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Northern Knights (Ireland) vs North West Warriors, IPLOC, Today Match Prediction
NK vs NWW Win Probability
Toss Winner - Northern Knights (Ireland) won the toss and choose to bowl first
North West Warriors beat Northern Knights (Ireland) by 127 runs
Can North-West Warriors return to winning ways?
- Northern Knights' James McCollum is the team's leading run-scorer in the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup 2026, with 162 runs in 3 innings
- North-West Warriors' Jake Egan is their highest run-getter this season, having scored 141 runs in 3 innings
- Northern Knights' Shane Dadswell is the team's leading wicket-taker in the tournament, claiming 6 wickets in 3 matches
North-West Warriors to win the match.
| Tournament: | Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Woodvale Rd, Eglinton, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 20.1°C|Sunny |
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NK vs NWW Match Prediction & Analysis
Northern Knights will take on North-West Warriors in the 6th match of the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup 2026 at Woodvale Road, Eglinton.
North-West Warriors have made a good start to the tournament and are currently second on the points table with 8 points from three matches, having won two and lost one. However, they head into this contest after a seven-wicket defeat to Leinster Lightning and will be looking to return to winning ways.
Northern Knights, meanwhile, are still searching for their first victory of the season. They are third in the standings with 0 points after losing all three of their matches, including a six-wicket defeat to Leinster Lightning in their previous outing.
The two sides have already met once earlier in this tournament, where North-West Warriors defeated Northern Knights by 12 runs. Overall, Northern Knights have won three of the last five meetings, while North-West Warriors have won one, with one match ending in no result.
North-West Warriors will look to bounce back from their previous defeat and consolidate their position near the top of the points table, while Northern Knights will be aiming to register their first win of the season.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NK
L
L
L
L
L
NK
289/4 in 40.0 7.22
288/10 in 47.3 6.06
418/8 in 49.3 8.44
414/9 in 50.0 8.28
227/10 in 47.4 4.76
IPLOC
North West Warriors beat Northern Knights (Ireland) by 12 runs
239/9 in 50.0 4.78
159/10 in 17.1 9.26
IIPTT
North West Warriors won by 45 runs
204/6 in 20.0 10.2
226/4 in 34.1 6.61
IP50T
Leinster Lightning beat Northern Knights (Ireland) by 6 wickets
223/10 in 42.2 5.27
NWW
L
W
W
L
W
NWW
262/3 in 39.2 6.66
IPLOC
Leinster Lightning beat North West Warriors by 7 wickets
259/10 in 47.3 5.45
227/10 in 47.4 4.76
IPLOC
North West Warriors beat Northern Knights (Ireland) by 12 runs
239/9 in 50.0 4.78
211/6 in 37.0 5.7
IPLOC
North West Warriors won by 6 wickets
215/4 in 35.5 6
183/10 in 19.3 9.38
IIPTT
Leinster Lightning beat North West Warriors by 34 runs
149/10 in 18.1 8.2
159/10 in 17.1 9.26
IIPTT
North West Warriors won by 45 runs
204/6 in 20.0 10.2
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
North West Warriors beat Northern Knights (Ireland) by 12 runs
TEAMS PREVIEW
Northern Knights (Ireland) Preview
Northern Knights suffered their third successive defeat of the tournament after losing to Leinster Lightning by six wickets despite posting a competitive 288 in their previous outing.
Their batting unit produced several useful contributions but failed to convert the total into a victory as the bowlers could not defend it.
With the bat, James McCollum continued his impressive form, scoring a composed 73 off 86 balls. Paul Stirling provided a solid start with 61 off 68 balls, while wicketkeeper Kian Hilton played an explosive late-innings knock of 43 off just 25 deliveries. Ross Adair also chipped in with a quick 30 off 21 balls to help the Knights reach 288.
The bowling attack, however, struggled to contain Leinster's powerful batting lineup. Thomas Mayes was the most successful bowler with 2/75, while Reuben Wilson and Shane Dadswell picked up one wicket each.
The rest of the attack found it difficult to apply sustained pressure as Leinster chased down the target comfortably.
Northern Knights will be hoping for a much-improved bowling display while relying on their experienced top order to deliver another strong batting performance.
Key Players: James McCollum, Paul Stirling, Shane Dadswell
Northern Knights (Ireland) Predicted Playing XI:
Paul Stirling, Ross Adair, James McCollum, Cade Carmichael, Morgan Topping, Shane Dadswell, Kian Hilton (wk), Thomas Mayes, Matthew Humphreys (c), Cian Robertson, Reuben Wilson
Northern Knights (Ireland) Key Players From Previous Game Of Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup, 2026
Northern Knights (Ireland) Actual Playing XI:
Mark Adair, Cade Carmichael, Tom Mayes, James McCollum, Ruhan Pretorious, Cian Roberston, Morgan Topping, Ross Adair, Benjamin Calitz, Shane Dadswell, Kian Hilton, Reuben Wilson
North West Warriors Preview
North-West Warriors are coming off a seven-wicket defeat to Leinster Lightning in their previous match but have enjoyed a strong campaign overall and will be aiming to return to winning ways.
In that game, they posted a competitive 259 after Jake Egan played a superb knock of 85 off 116 balls, while Ben Calitz smashed 40 off just 18 deliveries and captain Andy McBrine contributed 37 off 53.
Their bowlers found it difficult to defend the total, although Ryan MacBeth impressed with figures of 1/26 in 8 overs, while Jared Wilson returned 1/28 in 6 overs and Liam McCarthy chipped in with 1/75.
The Warriors will be looking for a stronger all-round display as they aim to bounce back and strengthen their position in the points table.
Key Players: Jake Egan, Andy McBrine, Craig Young
North West Warriors Predicted Playing XI:
Jake Egan, Gavin Roulston, Hassan Shahid, Andy McBrine (c), Ben Calitz (wk), Gareth Delany, Scott MacBeth, Jared Wilson, Liam McCarthy, Craig Young, Ryan MacBeth
North West Warriors Key Players From Previous Game Of Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup, 2026
North West Warriors Actual Playing XI:
Jared Wilson, Andy McBrine, Andrew Balbirnie, Jake Egan, Scott Macbeth, Ryan MacBeth, Liam Mccarthy, Gavin Roulston, Gareth Delany, Trent McKeegan
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Eglinton is expected to be sunny during the match, with the temperature around 24°C. Humidity will be around 64%, while light winds of 13 km/h are expected. There is 0% chance of rain, so a full match is likely.
NK vs NWW Pitch Report
The Woodvale Road, Eglinton offers a balanced batting surface in ODI cricket. The average first-innings score is 265, while the average second-innings score is 240, indicating that batting first has generally produced better results.
Fast bowlers can get some assistance with the new ball before conditions become better for batting.
Score Prediction
If Northern Knights bat first: 285-305
If North-West Warriors bat first: 290-310
Toss: To Bat
The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first. With an average first-innings score of 265 compared to 240 in the second innings, teams are expected to prefer setting a competitive total.
Toss Prediction: North-West Warriors to win the toss.
NK vs NWW
Winning Prediction
Northern Knights will be eager to register their first win of the season after three consecutive defeats. They have shown glimpses of quality with the bat in recent matches and will look to make better use of home conditions to get their campaign back on track.
However, North-West Warriors have looked the more consistent side this season despite losing their previous match. They also defeated the Northern Knights by 12 runs when these two teams met earlier in this season's competition, giving them a psychological edge.
With a stronger bowling attack, greater experience, and better overall form, the Warriors hold a slight advantage heading into this contest.
North-West Warriors to win the match.
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