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The PAK vs IRE T20 World Cup match will be played on Sunday, June 16 from 8 pm IST. This match is a dead rubber between the two sides after Ireland's match ended in a washout against the USA. India and Canada have qualified for the Super 8s from Group A after the latest washout.

Pakistan's heavy losses to USA and India, play their last Group game against Ireland. Pakistan beat Canada in their previous game. However, Canada were able to take the game deep against the Men in Green. A win for Ireland will give them their first win of this campaign albeit a little late.

Pakistan since those big losses to the USA and India did not have too many things under their control apart from winning big. Too many matches have been closely fought in this rather low-scoring World Cup so far. Players who were so used to scoring big runs in the IPL are now facing a lot of difficulty to chase 150 totals. The pitches in the USA and the Caribbean have tested the batting skills ability and temperament to the fullest.

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Florida does not have a good weather forecast for the entire week and if the match is abandoned and even if a shortened contest is played, it will not help Pakistan's cause. Ireland have already lost three games and thus is out of contention to make the playoffs but they can certainly upset Pakistan. They beat them recently in a TT20I series ahead of the World Cup.

PAK vs IRE Broadcasting Rights in India

Star Sports has the broadcast rights for the T20 World Cup 2024 in India. Hence the PAK vs IRE match and all other matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network.

PAK vs IRE Live Streaming Platform in India

Disney Plus Hotstar is live streaming the tournament free for its mobile app users. For users who want to watch from other devices, subscriptions are applicable

Subscription Plan in India

The tournament is free for the Disney Plus Hotstar mobile app users. For users who want to watch the matches on other devices, subscriptions are required. The monthly plan starts from 299. The Super Plan starts from 899 while the Premium plan starts from 1499 for 12 months. The Good Health 360 plan + Hotstar subscription starts from 699 yearly.

Official Broadcaster

Star Sports is the official broadcaster of the T20 World Cup 2024 in India. The tournament is free for Disney Plus Hotstar mobile app users. The Star Sports HD channel subscription starts at Rupees 22.42.

PAK vs IRE Live Streaming– When and Where To Watch ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Live In India? Match 36

When will the PAK vs IRE T20I match begin?

The match starts at 8 pm IST on June 16, Sunday.

Where will the PAK vs IRE T20I match take place?

The match will be played at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida

How to watch the Live Telecast of the PAK vs IRE T20I match on television?

PAK vs IRE Live Telecast in India will be available on the Star Sports Network.

How to watch the Livestream of the PAK vs IRE T20I match on mobile Online?

PAK vs IRE live streaming in India will be available on the Disney Plus Hotstar mobile app for free.

Conclusion

This is a must-win match for Pakistan at Lauderhill, Florida. The venue already had a washout between Sri Lanka and Nepal putting Sri Lanka out of the tournament.

Also Read: USA vs Ireland Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Florida Stadium– ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 30

 

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Pakistan and Ireland go head to head in match 36 of the T20 World Cup at Lauderhill, Florida on Sunday. The match starts at 8 pm IST which is 10.30 am local time. The two teams were eliminated from the tournament after the Ireland and USA match ended in a washout.

Pakistan lost to the USA and India affecting their NRR. Their loss to the USA was one of the upsets in the tournament so far. Now they face Ireland which has been their boogey team in ICC events. They beat them in the 2007 ODI World Cup and recently defeated them in a T20I series. Thus the Irish side knows the vulnerabilities of this Pakistan team very well.

Pakistan lost by big margins against the USA and India and now needs to win against Ireland by a big margin to boost their NRR. They won by seven wickets against Canada to still keep them alive. However, wins will not only do it for Pakistan as they depend on other results.

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Ireland have lost to India, Canada, and the USA. However, they are very well capable of playing spoilsport in Pakistan's campaign and ending their campaign with a win. The side has lacked the firepower and the X-factor so far in the tournament but can very quickly change things around by beating Pakistan.

PAK vs IRE Head To Head Records In T20Is

Matches Played	Won by Pakistan	Won by Ireland	Tie	No Result
4	3	1	0	0

PAK vs IRE Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

The two teams have played four T20I matches with Pakistan winning three and Ireland one game. Ireland's win came in the recent series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.

