WI VS IRE TEAM PREVIEWS
West Indies defeated Ireland by 24 runs in the first match of their series, which was closer than it appeared. Ireland had its moments in that match and will be hoping to level the score in this one. West Indies will be pleased with their victory, but they would have preferred a more dominant effort. There’s a lot to unpack in this contest from a betting standpoint.
The West Indies are now giving relatively short odds to win at all of the best cricket betting sites. This indicates that they are the clear favourites. Other betting markets for this match, we believe, provide more value.
West Indies vs Ireland 2nd ODI 2022 match prediction and cricket betting tips. On the 11th of January 2022, the match will be held at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.
WEST INDIES
In the preceding match, West Indies batted first and were reduced to 62 for four in the first innings. That situation could have swiftly deteriorated, but Shamrh Brooks and Kieron Pollard were able to form an excellent relationship. West Indies finished with a total of 269 runs, which was around average for the venue.
West Indies boasts a fairly deep batting lineup, with Odean Smith hitting at number nine. There’s always a potential that one of these players will be able to grab a large score. Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, and Kieron Pollard appear to be safe bets to score runs. We believe there is a significant potential of profiting by betting on the ‘Over’ in their Over/Under markets.
The West Indies’ batting lineup is also considerably more profitable, and betting on them to score more sixes in this match appears to be a rather safe bet.
In the last match, Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd were the standout bowlers, although Jason Holder was also impressive. The spinner, Akeal Hossain, is also dependable, and with a lot of all-rounders to contribute, West Indies should be able to put the Irish batting to the test in this match as well.
Ireland reached 165 for 1 in just over 36 overs before losing wickets at an alarming rate. It came close, but it stood a good chance of winning. The Irish batting dilemma is a long-standing one. It just lacks depth and relies on one of its top three scorers to deliver.
IRELAND
The fact that Ireland did not have Paul Stirling available for this match was probably the deciding factor, but he will be available for the next encounter and will even captain the team. Andrew Balbirnie has been ruled out of COVID’s encounter, which is a major setback for their aspirations. Although Harry Tector, Andy McBrine, and George Dockrell all put in strong efforts, Andrew Balbirnie had the most influence in the preceding encounter.
Ireland’s lineup is similar to that of the West Indies. However, it lacks power and only has one batter to bat through the inning.
Joshua Little and Mark Adair are both excellent bowlers who made an impact in the last encounter. Little’s left-arm angle and ability to bring the ball back into the body will always put the West Indian openers to the test. Craig Young, Andy McBrine, and George Dockrell all took part in the production.
Ireland’s cricket team is good, but it isn’t quite at the top of the game.
PITCH AND CONDITIONS
On the day of the match, rain is predicted in Kingston. However, this is not uncommon on the islands, and the rain is usually brief and sharp. We’re hoping to see the complete 50 overs per side played. Sabina Park’s pitch was rather flat. It had a reasonable bit of pace, but nothing to worry the batsmen much. The outfield was lightning fast in that game, and it should be the same in this one. We believe that the teams playing in these conditions should aim for 300 points, with 270 being the absolute least.