Ireland Women tour of West Indies Women 2023: West Indies Women vs Ireland Women – 2nd ODI Preview and Updates

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In the second game of the three-match series, the West Indies Women will look to take an unassailable lead. The hosts won the first game by a score of 58 runs. Key players on the team delivered outstanding performances, instilling confidence in the camp. The Irish girls will face a difficult challenge from now on, and they must play positive and aggressive cricket.

Ireland Women’s record against West Indies Women isn’t promising, with only one victory. The batters for the West Indies Women are in good form, with two of their most experienced batters scoring runs in the previous game. Ireland will need a strong social performance to win this game, and it will be fascinating to see if they can surprise the hosts.

The 2nd ODI between West Indies Women vs Ireland Women will take place on June 28th, 2023 at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia.

Match Details to Note

Match: West Indies Women vs Ireland Women, 2nd ODI, Ireland Women tour of West Indies Women, 2023

Date: June 28, 2023 (Wednesday)

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

West Indies Women vs Ireland Women

West Indies Women (Match Odds – 1.22):

Preview:

With a 58-run victory in the previous game, Hayley Matthews’ team has made a strong start to the series. The girls put on a good all-around performance, as they batted well and bowled well. The team would like to keep the momentum going and win the series in two games.

Haley Matthews, who scored a century in the previous game, will look to get the team off to a good start this time, opening the batting with Zaida James. In this game, the team will be looking for strong performances from Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams, and Shemaine Campbelle. Chinelle Henry and Aaliyah Alleyne round out a strong batting order.

In the previous game, Shamilia Connell and Aaliyah Alleyne bowled well. The team will be looking for strong performances with the new ball. Matthews, Afy Fletcher, and Qiana Joseph shared 7 wickets in the previous game and will look to bowl similar lines this time around. Chinelle Henry and Cherry Ann Fraser are also expected to put on a strong performance for the team.

Full Squad:

Hayley Matthews(c), Zaida James, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams, Shemaine Campbelle(w), Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shamilia Connell, Karishma Ramharack, Shabika Gajnabi, Djenaba Joseph, Ashmini Munisar, Shunelle Sawh

Players to watch out for:

Hayley Matthews delivered a captain’s performance, winning the Player of the Match award with her fourth ODI century. Stafanie Taylor and Chinelle Henry, both experienced players, also made half-centuries.

West Indies Women used eight bowlers, all with impressive run rates, to defend 298 and win, with Hayley Matthews, Afy Fletcher, and Qiana Joseph taking wickets. Zaida James only bowled two overs but will be hoping for more in this match.

Possible Playing XI:

Hayley Matthews (c), Zaida James, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Aaliyah Alleyne, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shamilia Connell

Ireland Women (Match Odds – 4.30):

Preview:

In this game, Laura Delany’s team must mount a strong comeback. They had a poor showing with the ball in the previous game. The Irish girls will face a difficult task because their opponents cleared the intention in the previous game. Delany must take the initiative to level the series and improve their standing in the ICC Championships points table.

Gaby Lewis batted brilliantly in the previous game, and she will be supported by Leah Paul when she opens the batting. As the West Indies bowling attack has looked strong, Orla Prendergast, Delany, and Amy Hunter are crucial in the middle order. Eimear Richardson, Mary Waldron, and Arlene Kelly must fulfil the order.

West Indies Women batters are in good form, so Orla Prendergast and Ava Canning must bowl tight lines with the new ball. Arlene Kelly played well in the previous game, and she must keep Sophie MacMohan and Cara Murray from scoring too many goals. Delany and Leah Paul must perform admirably in supporting roles.

Full Squad:

Leah Paul, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany(c), Amy Hunter, Eimear Richardson, Mary Waldron(w), Arlene Kelly, Sophie MacMahon, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Louise Little, Rebecca Stokell, Georgina Dempsey, Aimee Maguire

Players to watch out for:

On Monday, three of Ireland Women’s top four batted well, with Gaby Lewis hitting 83, Orla Prendergast making 37, and skipper Laura Delany scoring 40. Prendergast hit the only six of the inning, something Ireland Women will look to improve on in this game.

Eight bowlers were used in the West Indies Women’s innings’ 50 overs, but only Arlene Kelly and Cara Murray bowled their full quota of ten overs each. Murray took 3-60, but Ava Canning, making her debut, had the most economical figures of 1-33 from her 8 overs.

Possible Playing XI:

Laura Delany (c), Leah Paul, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Amy Hunter, Eimear Richardson, Mary Waldron (wk), Arlene Kelly, Sophie MacMahon, Ava Canning, Cara Murray

West Indies Women vs Ireland Women Toss Prediction

We saw a good batting surface in the previous game, where it was good to bat early. The track slowed down in the second half, making batting conditions difficult. In this game, the team that wins the toss must bat first and aim for a large total.

West Indies Women vs Ireland Women Pitch Report

The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, is a batter-friendly venue with ideal conditions. The shorter boundaries allow batters to move their arms more freely. Fast bowlers don’t get much movement unless the sky is overcast, and spinners must flight the ball to succeed here.

We anticipate clouds over St Lucia, and rain interruptions are possible during this game. The pitch was flat in the previous game, but the weather will help the bowlers in this one. The team batting first in this game will be pleased with 270 runs.

West Indies Women vs Ireland Women Prediction

Ireland Women must put on a strong performance to compete with the West Indies Women in this game. Their bowlers struggled in the previous game, and it would be up to them to put the team in a strong position. West Indies Women have a strong starting lineup and will take the lead in this game. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!

West Indies Women is the favourite to beat Ireland Women at the odds of 1.22.