Match Details
Teams: Ireland vs England
Date/Time: 17 Sep, 06:00 PM IST
Venue: The Village, Malahide
Tournament: T20I Series
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Recent form:
Ireland: L, L, L, L (mixed-to-poor; batting inconsistent)
England: W, L, W, W, W (strong; top order in form, pace unit firing)
Recent H2H note: Last notable clash went Ireland’s way, but across current form and depth, England look ahead.
Context for fantasy: Malahide skews low-scoring (Avg 1st inns ~126) with more fantasy points for bowlers (≈55%) and pacers outscoring spinners. Build around England’s power top and pace; take Irish value in their seamers and multi-skill players.
Win Probability (Indicative)
Team | Chance |
|---|---|
England | 72% |
Ireland | 28% |
Pitch & Venue Analysis — The Village, Malahide
Scoring: Avg 1st inns ~126; Low-scoring trend → value wickets > runs.
Fantasy points split: Bowlers 55.3% vs Batters 44.7%.
Pacers vs Spinners: Pacers ahead (pace ~11.5 FP/over vs spin ~9.3). In 2nd inns, pace jumps (~12.5) — chasing sides’ quicks thrive.
Toss Trends: Teams tend to choose to chase (~70%); win % batting first vs chasing ~50-50 here.
Takeaway: Prefer pacers and bowling all-rounders. Batters with powerplay value and boundary-hitting are safer than accumulators.
Fantasy Insights for This Venue
Over-invest in pacers (particularly those with PP/Death roles).
Captains from ENG top-order or ENG pace; VC from ENG AR/leggie or IRE seamer.
Expect 10–12 wickets total; dot-ball pressure is a big FP driver.
🏏 England – Last 5 Match Fantasy Points
Player | Role | FP1 | FP2 | FP3 | FP4 | FP5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J Buttler | WK | 195 | 69 | 56 | 109 | 176 | 605 |
P Salt | WK | 259 | 2 | 108 | 37 | 26 | 432 |
J Bethell | BAT | 68 | 17 | 110 | 98 | 99 | 392 |
S Mahmood | BOW | 96 | 18 | 89 | 64 | 112 | 379 |
L Wood | BOW | 12 | 73 | 117 | 103 | 37 | 342 |
L Dawson | AR | 75 | 14 | 44 | 10 | 158 | 301 |
J Overton | AR | 47 | 24 | 82 | 83 | 34 | 270 |
A Rashid | BOW | 38 | 33 | 77 | 30 | 49 | 227 |
S Curran | AR | 74 | 51 | 4 | 32 | 58 | 219 |
R Ahmed | BOW | 4 | 95 | 10 | 4 | 56 | 169 |
W Jacks | AR | 76 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 30 | 139 |
T Banton | BAT | 4 | 9 | 4 | 76 | 15 | 108 |
J Cox | WK | 2 | 40 | – | – | – | 42 (2 matches) |
☘️ Ireland – Last 5 Match Fantasy Points
Player | Role | FP1 | FP2 | FP3 | FP4 | FP5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R Adair | BAT/AR | 102 | 149 | 33 | 4 | 13 | 301 |
C Young | BOW | 68 | 136 | 4 | 37 | 54 | 299 |
B McCarthy | BOW | 46 | 103 | 64 | 4 | 54 | 271 |
M Humphreys | BOW | 82 | 53 | 45 | 6 | 66 | 252 |
H Tector | AR | 86 | 21 | 90 | 17 | 24 | 238 |
G Delany | AR | 65 | 23 | 50 | 44 | 42 | 224 |
C Campher | AR | 4 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 60 | 189 |
G Hume | BOW | 34 | 93 | 4 | 9 | 29 | 169 |
P Stirling | BAT | 37 | 4 | 13 | 93 | 6 | 153 |
L Tucker | WK | 17 | 12 | 80 | 22 | 18 | 149 |
B White | BOW | 34 | 44 | 25 | 0 | 38 | 141 |
G Dockrell | AR | 31 | 4 | 21 | 29 | 30 |
Form & Fantasy Points Snapshot (Last 4–10 matches)
England — Top Performers
Player | Role | Recent FP (last 5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
J Buttler | WK | 605 | Blazing form; 84 avg over last 10; high C option. |
P Salt | WK | 432 | Volatile ceiling; PP destroyer. |
J Bethell | BAT | 392 | Consistent middle-order value + part-time spin. |
S Mahmood | BOW | 379 | Death-overs wickets; strike threat. |
L Wood | BOW | 342 | 76 avg (last 4); PP hit-the-deck pacer. |
L Dawson | AR | 301 | 3D points (runs + econ + wkts). |
A Rashid | BOW | 227 | Middle-overs control; wicket-taking leggie. |
S Curran | AR | 219 | PP & death overs; finishing power. |
W Jacks | AR | 139 | X-factor; secondary off-spin. |
Ireland — Top Performers
Player | Role | Recent FP (last 5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
R Adair | AR/BAT | 301 | 72 avg (last 4); PP + death with ball; handy finisher. |
C Young | BOW | 299 | 65 avg (last 6); PP wickets. |
B McCarthy | BOW | 271 | Death overs; catches too. |
M Humphreys | BOW | 252 | Emerging wicket-taker; formy. |
H Tector | BAT/AR | 238 | Middle-order glue; can chip in. |
G Delany | AR | 224 | Utility FP across facets. |
P Stirling | BAT | 153 | Boom-or-bust PP hitter. |
L Tucker | WK | 149 | Glove points + anchors in chases. |
Consistency leaders: Buttler, Wood, Adair, C Young, Salt, Dawson.
