Ireland U19 vs United States U19, ICCU19WC, Today Match Prediction 19 January 2024

IREU19 vs USAU19 Match Prediction & Analysis

Ireland and United States will lock horns in the opening match of the 2024 ICC U-19 World Cup played at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, on Friday.

Ireland U-19 lost their warm-up match against Zimbabwe and will be keen to start their campaign on a decent note. Skipper Philippus Le Roux will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods in this fixture.

On the other hand, United States will be keen to adjust to the conditions in South Africa. Captain Rishi Ramesh will be hoping that the side can show discipline in all three departments in this opening encounter.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

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HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Ireland U19 Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Jordan Neill, captain Philippus Le Roux, wicket-keeper Kian Hilton, Gavin Roulston and Ryan Hunter to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the warm-up match against Zimbabwe, Harry Dyer showcased decent form with the bat for Ireland U-19 and finished the innings with the top-score of 44 runs off 58 balls.

Besides Dyer, wicket-keeper Kian Hilton scored 37 runs off 39 balls with the help of three fours and one six, whereas Gavin Roulston chipped in with 35 runs off 68 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Reuben Wilson, Harry Dyer, Oliver Riley, Jonathan McNally and Matthew Weldon to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the warm-up match, medium-pacer Reuben Wilson was the pick of the bowlers for Ireland U-19 and claimed 2 for 16 in his seven overs.

Ireland U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Jordan Neill, Ryan Hunter, Gavin Roulston, Kian Hilton (wk), Philippus le Roux (c), Macdara Cosgrave, Harry Dyer, Matthew Weldon, Reuben Wilson, Oliver Riley, Jonathan McNally.

Ireland U19 Actual Playing XI:

Philippe Le Roux, Scott Macbeth, Carson McCullough, Reuben Wilson, Kian Hilton, Harry Dyer, John McNally, Jordan Neill, Gavin Roulston, Oliver Riley, Ryan Hunter

United States U19 Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Siddarth Kappa, Aryaman Suri, Prannav Chettipalayam, captain Rishi Ramesh, Bhavya Mehta and wicket-keeper Amogh Arepally to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first warm-up match, Siddarth Kappa showcased excellent form with the bat and smashed a splendid 129 runs to help US U-19 to post a competitive score on the board.

In the second warm-up match against Zimbabwe, Aryaman Suri showcased decent form with the bat for United States U-19 and scored 32 runs off 41 balls with the help of one four and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Arya Garg, Ateendra Subramanian, Rayaan Bhagani, Aaryan Batra, and Utkarsh Srivastava to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the warm-up matches, Arya Garg was the pick of the bowlers for United States U-19 and claimed three wickets.

United States U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Rishi Ramesh (captain), Aryaman Suri, Prannav Chettipalayam, Bhavya Mehta, Siddarth Kappa, Amogh Arepally (wk), Utkarsh Srivastava, Arya Garg, Ateendra Subramanian, Aaryan Batra, Rayaan Bhagani.

United States U19 Actual Playing XI:

Rishi Ramesh, Utkarsh Srivastava, Amogh Arepally, Rayaan Bhagani, Khush Bhalala, Prannav Chettipalayam, Arya Garg , Siddarth Kappa, Parth Patel, Ateendra Subramanian, Aryaman Suri

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for this U-19 World Cup will favour the batting units. The bowlers will have to show consistency to get rewards on this surface.  The weather forecast for Friday’s match is going to be sunny intervals with modest breeze.

IREU19 vs USAU19 Pitch Report

Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein is going to host the 1st match of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 between Ireland and United States.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board in their allotted 50 overs. The first innings score at Mangaung Oval is around 245 runs.