PAK vs IRE: Last 5 Encounters

The two teams have played four T20Is to date with Pakistan winning three and Ireland one game. The first time Pakistan beat Ireland in a T20I match was in the 2009 T20 World Cup when Pakistan became champions. Ireland beat Pakistan by five wickets chasing a big total in the recent three-match series. However, they lost the series 2-1.

PAK vs IRE: Trends and Patterns

Pakistan losing to a lesser-known team in World Cups has been a trend. They lost to Ireland in the 2007 ODI World Cup. They again lost to Zimbabwe in the 2022 T20I World Cups. Those two wins were both upsets in World Cup history.

PAK vs IRE Head To Head Records: ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 36

Matches Played - 4

PAK Won- 3

IRE Won- 0

Most Runs for Pakistan: Babar Azam-132

Most Wickets For Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi-7

Most Runs For Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie- 128

Most Wickets For Ireland: Mark Adair- 5

Conclusion

Pakistan finds themselves in a must-win situation heading into their last Group game against Ireland. They have a better NRR than the USA but are less on points.

Heading into their last ga,e. they would hope that Ireland beats the USA in their previous game and they manage to beat Ireland by a big margin to get a better NRR than the USA. If Ireland beats the USA and Pakistan both, they become contenders to make the Super 8s.

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Lauderhill, Florida hosts the PAK vs IRE T20 World Cup match on Sunday, June 16 from 8 pm IST. As per reports, inclement weather awaits both teams who will be playing a very crucial game.

The match between Sri Lanka and Nepal was abandoned forcing Sri Lanka's elimination from the tournament. Pakistan and Ireland were both eliminated after Ireland's match against the USA ended in a washout.

Pakistan are heading into this game after losing to the USA and India. They won by seven wickets against Canada and need another massive win against Ireland to boost their NRR and secure Super 8 qualification.

Pakistan's performance have grabbed a lot of eyeballs so far. Skipper Babar Azam is under pressure to perform. He has batted with a very low strike rate and has been dismissed the same way twice now.

Ireland on the other hand, started with losses against India and Canada. Their rained-out game against the USA now makes their match against Pakistan a no-contest as both teams are eliminated from the tournament.

This game is a dad rubber between the two sides. However, Ireland who recently beat Pakistan in a T20I bilateral series gets another opportunity to notch up a win against them.

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Florida as a venue will host four matches. The Sri Lanka vs Nepal Match has already been abandoned due to rain. Meanwhile, rain threat looms large on the Pakistan vs Ireland game. After Pakistan and Ireland's elimination, India and the USA have confirmed their position in Super 8s from Group A.

PAK vs IRE Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Florida Stadium– ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 36

PAK vs IRE Weather Report Of Florida

The PAK vs IRE match starts at 10.30 am local time at Lauderhill, Florida on Sunday. No rain on Thursday has given some hope to this crucial match as there has been a lot of rain in Florida over the last week.

The weather forecast for this game looks cloudy and gloomy. The temperatures will be around 32 degrees and there are thunderstorms expected. The humidity levels will be around 70 percent and there is a good 20 percent chance of rain.

PAK vs IRE Pitch Analysis

The pitch at Lauderhill, Flodia is generally a batting-friendly venue. The average first innings score is around 160 at this venue. 160 generally has been the total teams that are trying to achieve batting first.

A target of around 160 or more has not been easily chased down so far in this World Cup. If the weather remains good, we can have a good contest given this is a must-win for both games.

Weather Impact on PAK vs IRE, T20 World Cup 2024, Match 36

There is a rain threat looming large in this game. There was no rain on Thursday but the weather forecast on Sunday looks cloudy and gloomy with thunderstorms expected. Rain has already spoiled a game before at this venue. This is the last of the four games assigned at this venue.

Conclusion

The USA vs Ireland and PAK vs IRE games are in Florida. In case both games get washed out USA will qualify for the Super 8s along with India.

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The PAK vs IRE ICC T20 World Cup 2024 will be played in Florida on Sunday, June 16. This is a dead rubber between the two sides after Ireland'sd game against the USA ended in a washout. This helped India and the USA qualify for the Super 8s.

PAK vs IRE Team Analysis

Pakistan

The Men in Green are in dire straits at the moment having lost matches against India and USA. Their loss to the USA was one of the shockers of the tournament. Canada also managed to take the game deep enough against Pakistan.