Risk/Reward: Jacks, Stirling, Bethell, Humphreys.
Powerplay & Death Overs—Impact Lens
Powerplay (0–6)
ENG batting: Buttler, Salt are elite boundary % vs new ball; target IRE seam early.
IRE bowling: C Young (PP) + Adair are wicket threats; dot-ball bursts → fantasy spikes.
ENG bowling: Wood + Curran (can bowl 2 in PP) — swing + heavy length.
IRE batting: Stirling/Tucker key; if Stirling connects, upside is massive but volatile.
Death (16–20)
ENG bowling: Mahmood/Curran main closers; wicket clusters likely at Malahide.
IRE bowling: McCarthy/Adair handle slog; wicket chances but may go for runs (risk/return).
Key MVP (C/VC) Picks
Primary Captain Options
J Buttler (ENG, WK): Form + PP usage + ceiling vs pace; safe C.
L Wood (ENG, BOW): Venue match; 2+ wicket upside in PP/early middle.
Vice-Captain / Alternate Cs
P Salt (ENG, WK): Pure ceiling; accept volatility.
S Mahmood (ENG, BOW): Death specialist; 3-fer potential.
R Adair (IRE, AR): Role volume on both fronts; ideal VC if backing a tighter game.
A Rashid (ENG, BOW): If it grips mid-innings; control + wickets.
Differential Picks
J Bethell (ENG, BAT): Form + occasional spin—underrated FP floor.
M Humphreys (IRE, BOW): Hot hand; wicket-taking spells.
G Delany (IRE, AR): Bits-and-pieces that add up on low totals.
W Jacks (ENG, AR): If plays and bowls an over/two—matchup breaker.
Suggested Dream11 Team (Small League)
(Monitor XIs/toss; adjust accordingly.)
WK (2): J Buttler (C), P Salt
BAT (3): J Bethell, H Tector, P Stirling (risky upside)
AR (2): R Adair (VC), S Curran
BOW (4): L Wood, S Mahmood, C Young, B McCarthy
Combination: 2 WK – 3 BAT – 2 AR – 4 BOW
Bench pivots if needed: A Rashid (for Stirling in very bowler-heavy build), L Dawson (for Tector if ENG bowl first), M Humphreys (for McCarthy if Ireland bowl first).
Grand League Ideas
Bowling-heavy 7–8 slots (venue tilt): Add A Rashid/M Humphreys; drop a volatile batter.
England stack (8–9 players): Ride ENG dominance; mini-hedge with Adair/C Young.
Irish upset script: Captain Adair or C Young + double-wicketkeeper with Tucker.
Final Fantasy Tips (Conditional)
If ENG bat first: Stack Buttler/Salt + Wood/Mahmood; include Rashid. Consider dropping one Irish batter for an extra ENG bowler.
If ENG chase: Keep Buttler (C); death bowlers still key. You can swap Stirling → Dawson/Rashid for safety.
If IRE bat first on a greenish deck: Elevate Adair (VC/C) and C Young, include McCarthy/Humphreys; fade one of Salt/Bethell if chasing seems easy.
Low total (<140) scenario: Go 8 bowlers/AR build; prioritize dot-ball merchants and death specialists.
High wind or fresh grass: Extra tilt to hard-length pacers (Wood, Young).