For the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Match between Pakistan and Ireland at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, here is the essential match info and 5 Dream11 team predictions.
Match Details
- Match: Pakistan vs Ireland (Warm-up Match 9)
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM IST
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo
- Pitch Report: The track is typically slow and spin-friendly. While fast bowlers can find initial seam movement, the old ball will grip significantly. Dew is expected to play a major role in the second innings.
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (C), Usman Khan (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah.
Ireland: Paul Stirling (C), Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Ben White.
Dream11 Predictions (5 Teams)
Team 1: Balanced (Small Leagues)
- Wicket-keeper: Lorcan Tucker
- Batters: Babar Azam, Harry Tector (VC), Saim Ayub (C)
- All-rounders: Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Curtis Campher
- Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Abrar Ahmed
Team 2: Pakistan Dominance (Spin Focus)
- Wicket-keeper: Usman Khan
- Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Harry Tector
- All-rounders: Mohammad Nawaz (C), Salman Ali Agha (VC), Shadab Khan
- Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Ben White
Team 3: Ireland Power (Upset Focused)
- Wicket-keeper: Lorcan Tucker (VC)
- Batters: Paul Stirling (C), Harry Tector, Saim Ayub
- All-rounders: Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mohammad Nawaz
- Bowlers: Josh Little, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Shaheen Shah Afridi
Team 4: Bowling Heavy (Low-Scoring Colombo Pitch)
- Wicket-keeper: Lorcan Tucker
- Batters: Babar Azam, Harry Tector
- All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Curtis Campher
- Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Abrar Ahmed (VC), Josh Little, Naseem Shah, Mark Adair
Team 5: Grand League Differential (High Risk)
- Wicket-keeper: Usman Khan
- Batters: Ross Adair, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub
- All-rounders: Salman Ali Agha (C), Gareth Delany, Mohammad Nawaz
- Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Ben White (VC), Shaheen Shah Afridi
Key Fantasy Tips
- Captaincy Choice: Saim Ayub is in explosive form, having recently performed well against high-tier pace attacks. Salman Ali Agha is a solid differential as he contributes with both bat and ball.
- X-Factor: Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz are likely to be extremely dangerous on a Colombo track that historicaly favors spinners.
- Watch for Dew: Since the team bowling second may struggle with a wet ball, favor the team that wins the toss and chooses to chase.
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