Ireland Women will take on England Women in the first T20I of a three-match series at Castle Avenue in Dublin. Ahead of the match, let’s take a look at Ireland Women vs England Women 1st T20I Match Preview, IR-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction, Dublin pitch report, and fantasy cricket tips.
1st T20I, Ireland Women vs England Women Preview
England Women come into this series with momentum on their side, having dominated the ODI leg of their tour. Their victories in the first two ODI games have showcased their strength across all departments, and they will be keen to maintain their winning streak and prove their dominance in the shorter format as well.
On the other hand, Ireland Women find themselves in a challenging position after a disappointing showing in the ODI series at home. The hosts suffered heavy defeats in the first two ODI games, with concerns arising in both their batting and bowling departments. The margin of these losses has undoubtedly dented their confidence, but the Irish team will look at the T20I series as an opportunity for redemption.
Castle Avenue Pitch Report
The pitch at Castle Avenue is pretty balanced, so batters will get full value for their shots. Meanwhile, the pacers are expected to get some movement with the new ball, though there may not be much in the wicket for spinners. Since the average first-innings score at the venue is 127 runs, chasing should be the preferred option for the team winning the toss.
Ireland Women Playing 11
Una Raymond-Hoey, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Alice Tector, Jane Maguire, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire.
Squad: Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector
England Women Playing 11
Bryony Smith, Tammy Beaumont, Hollie Armitage, Paige Scholfield, Mahika Gaur, Georgia Adams, Mady Villiers, Kate Cross (c), Issy Wong, Hannah Baker, Issy Wong
Squad: Kate Cross (c), Georgia Adams, Hollie Armitage, Hannah Baker, Tammy Beaumont, Mahika Gaur, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Charis Pavely, Paige Scholfield, Seren Smale, Bryony Smith, Mady Villiers, Issy Wong, Seren Smale, Katie George
Top Fantasy Picks
- Tammy Beaumont (ENG): Beaumont is an experienced batter who needs no introduction to her batting prowess. She has scored 1,792 runs at an average of 23.90 and a strike rate of 108.70. Given her position in the batting order, she is the top multiplier pick for this outing. She is having a fantastic ODI series, having scored 160 runs in 2 games.
- Gaby Lewis (IRE): Gaby Lewis is a fine batter for her side, having amassed 2,183 runs at an average of 28.70 and a strike rate of 116.40. She is another top pick for this outing.
- Kate Cross (ENG): She has taken nine wickets in the ongoing ODI series against Ireland at an average of 4.22 and has a total of 11 wickets in 16 T20I games. Given her current form, she is a top pick for captain and vice-captaincy choices for this outing.
- Orla Prendergast (IRE): Orla Prendergast is another talented batter for her side. She has scored 1,034 runs at an average of 24.60 and a strike rate of 117.20 and has also taken 31 wickets in 55 T20I games, making her a top pick for this outing.
- Amy Hunter (IRE): Amy Hunter is a great pick from the wicket-keeper section. She has an average of 31.00 in her T20I career, with 931 runs, while maintaining a strike rate of 111.90 in 38 T20I matches. She is a default pick for this outing.
IR-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction
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IR-W vs EN-W Head to Head
Ireland Women and England Women have faced each other only twice in this format, with England winning both games.
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