Leinster Lightning face Munster Reds in the 13th match of Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Cup 2022 on Wednesday, July 27, at Bready Cricket Ground in Northern Ireland from 7:15 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Leinster Lightning’s last two games in the tournament were abandoned without a ball being bowled. The Lightning’s last completed match was tied (DL Method) with Munster Reds. Gavin Hoey scored with 39 of 26 balls and picked two wickets with the ball for the hosts.
Munster Reds started their chase well but eventually lost their way. Peter Moor scored 40 of 32 balls. Matt Ford scored 22 runs while Gareth Delany scored 20. Delany also picked two wickets with the ball for the visitors.
The Lightning are third on the points table in the Inter-provincial Twenty20 Cup with one win in six games and a total of 11 points. Munster Reds are currently first on the table with 20 points.
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds Ireland inter-provincial Twenty20 Cup 2022 odds
Parimatch odds: Leinster Lightning: 2.08, Munster Reds: 1.72
1xBet odds: Leinster Lightning: 2.1, Munster Reds: 1.73
Betway odds: Leinster Lightning: 2.05, Munster Reds: 1.72
10CRIC odds: Leinster Lightning: 2.04, Munster Reds: 1.69
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds head-to-head
Munster Reds have won twice while Leinster Reds have won once in the previous five head-to-head matches; one game tied while the other one was abandoned.
Munster Reds drew Leinster Lightning in their previous head-to-head encounter this season.
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds probable playing XI
Leinster Lightning: Lorcan Tucker (wicket-keeper), Andy Balbirnie, Tim Tector, Jack Tector, George Dockrell (captain), Simi Singh, Harry Tector, Gavin Hoey, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Rory Anders.
Munster Reds: Peter Moor (captain & wicket-keeper), Kevin O’Brien, Matt Ford, Murray Commins, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Fionn Hand, Adam Hickey, Brandon Kruger, Mike Frost, David Delany.
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds top picks
Leinster Lightning: Harry Tector will be the top pick from the Leinster side. Tector has scored 114 runs in four games this season at an average of 28.50. The 22-year-old has the highest score of 41. The middle-order batter recently scored an ODI hundred against New Zealand.
Munster Reds: Gareth Delany will be the player to watch out for from the Munster Reds. The 25-year-old has scored 124 runs at a strike rate of 182.35. The all-rounder has picked seven wickets with the ball this season
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds Ireland inter-provincial Twenty20 Cup 2022 prediction
Munster Reds are slight favourites going into the game against Leinster Lightning. The visitors have been in great form this season and have done well against the Leinster side in the recent past.
Leinster Lightning have struggled this season. Their batters have been inconsistent so far. The visitors have a strong bowling attack and the hosts will have a difficult task ahead of them.
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds playing conditions and weather report
Maximum Temperature: 18°C
Precipitation: 10%
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 5 km/h