Ireland vs West Indies Match Preview | In-form Ireland eye ODI series win after dominant win in the first ODI

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ByDebayan Sinha, SportsCafe Editor

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After a dominant first ODI, Ireland will aim to wrap up the three-match ODI contest with another win. Put in to bat after losing the toss, the hosts posted a total of 303 in the first innings, powered by Andrew Balbirnie’s brilliant century and a solid half-century from skipper Paul Stirling.

‌Ireland had a brilliant first game and won the game by 124 runs and riding on the back of Andrew Balbirnie’s century and half tons from skipper Paul Stirling and Harry Tector. In response, West Indies stumbled to 71 for six before Roston Chase and Matthew Forde stitched together a 98-run stand to spark a brief resistance. However, Barry McCarthy and George Dockrell eventually cleaned up the tail, securing a comfortable win for Ireland. Now, the hosts are fully prepared to take on a struggling West Indies side and will be eyeing a clean sweep of the series. 

Form Guide: 

IRE: W L W L WWI: L W W W W

 

IRE vs WI head-to-head in ODIs

Ireland and the West Indies have faced each other 15 times in international cricket, producing a largely one-sided rivalry so far. Out of these 15 encounters, West Indies have emerged victorious on 11 occasions, while Ireland have managed to win only 3 matches. One match ended without a result. This record highlights West Indies' dominance in the head-to-head clashes, although Ireland's three wins indicate their potential to challenge the Caribbean side on their day.

 

Pitch and Weather:

The Village in Dublin is known to be a batting-friendly venue, offering a true surface that allows batters to play their shots freely. However, pacers can also extract some assistance, especially in the early overs with the new ball. However, weather could play a significant role, with a 45% chance of disruptions predicted. Temperatures are expected to range between a cool 11°C and a mild 18°C, which could influence playing conditions and strategy.

 

Ireland Probable XI: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Barry McCarthy, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little

 

West Indies Probable XI: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

 

Broadcasting Platforms

The second ODI between Ireland and the West Indies will be digitally streamed on Fancode,

 

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