IREW vs ENGW Match Preview
In the series' first game, Kate Cross recorded her best figures with the bat and ball and took England Women to an early lead against Ireland Women. This game saw five debutants for the English side. This was due to the unavailability of several players from the English side who are participating in the T20 World Cup. It was thanks mainly to the incredible effort by the English skipper, picking up six wickets for thirty runs. For Ireland, the top batter was Orla Prendergast, with 76 runs.
We saw a spirited bowling display by Ireland, restricting the visitors to 156 for six, providing a glimmer of hope. But the English skipper was not to be denied as she scored an unbeaten 38 and hit the winning runs. This series-opening game saw Ireland opting to bat first after winning the toss. They were in a good position at one stage with 151 runs on the board for the loss of three wickets. Prendergast was doing well at this stage. But the English skipper returned to attack and broke this partnership with Leah Paul.
Cross then went to wrap up the tail to record her 2nd five-wicket haul. Earlier, Cross picked up a wicket in her first over, removing Una Raymond-Hoey lbw. Lauren Filer removed the Irish skipper Gaby Lewis as she nicked one to the slips. The debutant leg spinner Hannah Baker picked up the wicket of Amy Hunter for 37 runs. The Irish inning was rebuilt thanks mainly to the efforts of Prendergast. But the Irish innings folded quickly after she was dismissed. The total raised by Ireland Women was their highest score against England Women in the ODI format.
While defending this total, Ireland Women also got valuable contributions from Prendergast with the ball. She removed Tammy Beaumont and Emma Lamb within her four overs to reduce the England Women to 32 for two. The two English debutants, Hollie Armitage and Paige Scholfield, steadied the England ship to an extent, but both were dismissed in consecutive overs. Heath was still there when Kemp and Mady Villiers were denied to have England six wickets down. But Cross joined Heath to score the remaining 55 runs with plenty to spare in terms of number of overs.
Weather Report
Cloudy conditions and a temperature close to 16 degrees are expected during this contest. This will assist the seamers in gaining lateral movement with the new ball. No showers are expected during the game; you can bet on an entire game without losing match play.
Pitch Report
This wicket is bowling-friendly, as we saw in the series' first game. The quicks will get assistance from the track. The average first-innings score at this venue is 197 runs. The team batting first will be keen to score 240 runs or more to get into a strong position.
Notable stats
Arlene Kelly has had a terrific strike rate recently for Ireland.
Kelly is picking wickets with a strike rate 21.55 in her last nine games for Ireland women.
Orla Prendergast has an excellent batting average in recent games for Ireland Women.
Prendergast is scoring runs with an average of 46 in her recent games.
Team News
Some crucial players are missing from both teams due to international commitments for the T20 World Cup. Barring this, there are no injury updates available.
IREW vs ENGW Probable 11
IREW 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
ENGW Playing 11
- Tammy Beaumont
- Emma Lamb
- Hollie Armitage
- Paige Scholfield
- Freya Kemp
- Bess Heath (Wk)
- Mady Villiers
- Kate Cross (C)
- Ryana Macdonald Gay
- Lauren Filer
- Hannah Baker
Dream11 Prediction
Ireland Women displayed a lot of spirit in the first game. They did pose a few questions to the mighty British unit, especially in the bowling department. But the visitors proved to be too good in the end. They have several in-form players and are firm favorites to win this contest and take an unassailable lead in the series.
Top Picks
Kate Cross: The English skipper was in devastating form in the first game with the ball. She also contributed with the bat, taking the team home comfortably.
Orla Prendergast: Prendergast did well in the series' first game with bat and ball. She scored 76 runs and picked up two wickets from her six overs.
Arlene Kelly: Kelly has taken twenty wickets in her last nine games for Ireland. During this period, she bowled economically, with an economic rate of 4.27.
Leah Paul: Paul was in good touch in the last game, scoring 372 runs from her ten games with an average of 41.33.
IREW vs ENGW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: T Beaumont , A Hunter
Batters: G Lewis, L Paul, P Scholfield
All-rounders: O Prendergast (C), A Kelly, F Kemp, R MacDonald Gay
Bowlers: K Cross (VC), L Filer
