West Indies will be going for the win that would put them in the quarter-finals when they take on a tricky Ireland side at Mohali on Friday.
The Caribbean side is on four points from it three matches and another win against the Irish side would see them joining co-hosts India in the next stage of the tournament.
West Indies, after losing to South Africa in the its opening match, bounced back to beat Bangladesh and Netherlands and will start strong favourites to beat their next opponent.
But captain Darren Sammy will not be taking them lightly.
“We have a lot of respect for them (Ireland),” he said ahead of the crucial clash. “They are a team that is improving constantly which shows their cricket is moving forward.
We are definitely not taking them lightly. We have seen what they are capable of doing.”
The West Indies will again look to strike bowler Kemar Roach, who taken 10 wickets so far in the tournament, including a hat-trick and Sulieman Benn, who has taken eight, to lead the bowling attack.
Chris Gayle, Darren Bravo and Darren Sammy are expected to be the big hitters with the bat.
Meanwhile, Ireland has been able to compete with all the big team so far in the tournament.
They defeated England and then had a close encounter with the Indians and will certainly be no pushovers.
All eyes will be on Kevin O’Brien, while many believe Ed Joyce will come big tomorrow.
The Caribbean side is on four points from it three matches and another win against the Irish side would see them joining co-hosts India in the next stage of the tournament.
West Indies, after losing to South Africa in the its opening match, bounced back to beat Bangladesh and Netherlands and will start strong favourites to beat their next opponent.
But captain Darren Sammy will not be taking them lightly.
“We have a lot of respect for them (Ireland),” he said ahead of the crucial clash. “They are a team that is improving constantly which shows their cricket is moving forward.
We are definitely not taking them lightly. We have seen what they are capable of doing.”
The West Indies will again look to strike bowler Kemar Roach, who taken 10 wickets so far in the tournament, including a hat-trick and Sulieman Benn, who has taken eight, to lead the bowling attack.
Chris Gayle, Darren Bravo and Darren Sammy are expected to be the big hitters with the bat.
Meanwhile, Ireland has been able to compete with all the big team so far in the tournament.
They defeated England and then had a close encounter with the Indians and will certainly be no pushovers.
All eyes will be on Kevin O’Brien, while many believe Ed Joyce will come big tomorrow.
