Sri Lanka vs Ireland – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Betting Tips

Sri Lanka will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they face Ireland in the 8th match of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Wednesday.

In their opening game, Sri Lanka registered a comfortable win over Namibia, courtesy splendid performances from Mahesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando and Bhanuka Rajapaksa. With this result, Sri Lanka registered their first win of the competition.

On the other hand, Ireland comfortably brushed aside Netherlands in their opening game. Captain Andrew Balbirnie will be hoping that the side can continue their good form in this fixture.

In 2009 ICC T20 World Cup played in England, Sri Lanka managed to eke out a close win over Ireland.

Sri Lanka Form and Team News

Skipper Dasun Shanaka will be pleased with his side’s clinical performance against Namibia and will be hoping for more of the same against Ireland.

In the batting department, the onus will be on veteran opener Kusal Perera, rookie Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, the middle-order trio of Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Dasun Shanaka to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the pace trio of Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara to make crucial breakthroughs with the new-ball.

In the opening game against Namibia, the spin duo of Mahesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga bowled well and picked up five wickets between them.

Ireland Form and Team News

After their dominant win over Netherlands, Ireland will be hoping to maintain their standards with bat and ball against Sri Lanka.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the openers Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Captain Andrew Balbirnie, the middle-order trio of Gareth Delaney, Curtis Campher and Harry Tector to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Curtis Campher, Simi Singh and Benjamin White to provide crucial breakthroughs in this fixture.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Sri Lanka will be favorites to win the eighth game of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup to be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. For this 8th T20 World Cup game Ireland are placed at 2.95 odds, while Sri Lanka placed at 1.36 odds

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Our Tipster Angle

Based on current form, Sri Lanka will be favorites to win their game against Ireland. With Mahesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga showing excellent form with the ball in hand, the team management will be hoping that the spin duo can dismantle Ireland’s batting lineup.

On the other hand, Ireland will need to raise their game with bat and ball to beat Sri Lanka in this fixture.

Therefore, the prediction is for Dasun Shanaka-led unit to register a comfortable win over Ireland.

Tip 1- Mahesh Theekshana to continue his excellent form for Sri Lanka

Rookie off-spinner showed his class and caliber with the ball in the opening game of the T20 World Cup played against Namibia.  He picked three wickets and conceded 25 runs in his four overs. Given his outstanding performance in the opening fixture, we can expect spinner Mahesh Theekshana to take one wicket or more against [email protected]

Tip 2- Mark Adair to lead the bowling charge for Ireland

Pacer Mark Adair did exceedingly well for the side in the opening game of the competition played against Netherlands. He produced a tidy performance with the ball for Ireland and finished with figures of 3 for 9 in his four overs. Given his consistency for Ireland in the T20 format, .So we can expect pacer Mark Adair to take one wicket or more against [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect Sri Lanka to register a comfortable win Ireland and retain top spot in the Group A.

1. Spinner Mahesh Theekshana to take one wicket or more against Ireland-  Sri [email protected]
2. Pacer Mark Adair to take one wicket or more against Netherlands- [email protected]

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