Preview:
Leinster Lightning will take on North-West Warriors in the opening encounter of the Ireland Inter-Provincial One day 2021 on Saturday. Both the teams have got star-studded players in their line-ups.
Kevin O’Brien, Andy Balbirnie, George Dockrell are the main players in the Leinster Lightning line-up, whereas William Porterfield, Andy McBrine and Boyd Rankin will strengthen the North-West Warriors. Leinster Lightning has won the last 3 head to head contests and we need to wait and who will come out as victorious.
Match Details:
Leinster Lightning vs North-West Warriors Match 1
Venue: Pembroke Cricket Club, Sandymount, Dublin
Date & Time: 1st May at 3:15 PM IST and 10:45 AM Local Time
Pitch Report:
The surface here at Pembroke Cricket Club is conducive for the bowlers, whereas batters can also score runs once they hang in for some time. It’s a 240-250 kind of a wicket, whoever wins the toss should bat first.
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Probable Playing XIs for LLG vs NWW:
Leinster Lightning
Kevin O’Brien, Andy Balbirnie, Jack Tector, Tim Tector, George Dockrell (c), Barry McCarthy, Simi Singh, Lorcan Tucker, Jonathan Garth, Josh Little, Peter Chase.
North-West Warriors
Shane Getkate, Graham Kennedy, Stephen Doheny, William Porterfield, Graham Hume, Ross Allen, Stuart Thompson, William Smale, Andy McBrine, Boyd Rankin, Craig Young.
LLG vs NWW Top Picks for LLG vs NWW Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Leinster Lightning
Irish Star All-rounder Kevin O’Brien has huge experience playing for different teams over the years. In his ODI career, he has played 152 matches and has mustered 3619 runs and scalped 114 wickets.
Andy Balbirnie has represented Ireland in 75 ODI matches and has scored 2122 runs at an average of 31.2 with the highest score of 145*.
Top Picks – North-West Warriors
Veteran cricketer William Porterfield is an experienced campaigner who has represented Ireland in all forms of the game. In his ODI career, he has mustered 4091 runs in 136 innings at an average of 30.75.
Andy McBrine is a good off-spinner and a handy lower-order batter. In his 53 ODI matches for Ireland, he has scalped 55 wickets and with the bat, he has scored 378 runs with the highest score of 79.
LLG vs NWW Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (last 5 OD Matches) | Dream11 Points |
| Kevin O’Brien | 48 runs and one wicket | 5, 35, 47, 34, 28 |
| Andy Balbirnie | 81 runs | 18, 10, 21, 7, 66 |
| William Porterfield | 149 runs | No information available |
| Andy McBrine | 7 wickets and 18 runs | 67, 4, 143, 39, 4 |
| George Dockrell | 6 wickets and 46 runs | No information available |
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for LLG vs NWW Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
William Smale, William Porterfield, Andy Balbirnie, Jack Tector, Barry McCarthy, Kevin O’Brien (c), George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Boyd Rankin, Andy McBrine (vc), Peter Chase.
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for LLG vs NWW Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Lorcan Tucker, William Porterfield (c), Andy Balbirnie (vc), Stephen Doheny, Barry McCarthy, Kevin O’Brien, Stuart Thompson, Simi Singh, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Jonathan Garth.
Today’s LLG vs NWW Probable Winners:
Leinster Lightning are expected to win this match.
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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
