West Indies Women vs Ireland Women, WIW vs IREW, Today Match Prediction 07 July 2023

wiw vs irew Match Prediction & Analysis

Host West Indies women will be looking to continue their decent form when they take on Ireland women in the opening match of the T2-I series at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia on Thursday.

In the first T20I, West Indies women managed to eke out a close win over Ireland women, courtesy decent contributions from Hayley Matthews, Afy Fletcher and Cherry Ann Fraser. With this result, West Indies women have taken 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

On the other hand, Ireland women put up a strong fight with bat and ball in the opening game against West Indies women. Captain Laura Delaney will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Indies Women Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Hayley Matthews, Shemaine Campbelle, Chinelle Henry, Shabika Gajnabi and Rashada Williams to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Hayley Matthews played well for West Indies women and finished the innings with the top-score of 37 off 42 balls with the help of two boundaries. She was well supported by Shabika Gajnabi, who scored 14 runs off 27 balls.

Afy Fletcher scored 19 off 12 balls with the help of two boundaries, whereas wicket-keeper Shemaine Campbelle, who chipped in with 14 runs off 15 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Hayley Matthews, Cherry Ann Fraser, Zaida JAMES, Shamilia Connell and Ashmini Munisar to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, captain Hayley Matthews was the standout bowler for West Indies women and claimed 3 for 27 in his four overs.

Besides Matthews, Cherry Ann Fraser bowled well and claimed 2 for 22 in his three overs.

West Indies Women Predicted Playing XI:

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

West Indies Women Actual Playing XI:

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

Ireland Women Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Orla Prendergast, Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, Laura Delaney and Eimear Richardson to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Laura Delaney scored 34 runs off 36 balls with the help of two fours and one six. She was well supported by Eimear Richardson, who scored 22 runs off 24 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Cara Murray, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire and Louise Little to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Arlene Kelly was the pick of the bowlers for Ireland women and claimed 3 for 21 in his four overs.

Ireland Women Predicted Playing XI:

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

Ireland Women Actual Playing XI:

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

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium will provide an interesting battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for Thursday is going to be clear skies in the evening.

Venue Details

Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia is going to host the 2nd T20I of the series between West Indies women and Ireland women.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the crucial toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 115 runs. The opening match played at St.Lucia was won by side batting second.