IR-W vs SC-W: Ireland Women will take on the Scotland Women in the T20 series opener at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast.
The two teams previously played against each other in a T20 quadrangular series back in August 2019.
Batting first, Scotland set a competitive total of 126/7 in 20 overs. Skipper Sarah Bryce top scored with 49 runs. Lara Maritz of Ireland was the pick of the bowlers with figures 3/4 from three overs.
While chasing, Ireland gave a fitting reply. Gaby Lewis remained unbeaten on 65 alongside Kim Garth who scored 47* and put up a 113 run stand for the second wicket, guiding Ireland to a 9 wicket win with 41 balls to spare.
With Ireland Women dominating the Scotland side for decades, they’re favourites to make a larger impact in the series.
Match Details
Match: Ireland Women vs Scotland Women
Date & Time: 23rd May 2021, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
IR-W vs SC-W Head-to-Head
Since 2001, both teams have played a total of 16 games across the limited over format. Ireland Women have won 14 games leaving Scotland with a stand-alone win. One match was abandoned.
Pitch Report
With the nature of the wicket being a balanced pitch, both batsmen and bowlers will get a chance to have a say in their contest. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first and grab wickets early on as the pitch is known for chasing.
Weather Report
There is a slight chance of hovering showers as the game progresses. There’s a possibility of an interruption but not for too long.
IR-W vs SC-W Predicted Playing XI
Ireland Women
Rebecca Stokell, Amy Hunter, Rachel Delany, Ashlee King, Lara Maritz, Kate McEvoy, Cara Murray, Ava Canning, Jane Maguire, Orla Prendergast, Georgina Dempsey
Scotland Women
Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Becky Glen, Katie McGill, Ellen Watson, Lorna Jack, Abtaha Maqsood, Samantha Haggo, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser
IR-W vs SC-W Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Sarag Bryce
Batswomen: Rachel Delany (captain), Rebbecca Stokell, Becky Glen
All-rounders: Samantha Haggo, Kathryn Bryce (vice-captain), Orla Prendergast
Bowlers: Katherine Fraser, Abtaha Maqsood, Lara Maritz, Georgina Dempsey