Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm up Matches - Sri Lanka vs Ireland - Match 7 - 13th October, 2022

The 7th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm up Matches will be played between Sri Lanka and Ireland on the 13th of October 2022 at the Junction Oval, Melbourne, Melbourne.

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Current Form Sri Lanka:

The top run scorer for Sri Lanka in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm up matches is Kusal Mendis with 54 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Sri Lanka in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm up matches is Chamika Karunaratne with 2 scalps under his belt.

Sri Lanka won their previous match against Zimbabwe by 33 runs.

Sri Lanka batted first and they posted a total of 188 for 5 in 20 overs. Kusal Mendis at the top of the order smashed 54 off just 29 deliveries. The middle order contributed in small numbers but a timely cameo of 37 quick runs by Wanindu Hasaranga helped Sri Lanka reach a total of 188 for 5 in 20 overs.

During the chase, Regis Chakabva and Craig Ervine started off very well. They added 39 runs for the first wicket partnership. Wesley Madhevere also played well for his 'a run a ball' 40. The momentum slowed down after the dismissal of these top 3. As a result, Zimbabwe were restricted to 155 for 5 in 20 overs, losing the match by 33 runs.

Current Form Ireland:

The top run maker for Ireland is Paul Stirling with 37 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Ireland is Gareth Delany with 1 scalp to his name.

Ireland lost their previous match against Namibia by 8 runs.

Namibia batted first and they posted a total of 138 for 4 in 20 overs. Namibia couldn't get off to an ideal start and they lost 3 wickets for just 63 runs. Gerhard Erasmus played a captain's knock of 34 not out to ensure Namibia got to a respectable total. Namibia finished with 138 for 4 in 20 overs.

During the chase, Ireland started off very well. Openers Paul Stirling and Stephen Doheny played very well in the powerplay overs. Paul Stirling went on to make 37 before running himself out at a wrong time. Lorcan Tucker also played brilliantly and scored 34 runs. Once he was dismissed, Ireland's top and middle order collapsed and they were bowled out for 127 in the 20th over, as Namibia won the match by 8 runs.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera (subject to fitness), Lahiru Kumara (subject to fitness), Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan. Standby Players: Ashen Bandara, Praveen Jayawickrema, Dinesh Chandimal, Binura Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando.

Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Conor Olphert, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Graham Hume.

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Sri Lanka

Who will win?- Sri Lanka

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka), Paul Stirling (Ireland)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken)- Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka), Simi Singh (Ireland)

Most Sixes – Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka), Paul Stirling (Ireland)

Player of the Match- Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka)

Team Scores Batting first – Sri Lanka 160+, Ireland 140+

Match Handicap: Sri Lanka

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