Ireland Women will host West Indies Women in the opening T20I of the Women's Tri-Series in Ireland 2026 on 28th May at Castle Avenue, Dublin.
Orla Prendergast will lead the Irish Women in the tri-series in the absence of regular captain Gaby Lewis, who is being rested due to a leg injury.
Meanwhile, West Indies Women begin their preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup against Ireland Women. After missing out on the ODI World Cup last year, the Windies Women have adjusted their squad with some changes to their batting and bowling units.
IRE-W vs WI-W Match Details - 1st T20I
Match: Ireland Women vs West Indies Women, 1st T20I
Date: 28th May, 2026
Time: 8:30 PM IST
Venue: Castle Avenue, Dublin
Live Streaming: Fancode
IRE-W vs WI-W Pitch Report - Castle Avenue Dublin
Castle Avenue Cricket Ground, Dublin is traditionally known for assisting seam bowlers, especially under overcast conditions where the new ball can swing early. The average first-innings score at this venue is 150-160 runs.
Win Batting First: 40%
Win Bowling First: 60%
Average Scores
Average 1st Innings: 162
Average 2nd Innings: 147
IRE-W vs WI-W Weather Report - Dublin Conditions
Temperature | 15°C |
Rain Possibility | 2% |
Average Score | 162 |
Best Suited For | Batting |
IRE-W vs WI-W Recent Form
Team | Last 5 Matches |
IRE-W | W, W, L, W, L |
ZIM-W | L, L, L, L, L |
IRE-W vs WI-W Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)
Team | Wins |
Ireland Women | 0 |
West Indies Women | 8 |
NR | 0 |
IRE-W vs WI-W Injury News & Team Updates - 1st T20I
IRE-W: Gaby Lewis is not available in this series
WI-W: Fully fit squad with no injury concerns
IRE-W vs WI-W Win Probability - 1st T20I
Team | Win Probability |
Ireland Women | 40% |
West Indies Women | 60% |
IRE-W vs WI-W Key Player Battles to Watch
Player | Team | T20 Stats |
Hayley Matthews | WI-W | 3114 runs |
Deandra Dottin | WI-W | 3094 runs |
Orla Prendergast | IRE-W | 1744 runs |
Afy Fletcher | WI-W | 100 wickets |
Laura Delany | IRE-W | 96 wickets |
Arlene Kelly | IRE-W | 87 wickets |
IRE-W vs WI-W Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If IRE-W Bat First
Powerplay Score: 30-35
Predicted Total: 130-145
Match Result: WI-W to win
Scenario 2: If PAK-W Bat First
Powerplay Score: 45-50
Predicted Total: 150-165
Match Result: WI-W to win
IRE-W vs WI-W Toss Prediction - 1st T20I
The captain winning the toss in this clash is likely to bowl first and look to restrict the opposition to a below-par total before chasing.
Prediction: WI-W to win the toss and elect to bowl first
IRE-W vs WI-W Probable Playing
Ireland Women (IRE-W)
Amy Hunter (wk), Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast (c), Laura Delany, Rebecca Stokell, Lara McBride, Christina Coulter Reilly, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Alana Dalzell.
West Indies Women (WI-W)
Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack.
IRE-W vs WI-W 1st T20I Player of the Match Prediction
Hayley Matthews
Deandra Dottin
Orla Prendergast
Who Will Win IRE-W vs WI-W Today? — Expert Prediction 1st T20I
According to our IRE-W vs WI-W who will win today, West Indies Women are the favourites to win the 1st T20I expert Predictions. The likes of Afy Fletcher, Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin will be key players to watch out for.
IRE-W vs WI-W, who will win today: West Indies Women to win
IRE-W vs WI-W Match Result - 1st T20I Results
(To be updated after the match - May 28, 2026)