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🏏ICC Men's T20I WC 2022 - Qualifiers: Group B-Match 7:Sco vs Ire🏏

Richard Berrington-led Scotland will lock horns with Andrew Balbirnie-led Ireland to play the 7th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 TODAY, in Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

Ireland are on the brink of a second hugely disappointing T20 World Cup group stage exit in as many years, and it would be no surprise if their players were feeling the pressure.

So much is dependent on the potency of their top order batting, who failed to perform against Zimbabwe.

Just as worrying though is their bowling attack, which doesn't look as dangerous as that of Scotland’s, based on the opening round of group games.

The Scots have already successfully kept West Indies shackled, combining discipline with cutting edge and it would not be a surprise if they were to do the same here, so back Scotland to come out on top between these two nations and show that their victory over the Windies was no fluke.

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Scotland Squad: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Matthew Cross(w), Richie Berrington(c), Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Wheal, Hamza Tahir, Brandon McMullen, Chris Sole, Craig Wallace

Ireland Squad: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie(c), Lorcan Tucker(w), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Stephen Doheny, Conor Olphert, Graham Hume, Fionn Hand

Scotland vs Ireland Pitch Report

Bellerive Oval, Hobart – so far 2 matches of the T20 World Cup 2022 has been played in this stadium. In both the matches team which batted first have won the match.

Scotland and Ireland both have played a match in this ground where Scotland have won the match by 42 runs against West Indies while Ireland lost the match by 31 runs against Zimbabwe.

Both teams have the experience of playing on this pitch, thus winning the toss will play a crucial role in the game. The team to bat first has a slighter higher chance of winning the game as per past records.

A win could perhaps catapult either team to push for qualification. If the previous games are any indication of how this tournament will unfold, then get ready for a real crackerjack match between the two sides on Wednesday.

Scotland’s batting looks formidable with the likes of Matthew Cross, Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, and Chris Greaves proving their mettle at the highest level of the game. The pacers also executed their plans well to restrict the Windies from chasing down 160 in the last match. Mark Watt and Brad Wheal cracked the match open for Scotland, picking up crucial wickets in the powerplay. A solid performance by the bowlers in tandem handed Scotland an unexpected 42-run win.

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Will it be one sided match or will it be an edge of the seats match?

Let's find out.

Cheers..

After rattling West Indies with a convincing win, Scotland get set for another day game at Hobart with a bit of an advantage. The conditions overhead, the ground dimensions and the pitch have been subject of much discussion as the teams try to vie for an advantage.

Test match lengths prove to be successful in the night game for both Ireland and Zimbabwe's pacers but Scotland found success with spin in the day game.

"Interesting to see how the first game went with so many different conditions, not being under lights and being earlier in the day within that," quipped Ireland's George Dockrell ahead of their crucial clash.

After a defeat against Zimbabwe, they are now sailing in rough weather with the group wide open after West Indies' defeat. They'd be hoping for a better batting show than what they managed against Zimbabwe which put them in a position of no-return.

Scotland saw their hero with the bat George Munsey walk off gingerly while fielding and with a quick turnaround time will be hoping that he's fit again for a clash that could potentially put them far ahead in the race.

It is Scotland taking on Ireland. Scotland are fresh from their victory against the Windies where as Ireland would still be hurting from their loss against Zimbabwe as Sikandar Raza's blistering knock blew them away. This qualifying stage has thrown up quite a few surprises and might serve as a an interesting premise for th actual event. Ireland have a simple job. They have to win to stay alive. Scotland know a win here would mean they would be on the brink of qualifying for the next stage. The permutations and combinations before the matches and now have been completely altered. The narrative of a game also has been so random that it has been tough to predict a favorite. Scotland though would be fretting over George Munsey's fitness. Where as Ireland would be hoping no Scottish batter comes up with a blinder.

Hello and welcome to ESPNcricinfo's coverage of what is a crucial day in Group B in Hobart. First up, Ireland take on Scotland, and Ireland really need a win to keep their chances of qualifying for the Super 12 alive. And later today, West Indies take on Zimbabwe, and the two-time T20 World Cup champions are desperate for a win too. Zimbabwe and Scotland won both their opening games and another victory will give them one foot in the Super 12 round.

But first, have you seen the line-up of experts we've got for you on our Time Out show starting this Saturday? If this is anything to do by, it's going to be lots of fun.

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A crucial day in Group B in Hobart. First up, Ireland take on Scotland, and Ireland really need a win to keep their chances of qualifying for the Super 12 alive. And later today, West Indies take on Zimbabwe, and the two-time T20 World Cup champions are desperate for a win too. Zimbabwe and Scotland won both their opening games and another victory will give them one foot in the Super 12 round.

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Today, the sides in Group B are in action in Hobart. Ireland and West Indies in desperate need for points after losing their opening games to Zimbabwe and Scotland respectively.