The women’s teams of Ireland and England are set to begin a three-match ODI series this Saturday.

Fresh off their ODI series victory against Sri Lanka, Ireland aims to maintain their winning momentum as they face England on home turf. England, on the other hand, will be looking for a strong start, with stand-in captain Kate Cross leading the side.

IR-W vs EN-W 2024, 1st ODI: Match details

Date and Time: September 7; 10:00 am GMT/11:00 am local/3:30 pm IST
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report:

The Civil Service Cricket Club ground in Stormont, Belfast, is recognized for its balanced playing conditions. The pitch usually provides some early movement for fast bowlers, but also favors quality batting, particularly in the first innings. As the game advances, the surface tends to slow down, bringing spinners into the action.

IR-W vs EN-W Dream 11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeeper: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Hunter
Batters: E Lamb, Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul
All-rounders: F Kemp, Arlene Kelly, Orla Prendergast, R Macdonald Gay
Bowlers: Kate Cross, Issy Wong

IR-W vs EN-W Dream 11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Tammy Beaumont (c), Orla Prendergast (vc)
Choice 2: Kate Cross (c), Arlene Kelly (vc)

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IR-W vs EN-W Dream 11 Prediction Backups:

Paige Scholfield, Gaby Lewis, Jane Maguire, Freya Sargent

IR-W vs EN-W Dream 11 team for today’s match (Sept 7, 10:00 am GMT)

IR-W vs EN-W Dream 11 team for today’s match (PC: X)

Squads

Ireland Women: Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Sarah Forbes, Jane Maguire, Freya Sargent, Alana Dalzell, Joanna Loughran, Aimee Maguire, Alice Tector

England Women: Tammy Beaumont (c), Emma Lamb, Bess Heath (wk), Paige Scholfield, Ryana Macdonald Gay, Bryony Smith, Lauren Filer, Kate Cross, Mady Villiers, Hannah Baker, Issy Wong, Georgia Davis, Hollie Armitage, Freya Kemp

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