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September 8, 2024
Ireland vs Scotland Match Prediction, 5th T20I: Discover who won the thrilling match on May 23, 2024, and how Ireland’s victory impacts their T20 World Cup qualification.
After his outstanding all-round performance on Sunday, Mark Adair not only received congratulations from his teammates but also earned the Player of the Match Award. Batting at number eight, he smashed 49 runs off 24 balls and then took 2/34 with the ball. In a game decided by just one run, such contributions are crucial.
In this match, Ireland will rely on their experienced opening pair, Andy Balbirnie and skipper Paul Stirling, to find form after both were dismissed for 11 against the Netherlands.
On the other hand, Scotland has several areas to improve after defeating the Netherlands in the tournament opener on Saturday. Their opening bowlers need to be more effective, as the first wicket fell only in the ninth over after the hosts had already amassed 68 runs.
Only skipper Richie Berrington and keeper-batter Matthew Cross reached double figures with the bat, highlighting the need for other players to step up and perform in this game.
Irelands: Andrew Balbirnie, Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker (c&wk), Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Neil Rock, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Benjamin White
Scotland: Richie Berrington (c), George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Jack Jarvis, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Currie, Gavin Main.
Captain: Mark Adair
Vice-Captain: Richie Berrington
Lorcan Tucker, Matthew Cross, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Barry McCarthy, Christopher Sole.
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The team batting first has won the first two games in this Tri-Nation T20I Series. Therefore, it is likely that both sides will prefer to bat first when they arrive at the ground on Monday.
This wicket offers something for the bowlers and doesn’t allow the batters much pace. While the top batters may adjust to the speed after spending some time in the middle, those who attempt to attack immediately are unlikely to succeed.
The forecast predicts humid conditions during this game’s opening couple of hours, with a significant chance of rain interruptions. However, clearer skies and a fresher feel are expected as the evening progresses in The Hague.
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Benjamin White, Neil Rock, Fionn Hand, Ross Adair.
Scotland: Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross, Ollie Hairs, George Munsey, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, Chris Greaves, Jack Jarvis, Gavin Main, Safyaan Sharif, Christopher Sole, Mark Watt, Bradley Currie, Charlie Tear.
Ireland secured a convincing win at 14:22 local time, 12:22 GMT, and 17:52 IST, despite a few wobbles toward the end. They deserved the victory, which boosted their chances of direct qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Paul Stirling gave them a fast start, allowing Andrew Balbirnie to anchor the chase while Lorcan Tucker played his shots.
Though Ireland lost three quick wickets near the end, the outcome was never in doubt. Although solid in the field, Scotland struggled with the ball and couldn’t apply pressure due to their lack of wickets. They finished the tournament with one win, no result, and two losses, and they aim to learn from this before the World Cup. The last tri-series match between Ireland and the Netherlands will be played tomorrow.
In the 19.3rd over, Safyaan Sharif bowled to Delany, who took a quick single as Ireland won. The fielder missed a run-out chance. Earlier, in the 19.2nd over, Dockrell’s partner, Tucker, was run out by a direct hit from Jarvis after a miscommunication. Tucker’s brilliant 55 off 38 ended there, keeping the match tense until the final moments.
