West Indies have looked in fine form at the World Cup to date and should have the quality to see this game out.
Key Stats - Windies Dominant against Irish
- Ireland Women’s Orla Prendergast has scored 0, 59, 26, 33, 25 in her last 5 innings.
- Ireland Women’s Gaby Lewis has scored 59, 58, 0, 11 and 18 in her last 5 knocks.
- Ireland Women have lost 4 matches and are winless at the tournament.
- West Indies Women’s Hayley Matthews has scored 206 runs at an average of 51.50 and a strike rate of 127.32 in her last 6 matches.
- West Indies Women’s Stafanie Taylor has scored 47*, 27* and 39 in her last 3 knocks.
- West Indies Women’s Hayley Matthews has taken 10 wickets in her last 6 matches with an economy rate of 6.20.
- West Indies Women have won 9 of the last 10 T20I meetings against Ireland Women.
Nine in 10 For West Indies Women
West Indies Women lead 9-1 against Ireland in 10 T20I encounters.
Ireland Women have lost All Four Games thus Far
The Irish team has not secured any points so far, losing to Scotland, England, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
In their match against Sri Lanka. Ireland posted a total of 130/5 in their 20 overs, anchored by 59 off 50 balls from captain Gaby Lewis and a solid 28 off 21 balls by Alice Tector. In response, Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the target, reaching 134/1 in just 15.3 overs.
Ireland will take encouragement from the form of captain Gaby Lewis and all-rounder Orla Prendergast, who have been among their most consistent performers
West Indies Women suffered first defeat in last Game
In their previous match, West Indies lost their first match of the tournament against England, who posted a strong total of 186/7 in their 20 overs.
In response, the West Indies were restricted to 148/5 in their 20 overs. Chinelle Henry put up a fighting, unbeaten 51 runs off 30 balls, supported by Deandra Dottin who chipped in with 19 off 11 balls.
Ashmini Munisar was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2/42 in her 4 overs.
Hayley Matthews remains the key threat with both bat and ball after contributing 206 runs and 10 wickets across her last six matches.
Ireland vs West Indies Women Predicted Lineups & News
The West Indies are favored due to their experienced batting depth and highly versatile pace and spin bowling units. Their middle order is capable of anchoring an innings or accelerating during a chase.
Despite being the underdogs, the Irish squad boasts a dynamic top order. Key players like Amy Hunter and Gaby Lewis have the potential to apply early pressure.
Ireland Women (probable XI): Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Rebecca Stokell, Louise Little, Christina Coulter Reilly, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Alana Dalzell, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Ava Canning.
West Indies Women (probable XI): Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack.