πππππ :βΒ Ireland vs West Indies
ππππ : May 21,Wednesdayβ
ππππ : 15:15 PM ISTββ
πππππ :βThe Village, Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
ππππππππππ :β 1st ODI 2025
Irelandβs test to regain form against West Indies
- Ireland has won only twice in the last seven games and will be under pressure
- West Indies has won the last six out of seven games and look confident
- West Indies have a strong batting lineup with Hope, King, and Lewis at the top
Ireland vs West Indies
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.
IRE vs WI Match Prediction & Analysis
We are in the 1st ODI of the three-match series, where host Ireland will take on the West Indies as both teams look for an early lead. The Irish team lost to Zimbabwe in the last series and will look to make a good start in home conditions. West Indies defeated Bangladesh in the last series, and the team will look to draw confidence out of the series and take an early lead.Β Β
The West Indies come into this game with good performances in the last 12 months. They have won the last six out of seven games, and the team will be confident in this game. In contrast, Ireland has struggled with form and consistency. They are up against a strong batting unit and need a strong performance from their players.Β Β
TEAMS PREVIEW
Ireland Preview
Paul Stirling and his men have a tough task at hand. They struggled against Zimbabwe in the last series and failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Their recent form in this format has been worrying, and the team will look to make amends. Stirling expects a positive show from his players in this contest.Β Β
Paul Stirling will look to lead from the front and deliver a strong start with Andrew Balbirnie, as both players have much experience. The middle order is strong, and the team will expect partnerships between Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, and Curtis Campher. George Dockrell and Barry McCarthy will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order.Β Β
The team will expect a good start in this game from Joshua Little and Craig Young as they take on a strong batting lineup. Barry McCarthy and Curtis Campher will look to keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. The side will also like tight bowling from Matthew Humphreys and Andy McBrine in the supporting roles.
West Indies Preview
Shai Hope and his team want to regain their form and confidence in this format. Missing the last ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy has been a low for the side. They did well in their last ODI series against Bangladesh. Shai Hope would like to take confidence from that series and take an early lead in the three-match series.Β Β
The team expects an explosive start in the game from Evin Lewis and Brandon King, as both these players are good stroke makers. Shai Hope will look to anchor this innings in the middle order and add runs with Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd. The team will also expect a big hit in the lower middle order from Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase.Β Β
Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seals will look to strike early and put the team in a strong position in this game. The team expects a strong show in the middle overs from Matthew Forde and Gudakesh Motie as Ireland has a capable batting lineup. Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, and Romario Shepherd will look to do well in the supporting role.Β
Weather Conditions
The skies over Dublin would be mostly clear. We expect to see slightly challenging batting conditions at the start of the game. Batsmen shall need to play to the merit of the ball on this surface. The average first innings score in the last few years has been 270, and the team batting first will like to have 320 on the board.
IRE vs WI Pitch Report
The Village, Dublin, has shorter boundaries, but the outfield is heavy. Batting conditions are good here as the ball comes to the bat nicely, and we have seen big scores being made here in the past. The wicket aids the fast bowlers with the new ball. There isnβt much on this track for the spinners, and they have to rely on their variations to do well at this venue.
Toss: To Bowl
The wicket is known to favor bowlers at the start of the game, and it gets better as the game progresses. The team chasing the score in the last seven games has won four times. The side winning the toss in this game shall not hesitate to opt to bowl first.