They are placed third on the table at the moment with an NRR of +0.191. A winning finish will give some hope to the Pakistan cricket fraternity and fans.

Ireland

The match between the USA and Ireland ended in a washout. The Irish lost their first two games and their crucial match against the USA ended in a washout denying them an opportunity to fight for a Super 8 spot. They would like to end their campaign on a high by beating Pakistan.

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PAK vs IRE Key Factors

The pitch at Lauderhill Florida is a good one for batting. The average first innings score has been 160. Chasing around 160 will be tough for the chasing teams and hence the team batting first holds an edge.

11 out of the 18 matches have been won by the team chasing. Meanwhile, the first game between Sri Lanka and Nepal at this venue was washed out. There is a rain forecast for this match as well.

Form and Fitness

Both teams are not in the best of form with the bat and in the field. Pakistan arguably has been the worst fielding side having dropped many catches in the tournament so far.

Fitness a few players have injury concerns, especially Imad Wasim who has per reports been playing on with an ailing knee injury. There are no injury concerns in the Irish camp.

Tactical Acumen

Babar Azam and Paul Stirling will lead Pakistan and Ireland respectively. Both teams know that this is a must-win game and are aware of the conditions on offer.

PAK vs IRE Score Prediction

Team	1st Innings	2nd Innings
Pakistan	150-160	140-160
Ireland	150-160	140-160

Recent Venue Records (Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground Lauderhill, Florida)

STATS - T20

Total matches 18

Matches won batting first 11

Matches won bowling first 4

Average 1st Inns scores 157

Average 2nd Inns scores 123

Highest total recorded 245/6 (20 Ov) by WI vs IND

Lowest total recorded 76/10 (18.2 Ov) by CANW vs USAW

Highest score chased 179/1 (17 Ov) by IND vs WI

Lowest score defended 120/7 (20 Ov) by NZ vs SL

Who Will Score Most Runs For Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan / Babar Azam

Who Will Take Most Wickets For Pakistan: Mohammad Amir / Naseem Shah

Who Will Score Most Runs For Ireland: Paul Stirling / Harry Tector

Who Will Take Most Wickets For Ireland: Mark Adair / Gareth Delany

PAK vs IRE Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today Match 36? ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Pakistan have won three out of the four T20Is against Ireland. However, Ireland won more recently which makes this an even contest, especially with Pakistan's recent lackluster form.

Conclusion

This is a must-win game for both teams more so for Pakistan. Both teams will hope for rain to stay away so that they can get a chance to fight for their pot in the Super 8s.

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Australia and Scotland are set to collide in their next match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The Australia vs Scotland game takes place on Sunday, June 16. The venue of the Australia vs Scotland clash is Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.

Mitchell Marsh is the captain of the Aussies in the T20 World Cup 2024. Richie Berrington is the captain of Scotland. Below is the live streaming of the Australia vs Scotland match.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Broadcasting Rights in India

Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for ICC T20 World Cup 2024. They have both TV and digital rights.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming Platform in India

Disney+ Hotstar app will present the live streaming of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in India. Hence, the Australia vs Scotland live streaming will be available Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India.

It is the official and exclusive app of Star Sports to watch the match. The app will provide live streaming with commentary in different Indian languages including England and Hindi.

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Subscription Plan in India

The is no subscription needed to watch the T20 World Cup 2024 live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. However, Indian fans can only watch the free live streaming through their mobile devices.

To watch Australia vs Scotland live streaming on the big screens, fans will need a premium subscription. With the subscription package, Indian viewers can enjoy the games on TVs and computers.

The subscription plans for the Disney app are as follows- Rs. 199 for one month, Rs. 159 for three months, and Rs. 499 for six months.

Australia vs Scotland Official Broadcaster

Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster of the Australia vs Scotland game. Hence, the match will be live telecast on Star Sports Channels. The live telecast will be available in different languages.

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Australia vs Scotland Live Streaming- Where to Watch ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Live? Match 35

When will the Australia vs Scotland match begin?

The match takes place on Sunday, June 16. The match begins at 6 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Where will the Australia vs Scotland match take place?

The encounter takes place at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.

How to Live Telecast the Australia vs Scotland match on television?

The live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network.

How to Livestream the Australia vs Scotland match on mobile Online?

The live streaming will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app.

