West Indies Women arrive at the final ODI of the series at Bready with an unassailable 2-0 lead after registering back-to-back comprehensive victories. Led by the prolific Hayley Matthews, who showcased a masterclass by hammering a century and picking up two wickets in the previous encounter, the visitors look unstoppable. Stafanie Taylor also notched up a stellar hundred in the second match, solidifying their dominant batting display.
For Ireland Women, led by Gaby Lewis, the final game serves as a matter of pride and a crucial learning opportunity. While top-order talents like Amy Hunter (67) and Rebecca Stokell (57) put up strong fights in the last fixture, Ireland’s bowling unit has struggled to contain the destructive West Indian batting order. The hosts will need to fire in all departments to prevent a clean sweep on home soil.
IRE-W vs WI-W, 3rd WODI: Match details
- Date and Time: July 15, 3:15 pm IST / 9:45 am GMT/ 10:45 am local
- Venue: Bready Cricket Club, Bready, Northern Ireland
IRE-W vs WI-W, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 14 | Ireland Women won: 1 | West Indies Women won: 13 | No result/tied: 0
Bready Cricket Club Pitch Report
The surface at the Bready Cricket Club offers a generally balanced contest but traditionally leans toward being a solid batting track. Aggressive stroke makers can thrive here due to the pitch’s good bounce and reliable carry, allowing batters plenty of value for their shots once they get settled in. However, fast bowlers can expect considerable early movement and extra zip under the initial overhead conditions, making the new-ball phase critical for the top order. As the game progresses into the middle overs, the deck tends to flatten out, giving batters ample time to play their desired shots effectively. Chasing appears to be the preferred tactical choice at this venue, as teams batting second have historically enjoyed maximum benefits here.
Squads:
Ireland Women: Leah Paul, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter, Rebecca Stokell, Orla Prendergast, Alana Dalzell, Christina Coulter Reilly (wk), Louise Little, Cara Murray, Jane Maguire, Aimee Maguire, Sarah Forbes, Kia McCartney, Arlene Kelly
West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Shawnisha Hector, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Realeanna Grimmond
IRE-W vs WI-W, 3rd WODI, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Ireland Women win the toss and bowl first
- West Indies Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- West IndiesWomen’s total score: 240-260
Case 2:
- West Indies Women win the toss and bowl first
- Ireland Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Ireland Women’s total score: 220-230
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
