IRE vs BAN: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for 1st ODI

Ireland will host Bangladesh in the 3 matches ODI series at a neutral venue. County Ground, Chelmsford will host the entire ODI series. This series is part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League. Ireland needs a 3-0 whitewash to make a cut directly into the World Cup. Bangladesh on the other hand, has already qualified for the World Cup and are placed 4th in the standings currently.

Match Details:

Ireland vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI

Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford

Date & Time: May 9th, at 3:15 PM IST and 10:45 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

What is the pitch report for IRE vs BAN, 1st ODI?

County Ground, Chelmsford will be hosting an ODI after 24 years. Overcast conditions will surely be going to help the bowlers. There are more chances of rain threatening the game in the afternoon.

A great session at @EssexCricket ahead of tomorrow’s first ODI.#BackingGreen ☘️???? pic.twitter.com/8wKkhCoJbs

— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) May 8, 2023

Recent form:

Ireland: Lost NR Lost NR Won

Bangladesh: Won NR Won Won Lost

IRE vs BAN, 1st ODI Probable Winners:

Bangladesh are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for IRE vs BAN, 1st ODI?

Ireland

Stephen Doheny, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume / Craig Young, Josh Little

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud

Injury Updates:

Taskin Ahmed has been injured and hence ruled out of the series.

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— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) May 7, 2023

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for IRE vs BAN, 1st ODI?

Top Pick – Batter

Tamim Iqbal needs to set an example right from the start. The 34-year-old Southpaw has scored 8210 runs in 237 ODIs which includes 14 centuries and 55 half-centuries.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Shakib Al Hasan is one of the greats of the game in Bangladesh Cricket. He has scored 7086 runs in 230 ODIs at an average of 37.89 and picked up 301 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 29.

Top Pick – Bowler

Josh Little got rich experience in the IPL representing Gujarat Titans and will be eager to put the same energy into this ODI series as well. In his 25 ODIs, he has picked up 38 wickets with the best figures of 4 for 38.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Mushfiqur Rahim likes to take the game deep and is a dependable batter in the middle order for Bangladesh. He will be turning 36 on Tuesday and wants to make it a memorable one.

X-Factor:

Lorcan Tucker showed real character in the Test series against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. He has got a lot of work to do in the ODIs as he averages less than 20 in 28 innings.

What are the fantasy suggested teams for IRE vs BAN, 1st ODI?

1. Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Lorcan Tucker, Tamim Iqbal, Andy Balbirnie, Shakib Al Hasan (vc), Andy McBrine, Harry Tector, Mustafizur Rahman, Josh Little (c), Graham Hume

2. Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal (c), Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Shakib Al Hasan, Curtis Campher (vc), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Ebadot Hossain

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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) May 4, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Ireland needs to be more focused as this series will be highly crucial for them considering their qualification for the World Cup which is to be played in India later this year. They lost the ODI series 2-0 during their visit to Bangladesh in March this year. They are placed 11th in the ODI Super League standings with 68 points. Josh Little has taken a break from IPL and will return to the ODI side which will further strengthen the bowling line-up.

Due to persistent rain, Bangladesh didn’t get many practice sessions at Chelmsford. Heading into this series, they don’t have pressure on them as they are already made it to the World Cup although they will be playing for pride. Tamim Iqbal will continue to lead the side in the 50-over format. Liton Das who was part of Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL has been included in the squad. Towhid Hridoy who was exceptional in his debut series against Ireland has been given an extended run. Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim are the mainstream players in the line-up.