India will face Ireland in the first ODI of their three-match series on January 10, 2025, at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. This match marks the first encounter between the two teams since May 2017 and is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. The Indian squad, led by captain Smriti Mandhana, boasts a strong lineup featuring talented players such as Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh, who are expected to play pivotal roles in the team’s performance.

On the other hand, Ireland, captained by Gaby Lewis, will be looking to make a significant impact against a well-established Indian side. With a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, Ireland aim to seize this opportunity to gain valuable experience and potentially challenge the hosts. As both teams prepare for this exciting opener in Rajkot, cricket enthusiasts can expect a competitive match that promises to kick off the ODI series with intensity and anticipation.

Ireland Women tour of India 2024, 1st ODI:

• Date and Time: January 10, 05:30 am GMT/ 11:00 am local/ 11:00 am IST
• Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot

Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot is known for being batting-friendly, offering good support for the batters right from the start. Typically, it features a hard surface that allows for consistent bounce and pace, making it conducive for stroke play. Bowlers may find it challenging to contain runs, especially in the initial overs, as the ball tends to come onto the bat nicely. However, spinners could play a crucial role as the match progresses, particularly in the middle overs when the pitch may start to slow down slightly. Dew can also be a factor in evening matches, potentially aiding the chasing side. Overall, teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first to set a competitive total, but chasing could also be viable if conditions favour batting later in the day.

IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Richa Ghosh, Coulter Reilly
• Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol
• All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Orla Prendergast
• Bowlers: Titas Sadhu, Aimee Maguire

IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Smriti Mandhana (c), Gaby Lewis (vc)
Choice 2: Richa Ghosh (c), Orla Prendergast (vc)

Also READ: 5 Indian players to watch out for in the Women’s ODI series against Ireland

IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Laura Delany, Priya Mishra, Arlene Kelly, Saima Thakor

IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 10, 05:30 am GMT):

Squads:

India: Smriti Mandhana (c), Deepti Sharma (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Sayali Satghare

Ireland: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Joanna Loughran (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Una Raymond-Hoey, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire, Rebecca Stokell, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Coulter Reilly

Also READ: 5 Ireland players to watch out for in the Women’s ODI series against India

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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