In a gripping encounter at Sportpark Westvliet in The Hague, Ireland clinched a nail-biting win against hosts the Netherlands by a mere one run in the?? ongoing Tri-Nation series. The match, fi??lled with thrilling moments, saw Ireland narrowly edge out the Dutch side in a contest that went down to the wire.

Crucial boundary save by Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, and George Dockrell

One of the game’s pivotal moments was an extraordinary fielding effort by Irish players Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, and George Dockrell. In the opening over of the Dutch innings, chasing a target of 151, Netherlands opener Michael Levitt faced a back-of-length delivery from Mark Adair. Levitt’s powerful strike seemed certain to result in a boundary.

However, the Irish trio’s teamwork thwarted this. Tector sprinted and dived, managing to flick the ball back into play just inches from the rope. Delany, positioned nearby, quickly volleyed the ball further into the field, where Dockrell, stationed deep, seized it and made a swift throw, limiting Levitt to a single. This remarkable sequence of fielding not only demonstrated their athleticism and coordination but also proved to be a game-changing moment.

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Mark Adair shines as Ireland hold nerve

Ireland’s victory was secured as the Netherlands finished their innings at 149/8, just two runs short of the target. Adair, whose all-round performance was instrumental, was named Player of the Match. He scored a crucial 49 runs off 24 balls and took two vital wickets for 34 runs, underpinning Ireland’s narrow win.

Notably, this series serves as a vital preparation for all three teams (Irel??and, Netherlands, Scotland) as they get ready for the T20 Men’s World Cup in June, for which they have all qualified.

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Ireland are gearing up to take on the Netherlands in the second T20I of the ongoing Tri-Nation series. In the series opener, the hosts, Netherlands, showcased a strong performance against Scotland, securing a ?convincing vic??tory by 41 runs.

This win has given the Dutch team a positive start and a confidence boost as they aim to continue their winning momentum. Ireland, on the other hand, will be playing their first game of t?he series. The team is focused on starting their campaign on a high note and making an immediate impact.

Tri-Nation Series, 2nd T20I, NED vs SCO:

• Date and Time: May 19, 03:00 pm GMT/ 08:30 pm IST/ 05:00 pm local
• Venue: Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague

Sportpark Westvliet Pitch Report:

The pitch at Sportpark Westvliet offers a balanced c??ontest between batters and bowlers. Initially, it provides assistance to fast bowlers, but as the game prog?resses, it becomes more conducive to run-scoring.

IRE vs NED Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Scott Edwards
• Batters: Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Michael Levitt, Max ODowd
• All-rounders: Logan van Beek, Bas de Leede, Mark Adair
• Bowlers: Paul van Meekeren, Craig Young

IRE vs NED Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Logan van Beek (c), Andrew Balbirnie (vc)
Choice 2: Bas de Leede (c), Harry Tector (vc)

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IRE vs NED Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher?, Tim Pringle, Wesley Barresi

IRE vs NED Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 19, 03:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Gareth Delany, ?Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Benjamin White, Neil Rock, Fionn Hand, Ross?? Adair

Netherlands: ??Michael Levitt, Max ODowd, Scott Edwards (c/wk), Vikramjit Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Daniel Doram, Vivian Kingma, Fred Klaassen, Bas de Leede, Tim Pringle, Wesley Barresi

Also READ: Netherlands mak??e notable omissi?ons in their 15-man T20 World Cup 2024

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