T20 WC 2024, Ind vs Ire: Where to watch and players to look out for
By : DC Web Desk
Update: 2024-06-05 06:31 GMT
Hyderabad: The much-awaited debut of team India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is just hours away as they are set to take on Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
Captain Rohit and Co are in readiness and the fans could not contain their excitement to see the anticipated entry of the men in blue into the stadiums. The high interest for tickets has forced the officials to release extra passes for the match.
On the other hand, the Irish team, which is known to surprise big teams, is also prepared and confident of their victory in the match.
Where to watch:
The match is scheduled for 8 PM on Wednesday. You can watch the match live on Star Sports or on Disney+ Hotstar app.
India's Probable playing 11:
After missing the only practice match against Bangladesh, star batter Virat Kohli will most likely be back in the side and Rohit may opt for an all rounder over an extra specialist spinner. Here's is a probable playing 11.
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Rishab Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshadeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
Players to watch out for:
Rohit Sharma: Captain and star opening batter Rohit Sharma looked elegantly confident in the practice match and will look to continue his good record over the years in the ICC events. The right-handed batter will look to perform at his best to gain confidence as the tournament progresses.
Suryakumar Yadav: T20 specialist batsman, popularly known as SKY is a player to watch out for. With the ability to play shots in every direction of the ground, Suryakumar can snatch the game away from the opposition.
Virat Kohli: The leading run-getter for team India in T20Is, Virat Kohli is a player to watch out for in any game. With his consistency in the IPL he looks as confident as ever.
Bumrah & Arshadeep: Both Indian pacers looked in good touch in the practice match. Arshadeep was able to swing the ball in both directions, while Bumrah bowled his precise yorkers.
Paul Stirling: The Ireland Captain Paul Stirling is a key player in the side over the years. With his experience and skill he is a player to watch out for in the Irish side.
Joshua Little: The Left-arm pacer had bowled at an impressive economy of 7.45 in his career and picked 78 wickets in 66 matches. Facing left handers is a challenge for most Indian batters, which makes him a key player.