West Indies women and Ireland women are all set to take on each other in a multi-format white ball series that is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 26. The series will kick off with an ODI match that will be played at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia. The West Indies last played an ODI game against England in December 2022, where the side was dominated by England in the three-match series and lost every game.
On the other hand, Ireland finds itself on the wrong end of the results as well. They last played an ODI game in November 2022 against Pakistan, where they were clean-swept 0-3 as well. Ireland also has a horrid record against the West Indies, and they would be looking to change the outcome this time around.
West Indies Women vs Ireland Women, 1st ODI Match, Ireland Women tour of West Indies 2023
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Date & Time: Monday, June 26, 7:30 PM IST
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: Fancode app and website
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium pitch report
The surface of the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia is quite a sporting track, with something to offer for both the batters and the bowlers. Statistics suggest that the team batting second has won more times, so opting to bowl first after winning the toss could prove to be a good decision at this venue.
WI-W vs IRE-W Probable Playing XIs
West Indies Women (WI-W):
Hayley Matthews (captain), Djenaba Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Rashada Williams (wicketkeeper), Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Jannillea Glasgow, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Shamilia Connell
Ireland Women (IRE-W):
Laura Delany (captain), Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little(wicketkeeper), Aimee Maguire, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Arlene Kelly, Eimear Richardson, Orla Prendergast, Sophie MacMahon
WI-W vs IRE-W Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter
Gaby Lewis
The 22-year-old Gaby Lewis could be expected to be the best batter in the forthcoming clash. Lewis has been in sensational form of late, amassing some very important runs for her side. In her last 10 matches, Lewis has accumulated 285 runs to her name with an average of 28.5 runs.
Probable best bowler
Hayley Matthews
Star skipper Hayley Matthews would be expected to run riots with the ball in her hand. The 25-year-old has been in fabulous touch with both the bat and the ball and she would be keen on taking some very important wickets for the West Indies as the series gets underway. In her last 10 matches, Matthews has taken 15 wickets with an economy of 4.14.