T20 World Cup 2024, IND vs IRE: India Win Toss, Opt To Bowl First; Check Playing XIs

New York: India will kick off their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Ireland today, marking the beginning of their quest to break their ICC trophy jinx.

Meanwhile, Ireland, buoyed by recent performances, including a notable win against Pakistan, are determined to cause an upset.

India’s team composition, showcased in their warm-up match against Bangladesh, offers insights into their strategy. Rishabh Pant’s surprise move to No.3 paid dividends, supported by Hardik Pandya’s return to form. While Jasprit Bumrah leads the bowling attack, Virat Kohli’s late arrival after a stellar IPL 2024 campaign adds anticipation.

However, Ireland’s bowling lineup does pose a threat. With a history of dominance, India has won seven out of eight T20I encounters against Ireland, the last being in 2009.

The pitch, scrutinized after recent matches, remains a mystery. Despite India’s strong showing in warm-up games, the unpredictable nature of the pitch adds an element of uncertainty to the match.

Playing XIs

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

Ireland: Paul Stirling(c), Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker(w), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Benjamin White