IND vs IRE 1st T20: Know how the team can be in the first T20 and how will be playing XI?
IND vs IRE : The first T20 will be played between India and Ireland on 26 June (Sunday). In this series, there is a big opportunity for India to test their bench strength. In such a situation, coach VVS Laxman can give a chance to two young bowlers waiting for their debut. Apart from these, some other players will also be seen. Know how India’s playing XI can be in the first T20.
After the 5 T20 series against South Africa, now Team India is ready to take on Ireland. The 2 T20 series between the two countries will start from 26 June (Sunday). Many young players have been included in Team India for this tour. In such a situation, the Indian team management would like to test their bench strength by giving them a chance. Two players included in this list who can debut in the series against Ireland are Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh.
Both these players were included in the Indian team for the T20 series against South Africa. But, they did not get a chance to debut. But, VVS Laxman, chief of the National Cricket Academy, who came as a coach for the Ireland tour, can test these two bowlers in the first T20.
Let us tell you that Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh performed well in IPL 2022. Arshdeep, who played for Punjab Kings, was the second best bowler in the death over after Jasprit Bumrah. At the same time, Umran Malik, who played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, troubled the big batsmen with his fast bowlers and also took 22 wickets. However, despite excellent performances, coach Rahul Dravid’s decision to enter each match with a playing XI could not fulfill the wait for both the bowlers to debut in the five T20I series against South Africa.
Umran and Arshdeep may debut
This dream of Umran and Arshdeep can be fulfilled against Ireland, because India have to play three ODIs and as many T20 series against England right after the Ireland tour. In such a situation, coach Laxman would not like that the important players of the team coming against England get injured in this series. In such a situation, bowlers like Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan can be rested and Umran and Arshdeep can play in their place.
Harshal is a good death over bowler. At the same time, Avesh played all five T20s against South Africa. In such a situation, it is also important to manage their workload. Both these bowlers can play an important role in the campaign of T20 World Cup ahead. Therefore, the wait for the debut of Umran and Arshdeep may be over.
Samson will have a tough test
If we talk about batting, then the place in the playing XI of Rituraj Gaikwad is under question. He could not impress with his performance in the T20 series against South Africa. He could only hit one fifty. Apart from him, the tour of Ireland for Sanju Samson will also be no less than a test. If he fails to score runs in this series, then it will be very difficult for him to be in the T20 World Cup team again.
It is difficult for Rahul Tripathi to get a chance
Rahul Tripathi is also such a player, on whom everyone’s eyes will be. However, making a place for him in the playing XI is not easy. He can get a chance to play in place of Rituraj and Samson. However, given the current situation, it will not be easy. Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya will remain in the middle order. At the same time, Dinesh Karthik can be seen in the role of match finisher. For them too, the Ireland series is important in terms of getting a ticket to Australia.
India’s Probable Playing XI against Ireland:
Ishan Kishan (wk), Rituraj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson/Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel/Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan/Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
