Ireland are gearing up to host West Indies in a much-anticipated ODI series, set to kick off on May 21 at The Village in Dublin. The bilateral tour marks another exciting chapter in both teams’ preparation for the upcoming ICC tournaments and will be followed by a T20I series.
Ireland will continue to be led by experienced opener Paul Stirling across both formats, with wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker named as vice-captain. The leadership group will look to build on recent performances and aim for consistency against a competitive West Indies side.
Meanwhile, West Indies will once again be captained by Shai Hope, who brings stability and experience to the Caribbean unit. The ODI series will not only test both teams’ bench strength but also provide a platform for emerging talents to make their mark.
IRE vs WI, Match details: 1st ODI
- Date & Time: May 21, 3:15 pm IST/ 9:45 am GMT/ 10:45 am Local
- Venue: The Village, Dublin
The Village Pitch Report:
The Village in Dublin typically provides a balanced surface that supports both batters and bowlers. Early in the match, pacers are expected to make the most of the swinging conditions. However, batters who settle in can go on to post substantial scores. Spinners, on the other hand, might find it challenging to make an impact here. With a lush outfield and moderate ground dimensions, the venue often sets the stage for high-scoring contests.
IRE vs WI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Shai Hope
- Batters: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Brandon King
- All-rounders: Andrew McBrine, Harry Tector, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers: Josh Little, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
IRE vs WI Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain:
Choice 1: Shai Hope (c), Harry Tector (vc)
Choice 2: Brandon King (c), Andrew McBrine (vc)
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IRE vs WI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty
IRE vs WI Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 21, 3:15 pm IST):
Squads:
Ireland: Paul Stirling (captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Tom Mayes, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.
West Indies: Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
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