The Black Caps and Ireland will be looking to secure more CWC Super League points when they face off in the first of three ODIs on Sunday.
Ireland host New Zealand in an ODI series that forms part of the Cricket World Cup 2023 qualification pathway.
New Zealand have brought a strong squad to the Emerald Isle and start as heavy favourites for good reason.
Ireland vs New Zealand | Sunday 11 July 2022 | The Village, Malahide, Dublin | 11:30
To Win Match
Ireland | Tie 25/1 | New Zealand *betting tba
Ireland
Ireland have the makings of a promising team and have even pulled off a few upsets in recent matches.
Paul Stirling and skipper Andrew Balbirnie lend experience to the unit and are also key batters in the ODI format.
Their core of all-rounders are a great strength for Ireland in white-ball cricket lending depth to their batting and giving them options when i the field.
A lack of left-handed batters is a concern for Ireland with Andy McBrine the only top-order southpaw in the Ireland squad.
New Zealand
New Zealand have turned to some of their up-and-comers to lead the charge in Ireland but Tom Latham and Martin Guptill provide experience at the top.
The likes of Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips bring explosive potential and Will Young is fast becoming a multi-format star for the Black Caps.
With so many right-handers to bowl to, New Zealand will get great utility out of Mitchell Santner.
New Zealand will also be pleased to have Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson to make the most of a new white pill in the swing friendly conditions in Dublin.
Verdict: New Zealand
The weather might pose the biggest threat to a Black Caps win.
