Ireland vs England: Ireland will lock horns with England in the first ODI of a three-match series at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, in Belfast on Saturday, September 07. The visitors are on a white ball tour and will be playing a three-match T20I series after the one-dayers. The series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25
Ireland are coming off a historic white-ball series win against Sri Lanka last month. The island nation was on a tour to Ireland and lost the ODI series by a 2-1 margin. Arlene Kelly was named the player of the series for her performance with both ball and bat. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul and rookie opener Sarah Forbes, and captain Orla Prendergast to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the bowling department, the side will depend on the likes of Jane Maguire, Arlene Kelly, Rebecca Stokell, Freya Sergeant, Aimee Maguire and Alana Dalzell to deliver timely breakthroughs. The home side will be looking to continue their excellent form.
On the other hand, England is also coming off a dominating performance, defeating New Zealand in both the ODI and T20I series at home. The Three Lions completely outplayed the opposition and throughout the series kept the visitors on the backfoot.
While batting the side will rely on the likes of Tammy Beaumont, Bryony Smith, Paige Scholefield, Hollie Armitage, Emma Lamb, and Mady Villiers to deliver the bulk of the runs. Meanwhile, in bowling, the team will look to Issy Wong, Lauren Filer, Kate Cross, Hannah Baker and Freya Kemp to deliver crucial breakthroughs. The English side will aim to continue their dominance.
Ireland vs England, 1st ODI – Details
Date and Time: 07 September 2024, Saturday, 03:15 PM IST
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, in Belfast, Ireland
Live Streaming: FanCode app and website
Ireland vs England, 1st ODI – Pitch Report
The surface at this venue provides a good contest between bat and ball. Batters must give themselves some time in the middle to settle down and get accustomed to the behaviour of the pitch. Pacers are expected to gain significant help with the new ball and the spinners will get into the game as it progresses, especially in the second innings.
Ireland vs England, 1st ODI – Weather Report
The weather is expected to be sunny with a gentle breeze. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 21-degree celsius with 75% humidity.
Ireland vs England, 1st ODI – Probable Playing XIs
Ireland: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis(c), Amy Hunter(wk), Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Rebeca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Alice Tector, Freya Sargent, Jane Maguire, Alana Dalzell
England: Kate Cross(c), Emma Lamb(wk), Tammy Beaumont, Bryony Smith, Paige Scholfield, Hollie Armitage, Mady Villiers, Issy Wong, Lauren Filer, Hannah Baker, Freya Kemp
Ireland vs England, 1st ODI – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 17 |
| Ireland won | 01 |
| England won | 16 |
Prediction: England to win the match.
Ireland vs England, 1st ODI – Key Players
Ireland
- Orla Prendergast – The Irish all-rounder could be the best batter in this game. The 22-year-old recently became the first Irish woman to get picked in a Big Bash League (WBBL) overseas draft. She is in outstanding form in the current past.
- Amy Hunter – Wicket-keeper batter, Amy Hunter has been in fine touch in the last series. Lewis, who scored her 119 runs of 75 balls in the second T20I against Sri Lanka will be the most experienced for the Irish Side. She will aim to continue her superb form.
England
- Tammy Beaumont—Beaumont has been one of the best batters for the English team. She has scored 3882 runs in 118 ODIs for England. Her role with the bat is crucial for England. She will look to give her team a decent start.
- Issy Wong – She could be the best bowler in the opening ODI. Wong is currently playing the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, featured in 10 games, and scalped eight wickets. Wong has a knack for picking crucial wickets and hopes to do the same.
Ireland vs England, 1st ODI – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Tammy Beaumont
Batters: Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul, Paige Scholfield(vc)
All-rounders: Mady Villiers, Arlene Kelly, Orla Prendergast(c), Freya Kemp
Bowlers: Freya Kemp, Kate Cross, Alana Dalzell
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