South Africa is depending on ODIs between Ireland and Bangladesh to qualify for the 2023 World Cup. To be eligible for the 2023 ODI World Cup, Ireland must win all three of its games against Bangladesh.
Ireland is preparing for a key three-match One-Day International series against Bangladesh. That will determine whether they qualify for the next World Cup in India by earning World Cup Super League points. South Africa will be watching the matches closely. Since the series is crucial to their prospects of directly qualifying for the major tournament.
The three-game series between Ireland and Bangladesh is considered by the uninitiated. To be the conclusion of the ICC ODI Super League. South Africa and Ireland are the two countries vying for the eighth and final slot in the ODI World Cup. Even though seven nations have already qualified. With 98 points and an NRR of -0.077, the Proteas are seventh in the World Cup Super League rankings. Team Ireland, on the other side, is in 11th place with 68 points and an NRR of -0.382.
South African team will be depending on Bangladesh to win the games
Even though the Irish team has a difficult struggle against the Bangla Tigers. A 3-0 victory would give them a direct qualifying to the World Cup at South Africa’s cost. Even if they win every match, Ireland would still be equal with the Proteas in points. Therefore they will need a significant victory in one of the three games to increase their NRR.
The South African team will be depending on Bangladesh to win the games. In order for them to qualify for the ODI championship. Notably, all three games will be held at Chelmsford’s County Cricket Ground. After hosting two World Cup games in 1999. It has been 24 years since the venue has hosted a One-Day match.
Bangladesh easily defeated Ireland in a three-match ODI series in March, 2-0, and will be aiming for a repeat performance. The Irish team, on the other hand, will be intensely focused on earning a spot. In the ODI World Cup, which will be held in India in October.