Ireland vs England, IRE-W vs ENG-W 2024, Today Match Prediction

IREW vs ENGW Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Ireland women will be looking to continue their excellent form when they take on England women in the opening match of the one-day series played at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast.

Orla Prendergast-led Ireland will be looking to deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball in this opening match of the ODI series. On the other hand, England women have selected many fringe players for the three-match ODI series. Kate Cross will lead the side for this three-match series.

England women will take heart from the fact that they have won 16 ODI matches out of 17 played against Ireland women.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Ireland Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul and rookie opener Sarah Forbes, captain Orla Prendergast to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since January 2024, Orla Prendergast has topped the batting charts for Ireland women in limited-overs cricket. In six matches played, Prendergast has accumulated 190 runs at an average of 47.50 with one century to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Jane Maguire, Arlene Kelly, Rebecca Stokell, Freya Sergeant, Aimee Maguire and Alana Dalzell to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Since January 2024, medium-pacer Arlene Kelly has topped the bowling charts for Ireland women in limited-overs format. In six matches played, Kelly has claimed 11 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 4.13.

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Orla Prendergast (captain), Sarah Forbes (wk), Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Jane Maguire, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Freya Sergeant, Alana Dalzell

Ireland Actual Playing XI:

Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, Leah Paul, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Arlene Kelly, Jane Maguire, Orla Prendergast, Alice Tector, Aimee Maguire, Rebecca Stokell

England Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tammy Beaumont, Bryony Smith, Paige Scholefield, Hollie Armitage, Emma Lamb, and Mady Villiers to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Issy Wong, Lauren Filer, Kate Cross, Hannah Baker and Freya Kemp to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

England Predicted Playing XI:

Kate Cross (captain), Emma Lamb (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Bryony Smith, Paige Scholfield, Hollie Armitage, Mady Villiers, Issy Wong, Lauren Filer, Hannah Baker, Freya Kemp.

England Actual Playing XI:

Hollie Armitage, Paige Scholfield, Ryana Macdonald, Freya Kemp, Mady Villiers, Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Bess Heath, Lauren Filer, Hannah Baker, Kate Cross

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast is around 250 runs. The highest total posted here is by Sri Lanka women 260 for 8 against Ireland women. The match was won by Ireland women by three wickets.

The weather forecast for Saturday’s match is going to be sunny with light winds.

IREW vs ENGW Pitch Report

Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast is going to host the 1st ODI of the series between Ireland women and England women.

Toss: To Bowl

Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast has proven to be decent venue for chasing with 2 of the last three ODIs played have been won by side batting second. With that trend in recent times, both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bowl first.