Conclusion

Interestingly, the Australia vs Scotland game will be a crucial match for England, who are in close competition with Scotland for a place in the next round of Super 8. Hence, Indian fans and even global cricket fans will be excited to watch the encounter.

 

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Australia and Scotland are set to battle with each other in their next match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Australia vs Scotland clash is the 35th game of the tournament, set to be played in West Indies.

Both Scotland and Australia are members of Group B in the T20 World Cup 2024. Australia has already qualified for the Super 8 round with 3 wins in 3 games. They are led by Mitchell Marsh.

Scotland is all set to register victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 by getting a place in the Super 8 round. They have won 2 games while 1 match ended with no result. As a result, the Scottish Army has 5 points with one more game to go. Below are the weather and pitch reports for the encounter.

Australia vs Scotland Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium, St Lucia– ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 35

Australia vs Scotland Weather Report Of St Lucia

The AUS vs SCO clash takes place in Gros Islet City, St Lucia on Saturday, June 15 according to local time. According to weather reports from weather.com, the temperature of the city on Saturday will be 32° Celcius during the day and 27° Celcius at night.

The sky will be a little cloudy during the day and night. The humidity will be 68% in the day and 78% at night. The chance of rain is 8% during the day and 13% at night.

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Australia vs Scotland Pitch Analysis

The match takes place at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia. It is considered a good-scoring ground where the average 1st and 2nd innings totals stand at 139 and 126.

The stadium has observed 35 games, out of which, the teams batting first won 15 games while the teams batting second won 20 games. The highest-ever total at the stadium is 199/8, posted by West Indies.

Hence, the stadium has also witnessed big totals in the past. Australia once chased down a 197-run total at the stadium. The stadium is considered a heaven for batters, who often smack a lot of runs.

It helps spinners too but in the later stages of the match. Seamers and pacers often have a challenging task. Notably, AUS vs SCO is the first game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at Daren Sammy Stadium.

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Weather Impact on Australia vs Scotland Match

The Australia vs Scotland match takes place on Saturday night according to local time. Since the chance of rain is just 13% at that time, the match will not be affected by rain or weather. Hence, players can play without the fear of rain or the DLS method.

Conclusion

The weather will not impact the Australia vs Scotland game as there is no chance of rain. The pitch will favour batters more and hence, the match can witness a big totals. Notably, Aussie batters can come up with a gigantic total against Scotland.

 

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Australia and Scotland are set to battle with each other in their next match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Australia vs Scotland is match 35 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Led by Mitchell Marsh, Australia has shown awesome form in the T20 World Cup 2024. The Men-in-Yellow crushed Oman, England, and Namibia in their first three encounters to steal a place in the Super 8 round.

On the other hand, Richie Berrington-led Scotland has also showcased a brilliant performance. Their opening game against England was washed out due to rain. Later, they stunned Oman and Namibia to win two back-to-back matches.

Australia vs Scotland is a crucial game for Group B there is a close fight for the next round. Below we discuss head-to-head records between Australia and Scotland in international cricket.

Australia vs Scotland Head to Head Records- ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 35

Stats​	Matches​	AUS Won​	SCO Won​	No Result​
Overall​	0​	0​	0​	0​
At Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia​	0​	0​	0​	0​
In the last 5 matches​	0​	0​	0​	0​
In ICC T20 World Cups​	0​	0​	0​	0​
In West Indies​	0​	0​	0​	0​

Australia vs Scotland Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

There are no Australia vs Scotland head-to-head records in T20Is as both sides have not played any T20I games with each other in the past.

Australia vs Scotland Head-to-Head Records: Recent 5 Encounters

Australia and Scotland have not locked horns in 5 T20I games so far. The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match is the first clash between both sides. However, Australia and Scotland have faced each other in 5 ODI games since 1999.

They faced each other for the first time ODI World Cup in 1999, when Australia emerged as the tournament champions. Both sides also clashed in the 2007 and 2015 World Cups. Interestingly, the Aussies were the champions in the 2007 and 2015 World Cups too.

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Australia vs Scotland Head-to-Head Records: Key moments and stand-out performances

There are no standout performances to talk about in T20Is. However, in Australia vs Scotland ODIs, some players from both teams have impressed in the past.

For instance, Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Ricky Ponting, and David Hussey are Aussie batters with centuries against Scotland. Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson have got four-wicket hauls against the Scottish side.

