Robin Uthappa Gives Prediction For Pakistan vs Ireland T20 World Cup 2024 Match

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has highlighted the potential for an upset by Ireland against Pakistan in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Uthappa singled out Ireland as a dark horse, emphasizing their capability to challenge a struggling Pakistan side. He underscored the vulnerabilities in Pakistan's recent T20 performances, pointing to their erratic form and fielding lapses. Pakistan's T20 journey has been characterized by fluctuating fortunes of late. While they clinched a 2-1 series victory against Ireland in their recent encounter, their subsequent struggles against England saw them succumb to a 2-0 defeat in a four-match series. Uthappa noted the inconsistency plaguing the Men in Green, indicating it as a potential weakness that could be exploited by an emerging team like Ireland.

The former batter's analysis delves into Pakistan's recent track record, emphasizing their susceptibility to lapses, particularly in the field. Uthappa's assessment implies a certain fragility in Pakistan's game, which he believes Ireland could exploit to their advantage. By identifying Ireland as a credible threat, he suggests that Pakistan's performance in the T20 World Cup could be more precarious than anticipated, setting the stage for a potential upset.

"For me, I think it is definitely someone like the opening batters, Barbernie and Sterling. They are high-quality players. I think Stirling is someone who is quite underrated. Goes around the world playing league cricket and goes about his business in a very stellar fashion. I think he plays cricket very, very well. Just his approach to cricket is very good. Lorcan Tucker is also a solid bat. Wicket-keeper. Has consistently performed well," Robin Uthappa said on the T20 WC Curtain Raiser: Associate Players Watch’ show on YouTube.

Robin Uthappa has expressed confidence in left-arm pacer Josh Little's potential to excel in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, drawing upon his experience in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Gujarat Titans. Additionally, he commended the performances of Curtis Campher and Mark Adair, indicating that their contributions could bolster Ireland's campaign.

Uthappa emphasized Pakistan's susceptibility in fielding, suggesting that this weakness could prove costly against Ireland's formidable batting lineup during the highly anticipated clash in the marquee event. With both teams slated to face off in Match No. 36 of the World Cup on June 16 at the Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida, Uthappa's observations hint at the potential for an intense and closely contested encounter.

“It’s just that Pakistan have been one of those teams where, in a tournament, especially in an ICC tournament, they have always been upset by somebody. There is one of those games. See, their fielding has been particularly iffy at all times. we have seen it in the latest Asia Cup that even happened. I think, across time, in fact, Pakistan’s fielding has been very shady in that sense. So I think, one of those games will happen where they will not turn up. I feel a team like Ireland can certainly upset them,” Uthappa concluded.