West Indies have already sealed the series after defeating Ireland in the first two T20Is and thus, the third match of the series will be a mere formality. However, the same can’t be said for the Irish women, who would be determined to win the final game of the series and take something back home.
Notably, Hayley Matthews is in brilliant form at the moment and will once again be key for the home side in the third T20I, which is slated to take place on July 9 at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia. Ireland, meanwhile, will be hopeful to get better in all sectors of the game, especially their batting, which has suffered due to inconsistency.
WI-W vs IRE-W Match Details:
West Indies Women vs Ireland Women, 3rd T20I Match
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Date & Time: Sunday, July 9, 2:30 AM IST
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: Fancode app and website
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium pitch report
The surface at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is quite balanced. With something to offer for both the batters and the bowlers. The skipper winning the toss should elect to bowl first and anything over 160 will be good total on this surface
WI-W vs IRE-W Probable Playing XIs
West Indies Women (WI-W):
Hayley Matthews (c), Rashada Williams, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, Cherry Ann Fraser, Ashmini Munisar, Shamilia Connell
Ireland Women (IRE-W):
Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany (c), Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire
WI-W vs IRE-W Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter
West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews is in remarkable form at the moment. Be it with the bat or with the ball, the 25-year-old has created a massive impact in the ongoing series. Notably, she has scored 87 runs in two matches so far and was adjudged Player of the Match on both occasions.
Probable best bowler
29-year-old Arlene Kelly picked up four wickets in two matches and bowled at an economy of 5.42. The all-rounder has been one of the rare positives for Ireland in the ongoing series and she would aim to keep up with the same momentum in the third match.