For Scotland, Colin Smith is the only Scotland batter with an ODI fifty against Australia. However, Gordon Goudie has the best bowling show of 5/73 in Australia vs Scotland clashes in One Day Internationals.

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Australia vs Scotland Head-to-Head Records: Trends and Patterns

Australia has defeated Scotland with ease in all the five ODI encounters in the past and has been a dominating side. Hence, they have a 100 percent win record in ODIs. However sadly, there are no T20I games to analyze the trends.

Conclusion

Although the Aussies have not locked horns with Scotland in T20Is, they have a 100 percent win record against them in ODIs. Australia is expected to outplay Scotland who are a much inferior team than Australia in cricket.

 

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Australia and Scotland armies are set to wrestle with each other for the first time in T20Is in the forthcoming clash of ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Australia vs Scotland is the 35th match of the tournament.

Australia has always crushed five ODI games in the past and will aim to replicate the same result in the T20I as well. Below we look at Australia vs Scotland's complete prediction for the encounter.

Australia vs Scotland Team Analysis

Australia

Mitchell Marsh is the skipper of Australia in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. They have won 3 games in a row and have 6 points. They are part of Group B.

Scotland

Scotland is also a member of Group B. They are led by Richie Berrington and have won 2 games out of 3 including a no-result game. Scotland have 5 points.

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Australia vs Scotland Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The Australia vs Scotland game takes place at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia, which is considered a good-scoring ground in T20Is. The pitch is expected to support batters more than bowlers. Spinners might enjoy more success than seamers and pacers.

Form and Fitness

There is no news of injuries inside the squads of both teams. Hence, all players are available for the match. Batters and bowlers from both teams have shown a wonderful form in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Tactical Acumen

Australia- Australia has a strong side and more experienced members than Scotland. Moreover, their batters and bowlers are in amazing form in the T20 World Cup.

Scotland- Scotland has some powerful members who are in awesome form. Also, Aussies are unaware of their prowess and weakness in the shortest format. They can take advantage of this fact.

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Australia vs Scotland Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today Match 35? ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Australia vs Scotland Score Prediction

Team​	1st Innings​	2nd Innings​
Australia​	180-200​	180-200​
Scotland​	160-180​	160-180​

Players to perform prediction

AUS- David Warner, Marcus Stoinis, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Adam Zampa are top performers for Australia so far.

SCO- Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington, George Munsey, Brad Wheal, and Brad Currie hold the best form for the side.

Australia vs Scotland Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for AUS in the match: David Warner or Marcus Stoinis

Who will score the most runs for SCO in the match: Brandon McMullen or Richie Berrington

Australia vs Scotland Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Pat Cummins or Adam Zampa

Who will pick the most wickets for SCO in the match: Brad Wheal or Brad Currie

Who will win the Match?

Australia will crush Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Australia looks in good touch and there is a one-in-a-million chance that Scotland will win this encounter. Australia will retain their 100 percent win records against Scotland in international cricket.

Conclusion

The Australia vs Scotland game will be an entertaining one. If Australia wins the encounter, they will confirm their top spot in the Group B points table. If Scotland defeats the Aussies, England will be out of the tournament. Hence, it is one of the most thrilling games to watch out for.

 

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Pakistan takes on Ireland in match 36 of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, June 16. The two teams are eliminated from the tournament after Ireland's match against the USA was abandoned on Friday.

PAK vs IRE Date and Venue

The PAK vs IRE match will be played on June 16, at Lauderhill, Florida from 8 pm IST which is 10.30 am local time. This is the last of the four games played at this venue. Rain has been a constant threat in all those games.

PAK vs IRE Match Preview- ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 36

Pakistan

Pakistan lost two matches against the USA and India. Those two losses have pegged back their NRR in this World Cup. The big-match players have not stood up, especially their captain Babar Azam. He has been a victim of not scoring important runs for his side.

Former captains have also criticized the team for their loss to the USA in particular. There is a rain forecast in the match against Ireland and if the match is abandoned USA will qualify for the playoffs.

Pakistan Squad

Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan

Ireland

Ireland has lost their games against India, the USA, and even Canada. However, they can make a comeback by beating Pakistan and getting some points after being already eliminated from the tournament.. Ireland has been Pakistan's boogey team in ICC events and they are perfectly capable of beating Pakistan in the match. They recently beat them in a T20I series.

