India is all set to finish their short Ireland tour with the last and final T20I on August 23, Wednesday. They have already secured the series victory, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. India won the 2nd T20I by 33 runs thanks to the end over brilliance by Rinku Singh who also bagged man of the match award for his performance. He was well supported by Shivam Dube who struck a few sixes to take India's total out of the reaches of Ireland. Ireland fought hard but fell short of the finishing line by some distance. They will be fighting for respect and pride in the third and final T20I, while for India it is the last match to prepare ahead of the Asian Games 2023. India Likely Playing XI for 3rd T20I vs Ireland: Check Predicted Indian 11 for Cricket Match in Malahide.
The series also marked the comeback of Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna who looked threatening with the ball and came out with probing spells taking crucial wickets. Ravi Bishnoi has also been a handful for the Ireland batters in the middle overs. The only concern that has raised is the form of Tilak Varma as he now failed in two consecutive innings. With the first T20I getting washed out due to rain, fans are looking for the forecast of the weather in Dublin ahead of the 3rd and T20I. Fans will get the entire forecast and rain prediction here.
Dublin Weather Forecast
Unfortunately for the fans, the weather at Dublin on August 23 doesn't look good for the fans. There is a moderate chance of rainfall during the game with precipitation chances ranging between 28-51%. The chances of rainfall are the highest during the initial stages of the game and it gradually comes down. The temperature is set to be cool, 17-18 degree Celsius consistent throughout. Gautam Gambhir Rejects Ravi Shastri's Idea of Having Three Left Handers in Indian Cricket Team Squad For Asia Cup and ICC World Cup 2023, Emphasizes On Players to Be Picked On Form.
The Village, Malahide Pitch Report
The Malahide Stadium pitch is generally favourable for the batters offering good bounce and providing value for the shots of the batters. Although given it is going to be a damp and breezy day, except some assistance for the seam bowlers, specially with the new ball.
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