New Zealand tour to Ireland
New Zealand is set to play the white ball series in Ireland. The 6 matches of the series include 3 ODIs and 3 T20s. It will commence from 10th July 2022 to 22nd July 2022. The ODIs and T20s are to be played in the stadiums of Dublin and Belfast respectively. The ODI series will be part of the ICC World Cup Super League.
Background
The tour is part of the Future Tour Program and it was scheduled to happen in June/ July 2020. It was to be followed by a tour of Scotland for a T20 and an ODI. It was announced postponed on 15 May 2020, due to the same reason off COVID 19.
Ireland Squad
Ireland had a series with India recently. The selectors are rewarding/ giving opportunities to the players who have performed well against India. The intention is to make a squad that will give its best to grab the matches against the Kiwis.
Due to the retirement of William Porterfield, Ireland has picked Stephen Doheny. He was selected on the recent performances of the inter-provincial and wolves level.
Graham Hume is also included in the ODI squad after being consistent in the seasons. His ability to bounce and move the ball on the home ground helped him to be picked for the team. Ireland has announced the squad for both T20 and ODI. Andrew Balbirinw will be captain for both series.
- IrelandODI squad: Andrew Balbirnie, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Andrew McBrine, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.
- Ireland T20I Squad:Andrew Balbirnie, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Josh Little, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Conor Olphert, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.
New Zealand Squad
New Zealand got a blowback as the series is about to start. The team captain Mitchell Santner tested COVID positive. The availability of the captain is subject to his recovery from the virus. He was named as T20 captain while ODIs were to be led by Tom Latham. In his absence, Latham may lead the team in T20 as well. The announced team consists of
- New Zealand ODI squad: Tom Latham, (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Dane Cleaver, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillip, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Will Young
- New Zealand T20 squad:Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Dane Cleaver, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rippon, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (Local) |
| 1st ODI | 10th July, 2022 | The Village, Dublin | 10:30 AM |
| 2nd ODI | 12th July 2022 | The Village, Dublin | 10:30 AM |
| 3rd ODI | 15th July 2022 | The Village, Dublin | 10:30 AM |
| 1st T20I | 18th July 2022 | Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast | 12:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 20th July 2022 | Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast | 12:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 22nd July 2022 | Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast | 12:00 PM |
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