Ireland vs Afghanistan Prediction: Ireland to start the series on a positive note

These two nations will be playing a five-game T20 series to prepare themselves for the upcoming T20 world cup. Will Ireland win the series at their home or will the Afghans show their resolute and win the series?

Ireland

Ireland is playing a lot of cricket in the wake of the upcoming world cup with a series against India, South Africa, and New Zealand. They lost all three series but they were able to provide a good fightback in all three but they don't have any results to show for it. Ireland will be looking to go one step ahead and win the series.

Ireland Predicted Lineup

Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Andy McBrine, Harry Tractor, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan played their last series in June of this year against Zimbabwe and they won the series 3-0. Afghanistan has a powerful bowling attack with Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq in their ranks. Afghanistan will be looking for pretty much the same as last series and come away with a win. 

Afghanistan Predicted Lineup

Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad/ Karim Janat.

Expert betting tips

Ireland is a more balanced side going into the game and with home advantage we are expecting them to win the first game of the series. Expect a lot of runs on this gorund with both the teams having good batters. 

Prediction

• Team 1 Wins for 2.95;
• W2 After First 6 Overs (2Way) for 1.57;
• Total Runs, Over Number 1 Under 6.5 for 1.8