Ireland vs England 1st T20 Predictions & Tips - England to cruise to victory with Buttler to score big
The upcoming Ireland vs England T20I match sees England in prime form after a record-setting victory over South Africa, highlighted by strong performances from Jos Buttler and Phil Salt. England has historically dominated Ireland and remains unchanged for this clash. Ireland, meanwhile, comes off a defeat to West Indies and faces inconsistent batting. Buttler is tipped to top score for England with Tector leading Ireland's hopes. England is the clear favourite for victory. Recommended picks: England to win, Buttler and Tector as leading batsmen.
- England won 3 of last 4 matches, including a record win vs South Africa.
- Jos Buttler and Phil Salt in superb recent batting form for England.
- Ireland’s batters struggle; Harry Tector and Ross Adair key performers.
- England leads head-to-head; expected to win again.
- Buttler and Tector tipped as likely top scorers.
Ireland vs England Preview
England drew a recent series 1-1 at home to South Africa but after losing the first, they won the second in record fashion. I am backing Buttler to smash his way to a big score in an England victory.
- Ireland vs England Preview
- Head-to-Head
- Ireland Form
- Ireland Team News
- England Form
- England Team News
- England’s Jos Buttler has scored 61, 62*, 25 & 83 in his last 5 innings.
- England’s Phil Salt scored 141* off 60 balls against South Africa.
- Ireland’s Harry Tector has scored 34*, 30, 32*, 48, 18 & 82* in his last 8 completed innings.
- Ireland’s Ross Adair top-scored with 48 off 36 balls against the West Indies.
Head-to-Head
These two have met three times, one fixture was abandoned due to weather and England won the other two.
Ireland Form
Ireland suffered their second defeat in five T20I when they lost to the West Indies by 62 runs wickets. The other three matches were rained-off.
The West Indies hammered 256/5 off their 20 overs. Matthew Humphreys (2/16, econ 4.00) picked up two of the West Indies’ top three and was the only Irish bowler to go for under 10 an over.
Ireland could only make 194/7 off their 20 overs, with Ross Adair top-scoring with 48 off 36 balls (four sixes). Harry Tector (38 off 25) and Mark Adair (31 off 14) were the only other batters to pass 20.
Ireland Team News
Ireland’s batters have not been in great form with the bat, so they will be looking for a big performance from them against England.
England Form
England made it three wins from their last four matches when they beat South Africa by 146 runs. Their last match was rained-off.
England amassed 304/2 off their 20 overs after an opening stand of 126 off 7.5 overs between Jos Buttler (83 off 30) and Phil Salt (141* off 60).
Jofra Archer (3/25) again terrorised the Proteas top-order as they crumbled to 158 all out off 16.1 overs in a record victory for England.
England Team News
England are in excellent form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.
Verdict
I am backing England to win. I am also backing Jos Buttler to top score for England.
Harry Tector is a good bet to top score for Ireland.
Harry Tector is a good bet to top score for Ireland.
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