West Indies Women vs Ireland Women Prediction & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 27th Match

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup County Ground

West Indies have done most of the work already. They opened with a seven-wicket win over New Zealand, followed with a tense seven-run victory over Scotland and added a five-wicket win against Sri Lanka, before a heavy 54-run loss to England at Lord’s interrupted the run. Hayley Matthews’ side now want to finish the group stage well and secure a semi-final place.

Shemaine Campbelle has been the leading batter, with 150 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 127.11, and Chinelle Henry hit an unbeaten 51 off 30 balls against England after West Indies had slipped to 69/4. Only those two have reached fifty so far, though, and the middle order has struggled under pressure. Aaliyah Alleyne has eight wickets at an average of 10, Matthews has eight at 12.12 and just 6.06 an over, and Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack complete the spin group.

Ireland are winless and bottom of the table after a nine-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, even though they had reached 130/5. Gaby Lewis has 128 runs at an average of 32 with two fifties, and Orla Prendergast has 118 runs plus five wickets at an economy of 5.81. Aimee Maguire has four wickets, with Arlene Kelly and Cara Murray taking two each. No Irish batter other than Lewis and Prendergast has made a fifty.

Ireland’s fielding has been sharp, but a lack of batting depth is a concern. Our preview picks West Indies.

Probable playing XI

West Indies Women

Hayley Matthews (c)
Deandra Dottin
Shemaine Campbelle
Stafanie Taylor
Jahzara Claxton
Chinelle Henry
Jannillea Glasgow
Aaliyah Alleyne
Ashmini Munisar
Afy Fletcher
Karishma Ramharack

Ireland Women

Amy Hunter
Gaby Lewis (c)
Orla Prendergast
Rebecca Stokell
Louise Little
Leah Paul
Alice Tector
Arlene Kelly
Aimee Maguire
Cara Murray
Lara McBride

Pitch report

The County Ground is traditionally a good batting venue, with a flat surface, consistent pace and bounce, a fast outfield and fairly short boundaries. Seamers may find swing in cloudy weather, and spinners work with variations more than turn. Around 150 should be highly competitive, and above 160 may prove difficult to chase.

Weather

Warm, pleasant weather is forecast for the 2:30 pm local start, with temperatures around 28–29°C and partly sunny to partly cloudy skies. There is only a slight chance of a brief shower, and a light to moderate breeze may help bowlers a little.

Expected scores

1st innings: 145–160
2nd innings: 135–150

Frequently asked questions

Who is predicted to win West Indies Women vs Ireland Women?

Our preview picks West Indies Women, who have greater batting power and a strong spin trio, and who are close to a semi-final place.

How has West Indies’ tournament gone?

They beat New Zealand by seven wickets, Scotland by seven runs and Sri Lanka by five wickets, before a 54-run defeat to England at Lord’s.

What is Ireland’s position?

They have not won a match and sit at the bottom of the table after a nine-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka.

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