As we gear up for the 3rd and final T20I between Ireland and India, we must brush up our cricketing knowledge for the benefit of our fantasy teams. It is important to note that India have already pocketed the series against Ireland and are on the verge of a 3-0 whitewash against them.
Ireland have fought valiantly in this series so far but haven’t been able to finish the game on a positive note. The Irish bowlers have displayed pluck and determination and their batters have displayed both application and explosiveness.
India on the other hand, have been an epitome of greatness and consistency. Spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian cricket team has been a notch above greatness.
In this article, we take a look at the top 3 captain choices for the 3rd IRE vs IND T20I, which will be played in Dublin:
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (India)
When Ruturaj Gaikwad was batting in the 2nd T20I on 20th August 2023, flamboyance and elegance was oozing out from his blade. Gaikwad batted exceptionally well and smashed 58 runs in the 2nd T20I.
Gaikwad is a player for the future and has all the ingredients of becoming a top player for India in the future. His innings in the previous game was laced with 6 fours and 1 six and he had a blistering strike-rate of 134.88.
2. Barry McCarthy (Ireland)
One of the most talented all-rounders of Ireland, Barry McCarthy has been the knight in shining armour for Ireland in this 3-match T20I series. McCarthy smashed 51* runs in 33 deliveries in the 1st T20I and then backed it up with a good bowling performance in the 2nd T20I, picking up 2 wickets.
McCarthy can be a good choice captain in your fantasy team in the 3rd IRE vs IND T20I, which will be played at The Village in Dublin. He can change the course of the game with his batting and his bowling skills.
Needless to say, McCarthy is one of the biggest match-winners for Ireland, presently.
3. Prasidh Krishna (India)
It is always a big gamble to make a fast bowler, the captain of one’s fantasy side. But with the kind of form Prasidh Krishna has been in, ever since his injury layoff, it could be a risk worth taking.
In the ongoing T20I series, the 27-year-old pacer has bagged 4 wickets and has been a force to reckon with in the Indian bowling department. Krishna dismissed Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker in the 2nd T20I versus Ireland.
Also read: IRE vs IND, Today Match Prediction, 3rd T20I, Ireland vs India, 23rd August 2023