Ireland Squad

Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young

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PAK vs IRE Key Battles

Babar Azam vs Josh Little

Little the left-arm pacer will be eyeing Babar Azam's wicket. He has been in very poor form in this series averaging just 30 and striking at 104. The left-arm pacer will look to edge him off to slips as he has been dismissed in the same manner twice in this series.

Mohammad Rizwan vs Mark Adair

Both of these players are senior players for their respective teams. Rizwean has been the in-form batter of the Pakistan team. The Ireland bowlers unanimously will be eyeing his wicket early on.

Paul Stirling ve Mohammad Amir

Amir will be up against Paul Stirling, Ireland's most experienced batter. He is also amongst the top scorers in T20I cricket but has failed to get going in this tournament so far.

PAK vs IRE Key Players

For Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are the key batters. Amir, Shaheen, and Haris Rauf are the key bowlers.

For Ireland, Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie have been the key batters. With the ball, Mark Adair and Josh Little will be key.

PAK vs IRE Weather and Pitch Report

The weather forecast for this match does not look good. This is the final match in Florida. The match between the USA ended in a washout. The first two games ended in a washout. There is a fair chance of rain and thunderstorms and the match might even be a rained-out contest.

Talking about the pitch, 160 is the average first-inning score at this venue. Teams have found it difficult to chase 160 in this World Cup as the pitches have aided the bowlers more than their batters.

Conclusion

This is a must-win match for Pakistan if they are willing to make it to the Super 8s. In case the match is abandoned then the USA will make it to the Super 8s along with India.

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Pakistan takes on Ireland in match 36 of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, June 16. The match starts at 8 pm IST which is 10.30 am local time. Ireland's abandoned game against the USA has eliminated Pakistan, Ireland, and Canada from the tournament. India and USA have qualified for Super 8s from Group A.

There is a serious threat of rain that might play spoilsport in this contest. Thunderstorms are expected. The first match at this venue between Sri Lanka and Nepal ended in a washout. In the process, Sri Lanka were eliminated from the tournament.

Pakistan too faces a similar situation. A washout in Florida will see them stand eliminated from the tournament. They lost to the USA and India and won their previous match against Canada.

Pakistan cricket team has played below-par cricket in this tournament. They were very much outplayed in the match against India and USA and against Canada they won the game in the 18th over chasing just 107.

Pakistan's bench strength has the likes of Iftikhar Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Abbas Afridi Iftikhar Ahmed and Azam Khan not performing in the matches that they played. It will be interesting to see if they make any changes to their XI.

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Pakistan Playing 11 vs Ireland- ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 36

Babar Azam (C)

The skipper has batted poorly in this World Cup so far scoring 90 runs at an average of 30. His captaincy has been well below par as well.

Mohammad Rizwan (WK)

Rizwan will open the batting along with Babar. He has been the batting mainstay for Pakistan in this tournament so far. He is inching close to 100 runs in the tournament.

Fakhar Zaman

Zaman should ideally bat at three being the left-hander. He is an aggressive payer and naturally dominates the bowling attack. He has batted up and down the order.

Saim Ayub

The youngster scored just six opening the battle against Canada and did not take the opportunity. He is better off battling in the middle order and with the older ball.

Usman Khan

Usman Khan can slot in at five. He is a find of the PSL but has not proven his potential with the bat so far for the national side.

Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan will slot in at six. He is playing as an all-rounder but has been hardly used with the ball. He also has been very ineffective with the ball as well.

Imad Wasim

Imad will slot in at seven. He came out of his retirement to play the World Cup for Pakistan but so far the move has backfired. He received heavy criticism for his knock against India.

Shaheen Afridi

Afridi will slot in at eight. He has decent skills with the bat but is more required of Pakistan with the ball. He has been expensive in this World Cup going for almost 10 runs per over.

Naseem Shah

Naseem has been the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan. He does not have too many wickets to show for his efforts but has been the most economical bowler for his side. He has not been backed up by the rest of the bowlers.

Mohammad Amir

Amir will be the third pacer in this XI. His comeback also has not been as expected. He bowled an expensive Super Over against USA and was very good with the ball against Canada picking up two for 14.

Haris Rauf

Rauf concludes the likely XI for Pakistan for their match against Ireland. With six wickets from three games, he has been the highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in this campaign so far.

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