WIW vs IREW Match Preview
The West Indian women provided a solid start to the series with a thumping win in the first game. The Caribbean skipper Hayley Matthews led the team from the front hitting a terrific century to help the team raise a formidable score of 297 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. The Irish women in reply could score just 239 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Even in the second ODI, the Irish side was in trouble. They have lost half their side in 8.4 overs and with just 36 runs on the board. The new ball partners for the West Indies Aaliyah Alleyne and Shamilia Connell picked up a couple of wickets each.
The skipper Matthews also contributed with the ball picking up wickets. She picked up three in the first ODI and had already gathered one in the second. She is the player to watch out for during this game. Stefanie Taylor appeared to be in fine form in the first one-day international hitting 55 runs from 69 balls. She has scored 7 hundreds and 39 fifties in the 50-over format. The Windies management will be expecting another good contribution from her. Other bowlers to watch out for are Cherry Ann Fraser and Afy Fletcher.
The Irish women will have to gather their strength for a much better showing with the bat. This is necessary for providing a tough fight to the home team. Gaby Lewis has scored 342 runs from her last 10 games with an average of 34.2. She is a key opening batter for Ireland women. She was also among the runs in the first game where she top-scored for Ireland with an 83-run innings. It helped the team end up with a respectable total. The Ireland skipper Laura Delany has picked up 269 runs from her last 8 matches with an average of 38.42.
These batters will need to lead from the front. Delany appeared to be in good touch on the first one-day match while scoring 40 runs. However, she will need to continue longer as this fragile batting order needs batswomen that can steady the ship in case of a collapse. Another batter that appears to be in good form is Orla Prendergast and the Irish team will be hoping for a good contribution from her as well. In the bowling department, Cara Murray has picked up 11 wickets from her last 10 games with an economy rate of 5.60 and Arlene Kelly has also done well.
Weather Report
We are likely to get temperatures in the range of 79 to 86 F. You can also expect winds in the region of 20 to 30 mph. The relative humidity will be close to 77% on the ground during the matchday. There is a huge chance of getting showers during the match. This might bring the D/L equation into the picture.
Pitch Report
The average score attained while setting a target for the ODIs for women at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium has been 208 runs. The biggest total achieved at this venue for women has been in the last game when the West Indian women scored 297 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
Notable stats
West Indies women have a great head-to-head record against Ireland women in recent games.
The West Indian women have won 4 out of their last 5 matches against Ireland women. One game ended with no result. That was the last match of the series.
Laura Delany has a good average to strike rate combination.
In her last 8 games for Ireland Laura Delany has scored 269 runs with an average of 38.42 and a strike rate of 82.51.
Team News
There are no reported injury updates available for this game. You can expect full teams to be available for selection.
WIW vs IREW Probable 11
WIW Playing 11
- Hayley Matthews (C)
- Zaida James
- Stafanie Taylor
- Rashada Williams
- Shemaine Campbelle (Wk)
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Chinelle Henry
- Afy Fletcher
- Qiana Joseph
- Cherry Ann Fraser
- Shamilia Connell
IREW Playing 11
- Leah Paul
- Gaby Lewis
- Orla Prendergast
- Laura Delany (C)
- Amy Hunter
- Eimear Richardson
- Mary Waldron (Wk)
- Arlene Kelly
- Sophie MacMahon
- Ava Canning
- Cara Murray
Dream11 Prediction
Despite their decent performances in the last few years, the Ireland side does not have a similar experience that the West Indian women have. The Caribbean women are also playing on their home turf. You can expect the West Indian women to win this contest and take the series 2-0.
Top Picks
Gaby Lewis: Gaby Lewis has scored 342 runs from her last 10 games with an average of 34.20 and a strike rate of 75.16.
Cara Murray: Cara Murray has picked up 11 scalps from her last 10 games with a strike rate of 38.72 and an economy rate of 5.60.
Laura Delany: Laura Delany has scored 269 runs from her last 8 matches with an average of 38.42 and a healthy strike rate of 82.51.
Hayley Matthews: Hayley Matthews is a terrific right-handed all-rounder for West Indies women. She did a fantastic job for her team in the first game and was instrumental in winning it.
WIW vs IREW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: S Campbelle
Batters: S Taylor, G Lewis, A Alleyne
All-rounders: H Matthews (C), L Delany (VC), O Prendergast, C Henry
Bowlers: S Connell, A Fletcher, Q Joseph
