West Indies vs Ireland 1st Womens T20I: Pitch Report Playing XI and Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Cricket

West Indies are gearing up to square off against Ireland in the opening match of the Women’s T20I series at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on July 4. The hosts are riding high on confidence after securing a convincing 2-0 victory in the recently concluded three-match ODI leg against the same opposition, with one match ending in a no-result.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) recently unveiled their squad for the T20I series, providing opportunities for three promising Under-19 talents – Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, and Djenaba. The selection highlights CWI’s commitment to nurturing young players and offering them a chance to prove their mettle at the international level.

West Indies will be led by Hayley Matthews, who is a seasoned all-rounder and brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic approach to the team. Her leadership will be crucial in guiding the West Indies side towards a successful campaign against Ireland.

On the other hand, Laura Delany will lead the Irish team, which is determined to put up a strong fight against the hosts. The Irish side will be keen to bounce back after their defeat in the ODI series and make their mark in the T20I fixtures.

Pitch report:

The Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia is known for providing an even contest between bat and ball. The pitch at this venue generally offers good bounce and carry, making it favorable for both fast bowlers and spinners. In the early stages, the fast bowlers can expect some assistance from the pitch, but as the match progresses batters can enjoy the true bounce and even carry.

Head-to-head record:

Played: 04 | WI won: 04 | IRE won: 0 | No Result: 0

Probable XIs:

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Zaida James, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shamilia Connell

Ireland: Leah Paul, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Sophie MacMahon, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire

Dream11 Prediction:

• Wicketkeeper: Amy Hunter
• Batters: Stafanie Taylor, Gaby Lewis
• All-rounders: Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews (c), Laura Delany, Eimear Richardson (vc)
• Bowlers: Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Cara Murray, Arlene Kelly,

Squads:

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, Qiana Joseph, Ashmini Munisar, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams

Ireland: Laura Delany (c), Ava Canning, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Aimee Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Mary Waldron.

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July 04, 2023 at 02:15PM