IRE W Vs WI W Match Prediction, 1st T20I: Who Will Win Today's Match?

Ireland Women (IRE W) lock horns with the West Indies Women (WI W) in the first T20I in the tri-nation series on Thursday, May 28. This match will be played at Castle Avenue in Dublin.

Ireland, the West Indies, and Pakistan will be in action in this tri-series. This is a great dress rehearsal for them ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup, which gets underway next month.

The West Indies qualified automatically on the basis of their top-five finish at the previous edition in 2024. Meanwhile, Ireland made it from the Global Qualifier earlier this year in Nepal. They won five matches and lost just two in the campaign. The West Indies, on the other hand, are coming into this series after being whitewashed in the ODI and T20I series against Australia in March-April.

IRE W vs WI W Match Details

Match	Ireland Women vs West Indies Women, 1st T20I, Tri-Nation ODI Series 2026 in Ireland
Venue	Castle Avenue, Dublin
Date & Time	Thursday, May 28, 2026, 8:30 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details	FanCode Sports and FanCode (app & website)

Castle Avenue, Dublin: Pitch Report

There could be some cloud covering, but the chances of rain are very low. The seamers are expected to get the ball to swing inside the power play. Spinners might not have too much assistance, though. If the batters are willing to spend some time in the middle, they can score runs freely.

IRE W vs WI W: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	08
Won by Ireland Women	00
Won by West Indies Women	08
Tied	00
No Result	00
First-ever Fixture	June 27, 2008
Most-recent Fixture	July 8, 2023

IRE W vs WI W: Predicted Playing XIs

Ireland Women:

Amy Hunter (WK), Orla Prendergast (C), Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Rebecca Stokell, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride.

West Indies Women:

Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (C), Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack.

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews is known for her consistency with the bat at the top of the order. Even against the mighty Australians, she finished as the leading run-getter for her side, scoring 119 runs in three T20Is at a strike rate of 119.75. Matthews will look to get some more runs under her belt ahead of the World Cup.

Probable Best Bowler: Deandra Dottin

Deandra Dottin had an impressive series with the ball against the Aussies. In three T20Is, she accounted for five wickets at an economy rate of 9.45. Her four-over spell will have to be negotiated with caution by the Irish batters.

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