West Indies Women vs Ireland Women, WIW vs IREW, Today Match Prediction 05 July 2023

wiw vs irew Match Prediction & Analysis

West Indies and Ireland women will face off in the T20I format after the ODI series ended 2-0 in the favour of the West Indies. Ireland has never won any T20I match against West Indies so far and will look to end their unbeaten streak. West Indies will be looking to continue their good form and continue their winning momentum in this match and start the T20I series on a good note.

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Indies Women Preview

West Indies skipper Hayley Mathews set the tone of the tour with her century in the first ODI match to give momentum to her side. Chinelle Henry and Stephanie Taylor chipped in with a couple of fifties in both the matches they batted. Their batters were clinical with the performance in the ODIs and will look to continue their winning momentum.

Their bowlers were at their best as they were stopped the opposition batters effectively. Hayley Mathews and Afy Fletcher were brilliant with the ball as they picked up 5 wickets each while the duo of Qiana Joseph and Shamilia Conell took 4 wickets each in the ODIs. Aaliyah Alleyne and CA Fraser chipped in with crucial wickets in the match. 

Key players: Hayley Mathews, Afy Fletcher, Stephanie Taylor 

West Indies Women Predicted Playing XI:

Hayley Mathews, Zaida James, Stephanie Taylor, Rashida Williams, S Campbelle, Chinelle Henry, Qiana Joseph, Aaliyah Alleyne, CA Fraser, Shamilia Conell, Afy Fletcher 

West Indies Women Actual Playing XI:

Cherry Ann Fraser, Afy Fletcher, Hayley Matthews, Shamilia Connell, Shabika Gajnabi, Shemaine Campbelle, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams

Ireland Women Preview

Ireland batting line-up were dismissed for below par scores in the ODI matches. Gaby Lewis was the star performer with 83 & 95 in the ODIs. Orla Pendergast and Laura Delany scored some cameos but failed to make it into a big score. Their batting unit needs to stand up and make a big score in this series.

Their bowlers were unable to stop the opposition as they lost the series 2-0. Cara Murray and Aimee Maguire chipped in with crucial wickets in the ODI matches. Orla Pendergast, Ava Canning, and Sophie McMahon will look to bowl economical overs in the middle.

Key players: Gaby Lewis, Orla Pendergast, Cara Murray 

Ireland Women Predicted Playing XI:

Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Orla Pendergast, Arlene Kelly, Marie Waldron, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire, Ava Canning, Sophie McMahon 

Ireland Women Actual Playing XI:

Eimear Richardson, Louise Little, Gaby Lewis, Ava Canning, Aimee Maguire, Arlene Kelly, Rebecca Stokell, Laura Delany, Amy Hunter, Orla Prendergast, Cara Murray

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Gros Islet is one of the true tracks where bowlers will have good bounce and carry early in the match. St. Lucia will have bright and sunny weather on the match day with no rain expected.

Venue Details

Gros Islet will have good bounce and pace that will be enjoyed by the batters and any target above 180 runs will be tough to chase on this pitch.

Toss: To Bowl

Both teams will look to bowl first as this pitch might ease down as the match progresses and batters find it easier to chase the target.