Ireland Women (IRE W) lock horns with the West Indies Women (WI W) in the first T20I in the tri-nation series on Thursday, May 28. This match will be played at Castle Avenue in Dublin.
Ireland, the West Indies, and Pakistan will be in action in this tri-series. This is a great dress rehearsal for them ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup, which gets underway next month.
The West Indies qualified automatically on the basis of their top-five finish at the previous edition in 2024. Meanwhile, Ireland made it from the Global Qualifier earlier this year in Nepal. They won five matches and lost just two in the campaign. The West Indies, on the other hand, are coming into this series after being whitewashed in the ODI and T20I series against Australia in March-April.
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IRE W vs WI W Match Details
| Match | Ireland Women vs West Indies Women, 1st T20I, Tri-Nation ODI Series 2026 in Ireland |
| Venue | Castle Avenue, Dublin |
| Date & Time | Thursday, May 28, 2026, 8:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Click here to watch IRE W vs WI W Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
Castle Avenue, Dublin: Pitch Report
There could be some cloud covering, but the chances of rain are very low. The seamers are expected to get the ball to swing inside the power play. Spinners might not have too much assistance, though. If the batters are willing to spend some time in the middle, they can score runs freely.
IRE W vs WI W: Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 08 |
| Won by Ireland Women | 00 |
| Won by West Indies Women | 08 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | June 27, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | July 8, 2023 |
IRE W vs WI W: Predicted Playing XIs
Ireland Women:
Amy Hunter (WK), Orla Prendergast (C), Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Rebecca Stokell, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride.
West Indies Women:
Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (C), Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack.
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews is known for her consistency with the bat at the top of the order. Even against the mighty Australians, she finished as the leading run-getter for her side, scoring 119 runs in three T20Is at a strike rate of 119.75. Matthews will look to get some more runs under her belt ahead of the World Cup.
Probable Best Bowler: Deandra Dottin
Deandra Dottin had an impressive series with the ball against the Aussies. In three T20Is, she accounted for five wickets at an economy rate of 9.45. Her four-over spell will have to be negotiated with caution by the Irish batters.
Today’s Match Prediction: West Indies Women to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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