West Indies vs Ireland, WI vs IRE, Today Match Prediction 13 January 2022

win vs ire Match Prediction & Analysis

Host West Indies will be looking to clinch the ODI series when they take on Ireland in the second game to be played at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

In the series opener, West Indies registered  a comfortable 24-run win over Ireland, courtesy excellent contributions from Shamarh Brooks, Alzarri Joseph, Romario Shepherd and Kieron Pollard. With this result, West Indies have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

On the other hand, Ireland will be pleased with their performance in the opening game of the series. Captain Andrew Balbirnie will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this must-win game.

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Indies Preview

The home side might go for one change as experienced Devon Thomas might come in place of Justin Greaves for this game.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Shamarh Brooks, Kieron Pollard, Shai Hope and Roston Chase to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder and Alzarri Joseph to make crucial breakthroughs in this fixture.

Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase are premier spin options for West Indies for this second game of the one-day series

West Indies Predicted Playing XI:

Kieron Pollard (captain), Shai Hope (wk), Nichols Pooran, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Odean Smith, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd

Ireland Preview

The visitors might go for changes to their playing XI for this all-important clash. In the batting department, the side will be relying on captain Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Andy McBrine and Willem Porterfield to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Andrew Balbirnie played exceedingly well and finished the innings with the top-score of 71 runs off 94 balls with the help of seven fours and one six. He was well supported by  Harry Tector, who chipped in with a splendid half-century off 68 balls with the help of five fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine and Craig Young to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Andrew Balbirnie (c), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, William Porterfield, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, , Mark Adair, Craig Young, Joshua Little, Neil Rock

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the game will be good for batting with some assistance for the spinners. The weather forecast for Tuesday’s game is going to be bright sunshine with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Sabina Park, Kingston is going to host the second ODI of the series between West Indies and Ireland.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post competitive scores in excess of 260 runs. The previous match was won by side batting first.