Scotland and Ireland will face off in the 21st and final T20 World Cup Qualifier match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2023 on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM UTC. The match will be played at The Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Scotland is currently in first place in the Group A standings, while Ireland is in second place. Scotland has won all of its five matches, while Ireland has won four of its five matches.
Scotland’s batting lineup is led by skipper Kyle Coetzer, who has scored 211 runs in five matches. The other key batsmen for Scotland are Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross, and George Munsey.
Scotland’s bowling attack is led by Mark Watt, who has taken 10 wickets in five matches. The other key bowlers for Scotland are Safyaan Sharif, Brad Wheal, and Chris Sole.
Ireland’s batting lineup is led by Paul Stirling, who has scored 241 runs in five matches. The other key batsmen for Ireland are Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, and Curtis Campher.
Ireland’s bowling attack is led by Craig Young, who has taken 12 wickets in five matches. The other key bowlers for Ireland are Josh Little, Mark Adair, and Simi Singh.
This match is a must-win for both teams. Scotland needs a win to secure top spot in the group and a place in the T20 World Cup, while Ireland needs a win to improve its chances of finishing in the top two and qualifying for the T20 World Cup.
Prediction:
This match is sure to be a close contest. Both teams are evenly matched, and it could go either way. However, Scotland will be slight favorites as they are playing at home.
Conclusion:
This match is sure to be a thrilling contest. Both teams are playing some great cricket, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
The match will be streamed live on the ICC’s website and YouTube channel.
