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PREVIEW: 2021 T20 World Cup – Monday 18 October

Ireland face off against the Netherlands before Sri Lanka and Nambia clash at the T20 World Cup on Monday.

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Ireland face off against the Netherlands before Sri Lanka and Namibia clash at the T20 World Cup on Monday.

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Ireland vs Netherlands | 18 October | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 12:00

To Win Match

Ireland 67/100
Tie  25/1
Netherlands 5/4

A tight contest is expected when Ireland face the Netherlands.

These two have faced each other many times in recent years and enjoyed some incredible match-ups, and Ireland’s Test status will count for nothing to the Dutch.

The Dutch will be able to call upon the likes of Colin Ackermann and Roelof van der Merwe, both of whom will be well known to South African cricket fans. 

Ireland will be buoyed by their warm-up win over Bangladesh but must focus on the task ahead of them.

Verdict: Ireland 67/100

Ireland are tipped to go bag the win here. They boast a far more well-rounded and experienced side. 

Sri Lanka vs Namibia | 18 October 2021 | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 16:00

To Win Match

Sri Lanka 1/7
Tiw 25/1
Namibia 52/10

Sri Lanka might be in for some surprises when they meet a Namibia side put through its paces by T20 legend Albie Morkel.

The Lankans need to play their best cricket from the get-go with the matches getting tougher as they go along.

Namibia have a chance to prove how far they have come in their game in recent years and Sri Lanka would do well not to underestimate them.

Sri Lanka’s spinners will hold the key to preventing Namibia from getting into the game.

Verdict: Sri Lanka 1/7

Sri Lanka won’t make the same mistakes as Bangladesh and should cruise to victory here. 

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