Ireland Women created history with their first one-day international win against England Women since 2001, but repeating that feat in the upcoming WT20I series will be a tough task- Reddy Anna. England, fresh off a WODI series victory, will be eager to build on their momentum as the two sides face off at Castle Avenue, Dublin.
Despite Ireland's impressive win in the third WODI, England remains the stronger side overall, even with a second-string squad. This WT20I series promises exciting cricket, with England aiming to assert their dominance and Ireland hoping to continue their newfound confidence.
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Ireland Women pulled off a thrilling last-ball victory in the third WODI, preventing a clean sweep and providing a huge confidence boost. However, their top order has been inconsistent, and they’ll need better contributions to challenge England.
Orla Prendergast was one of the standout performers in the series, scoring 87 runs across three matches. Gaby Lewis, after a slow start, found her form with a crucial 72 in the final WODI. Ireland’s bowling also showed promise, with Aimee Maguire’s five-wicket haul being instrumental in their last win. Freya Sargent has been another key bowler, consistently breaking partnerships.
Predicted Playing XI:
Una Raymond-Hoey
Gaby Lewis (c)
Amy Hunter
Orla Prendergast
Leah Paul
Rebecca Stokell
Arlene Kelly
Alice Tector
Jane Maguire
Freya Sargent
Aimee Maguire
England Women Preview
England Women dominated the first two WODIs, but the third match saw them lose momentum due to rain interruptions. Despite fielding a second-string lineup for the T20I series, England remains the favorite. Tammy Beaumont was the standout player in the WODIs, scoring 212 runs across three matches, including a magnificent 150 in the second game.
England’s bowling has also been effective, regularly picking up wickets and restricting Ireland’s run flow. Kate Cross led the bowling attack with the most wickets in the series, and although Freya Kemp will be unavailable for the WT20Is, this presents an opportunity for younger players to shine.
Predicted Playing XI:
Georgia Adams
Tammy Beaumont
Hollie Armitage
Paige Scholfield
Mahika Gaur
Seren Smale
Mady Villiers
Kate Cross (c)
Ryana MacDonald-Gay
Issy Wong
Hannah Baker
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions: The pitch at Castle Avenue in Dublin is typically balanced, favoring both batters and spinners. It’s expected to be a cloudy day with temperatures around 19°C, which may assist the bowlers. This ground hasn’t hosted a WT20I before but has seen six WODIs, with scores typically favoring the batting side in the first innings.
IRE-W vs ENG-W Pitch Report: The last WODI at this venue in July 2023 saw average first innings scores of 256, while teams chasing struggled, with the second innings score averaging 150. Batters will look to capitalize early, while spinners may have success as the game progresses.
Toss Prediction:Â Bat first Teams batting first have won two of the three WODI matches at this ground, and the toss winner is likely to elect to bat, aiming to take advantage of the balanced surface and set a challenging target.
Winning Prediction
While Ireland Women gained significant confidence from their historic win, they still face an uphill battle against England. Even with a slightly weakened squad, England remains the superior team with more depth in both batting and bowling.
Prediction: England Women to win
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