πππππ :ββββββΒ Pakistan Women vs Ireland Women β
ππππ : April 09, Wednesday
ππππ : 10:00 AM IST
πππππ :β Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan
ππππππππππ : 1st ODI 2025
Host Pakistan women eye a strong start against Ireland women
- Last year, Pakistan women lost five ODIs out of six played.
- Earlier this year, Ireland women suffered whitewash at the hands of India women in three-match ODI series played in India.
- Last season, Orla Prendergast and Aimee Maguire have been standout performers for Ireland women in limited-overs cricket.
Pakistan Women vs Ireland Women
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
PAK-W vs IRE-W Match Prediction & Analysis
Pakistan women will face Ireland women in the opening game of the ICC Womens World Cup Qualifiers 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday.
The Green Shirts will be playing competitive cricket after almost 11 months. Captain Fatima Sana will be hoping that the side can put in a clinical performance with bat and ball in this opening encounter. On the other hand, Ireland women will be looking to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Pakistan women.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Pakistan Women Preview
The home side have picked their full-strength side for this competition. Former captain and all-rounder Nida Dar will miss the World Cup Qualifiers due to a shoulder injury.
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Sidra Ameen, Gul Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Shawal Zulfiqar, Aliya Riaz, and Fatima Sana to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since April 2024, Muneeba Ali topped the batting charts for Pakistan women in limited-overs cricket. In six matches played, Muneeba has accumulated 143 runs at an average of 28.60.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Fatima Sana, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu and Syed Arooba Shah to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Ireland Women Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast and Leah Paul to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since April 2024, Orla Prendergast topped the batting charts for Ireland women in limited-overs cricket. In 12 matches played, Prendergast has accumulated 352 runs at an average of 32.00 with one century and one half-century to his name.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Arlene Kelly, Orla Prendergast, Jane Maguire, Laura Delaney and Alana Dalzell to deliver timely breakthroughs.
With 13 scalps in 12 innings at an average of 29.30, Orla Prendergast has topped the bowling charts for Ireland women
Weather Conditions
The average first inning score at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore in the previous five completed women one-dayers is around 235 runs. The highest total posted was by Pakistan women, who scored a mammoth 335 runs against Ireland women.
The weather forecast for the four-day game will be sunny with light winds.
PAK-W vs IRE-W Pitch Report
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore is going to host the opening match of the ICC Womens World Cup Qualifiers 2025 played between Pakistan women and Ireland women.
Pakistan women will take heart from the fact that they have won their three previous ODIs played against Ireland women.
Toss: To Bowl
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore has been decent venue for side batting second. The previous two Women ODIs played at Lahore have been won by chasing side.
