Welcome ODI Super League, and welcome back ODI cricket. All three ODIs of this England vs Ireland series are set to inaugurate ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League, which will fetch teams for the ICC World Cup in 2023. We will soon release a detailed blog on the ODI league, which will be part of our Cricket Guides series.
Coming back to the ODI series, this will be the first time the World champions England will be playing a home ODI match, since their World Cup final win against New Zealand more than a year ago. No spectators will be allowed in this game despite a limited few were allowed in the Irish practice games.
Ireland, on the other side, playing their 1st ODI since January this year, are always a side to surprise. With the Irish management backing more youngsters this time, it would be an interesting watch to see how the new young Irish side is about to perform.
Where and When?
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton, England
Date and Time: Jul 30, 2020, 6.30 PM IST
Expected Weather: Clear Sky, 49% Humidity, 22.13℃
Where to watch? : Sony Six, Sony Six HD, SonyLIV (Streaming)
Team News
England
The English management has decided to rest 5 of their regular ODI members for this short series, namely: Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Chris Woakes. Still, the present core looks dense enough with Captain Eoin Morgan, the newly appointed vice-captain Moeen Ali, and the opening pair Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy.
In the bowling department, the all-rounder Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, David Willey, and Saqib Mahmood are expected to feature in the playing XI. The in-form youngsters–Sam Billings and Tom Banton will form the middle-order along with the captain and his vice.
Probable Playing XI:
Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, James Vince, Eoin Morgan, Tom Banton, Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, David Willey, Saqib Mahmood
Ireland
The visiting side has 22 members in total as a reserve, and the management has picked 14 out of them for the 1st ODI. The team has announced that they will choose 14 before every game on a match-by-match basis from the available 22. The 14 for the 1st game is announced, and you can see the list here.
I have picked four players out of this line-up to fancy in my fantasy side after going through the two practice games the team played. We will see that in the below section. Now here’s my Ireland playing XI prediction.
Probable Playing XI
Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany, Andrew Balbirnie, William Porterfield, Harry Tector, Kevin O’Brien, Lorcan Tucker, Simi Singh, Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Joshua Little/Craig Young.
Fantasy Prediction
Wicket-Keeper
It’s a straightforward pick with Jonny Bairstow among the picks, and one can’t miss him in a pitch like The Rose Bowl.
Batsmen
3 of the top 4 English batsmen are in my fantasy XI, as I don’t want to risk going against anyone of these: Roy, Morgan, and Banton.
James Vince scored a quick 66 in the practice game against Ireland, and you can use him in place of Banton, as he is also batting at No.3.
From Ireland, I have picked two batsmen: Kevin O’Brien and Harry Tector. Both these middle-order batsmen have performed consistently well in the practice games, and Kevin’s all-round efforts can help with some extra points.
All rounders
My Ireland pick for the Allrounder section is Simi Singh. The Indian-born Irish cricketer has fared well in the practice games with both ball and bat, and I expect him to play a big part in the Irish side this Thursday.
It is Moeen Ali from England I bank on among the other Allrounders present. The left-handed batsmen have a lot to contribute, with the lower middle-order batsmen will get more batting time as it is a 50-Overs per side match. His ability to play both the anchor and slogger role in the middle and final overs can help. We can also expect him to bowl the full 10-Overs as an experienced spinner pairing with Adil Rashid.
Bowlers
Considering the batting-friendly nature of Southampton’s ODI pitches, I am just going with 3 bowlers, with my two all-rounders already being the frontline bowlers. Also, there is Kevin from the batting unit who will bowl his part.
My picks: McBrine form Ireland, and Rashid and Willey from the England side. Saqib too, could be a good pick. His lower credit can help you fill spots.
Fantasy Tips
- As I already mentioned, it is going to be batting conditions and clear sky. GO strong with the batsmen.
- Pick all-rounders who bowl 10 Overs to balance your limited bowling unit.
- With both sides coming in with a strong batting unit, Toss won’t matter in your fantasy picks.
- With England, pick all batsmen who play at the top 4 or even 5.
My Dream XI team
Suggestion: You can also place James Vince in place of Tom Banton, with this combination of players.
Wrapping up with stats
- Morgan (610 in 12 innings), Roy (332 in 6 innings), and Bairstow (237 in 3 innings) are among the top ODI runs scorers in this venue, with the captain at the top of the chart.
- Bairstow’s average in this venue is a mighty 118.50 with the high score of 141* against West Indies in 2017.
- 8 300+ scores have been scored in this venue, with England being at the ‘for’ side 3 times and receiving end five times.
- Graeme Swann and James Anderson have picked the most wickets in this venue in this format: 12.
- First ODI game for Ireland in this venue.
- Out of 18 games, England played in this venue, since its inception in 2003, they have won 11 and lost 7. But they have won the last 5 matches played here.
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