Ireland Women vs Sri Lanka Women Match Prediction, 1st ODI – Who will win today’s match?

In this article we will be analyzing the Ireland Women vs Sri Lanka Women Match Prediction. Ireland women are all set to host Sri Lanka women in a three-game ODI series. The first ODI will be held at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, in Belfast on Friday, August 16. Both sides will be coming off a T20I series where Sri Lanka won the first clash and Ireland emerged victorious in the second game.

With the ODI series fast approaching, both sides will aim to put in their best performances and hope to get a result out of the three-game series. Ireland women managed to hold their own against Ireland, and they will hope to do the same in the first ODI.

IRE- W vs SL-W, Match Details:

Pitch Report:

The surface at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast is quite balanced. Both the batters and the bowlers will hope to get the most out of the surface, and opting to bowl first after winning the toss and chasing the target could be a wise decision.

Also check: Ireland Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Score, 1st ODI

Head-to-Head Record:

Probable Playing 11 for IRE-W vs SL-W:

Ireland Women:

Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Laura Delany (c), Leah Paul, Una Raymond-Hoey, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Aimee Maguire, Freya Sargent.

Sri Lanka Women:

Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Ama Kanchana, Sachini Nisansala, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani.

Probable Top Performers from IRE-W vs SL-W:

Probable Best Batter: Harshitha Samarawickrama

Sri Lanka women’s Harshitha Samarawickrama could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Ireland women. The opener played a marvellous knock of 86* runs in 45 deliveries in the first T20I, and she will hope to put in a good showing in the first ODI clash as well.

Probable Best Bowler: Freya Sargent

Ireland women’s Freya Sargent could be the best bowler in the upcoming clash against Sri Lanka women. With two wickets in four overs in her last game, Sargent looked to be in fine form, and her performance with the ball could be crucial in the first ODI.

Today’s Match Prediction: Sri Lanka women to win the match

Scenario 1

Ireland Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

Power Play Score: 75-85

First Innings Score: 210-220

Sri Lanka Women win the match

Scenario 2

Sri Lanka Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

Power Play score: 45-55

First Innings Score: 175-185

Sri Lanka women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.