It is anticipated that this match will result in a high-scoring affair, with previous instances witnessing totals as high as 400. With the form Sri Lanka finds themselves in, it will be very hard for the Irish team to get through them, we expect a Sri Lankan win in this game.