WI vs IRE: West Indies are all set to kick off their 2022 campaign as they lock horns against Ireland in the 1st ODI of the three-match ODI series. The match will be played at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. It will be a difficult tour for the Irish side considering it is being played in the West Indies.
Ireland last played a two-match T20I series against the USA which ended in a tie courtesy of a nine-run win by the Irish side in the second ODI. Lorcan Tucker was the backbone of the side throughout the series. On the other hand, West Indies lost a high scoring match and the series (3-0) against Pakistan while defending 208.
Both teams last played against each other in January 2020, where they played a two-match T20I series as West Indies won the final match to level the series. West Indies have a big advantage of winning this opening matchup at Sabina Park.
Match Details
Match: West Indies vs Ireland
Date & Time: 8th January, 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Sabina Park, Jamaica
Pitch Report
The pitch is a balanced pitch with the average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches being 232 runs. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first as the majority of the games played at this venue have been won by the team batting second. Pacers will receive a lot of help from the wicket as the match progresses.
Weather Report
There are bare minimum chances of precipitation followed by excess humidity and a partly cloudy sky. It will be tough conditions but quite familiar to the West Indies.
WI vs IRE Predicted Playing XI
West Indies: Shai Hope(W), Devon Thomas, Shamarh Brooks, Kieron Pollard, Justin Greaves, Jason Holder, Doston Chase, Odean Smith, Sheldon Cottrell, Akela Hosein, Jayden Seales
Ireland: Lorcan Tucker(W), Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, William Porterfield, Simi Singh, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Joshua Little
WI vs IRE Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker (W)
Batsmen: Paul Stirling(VC), Devon Thomas, Harry Tector
Allrounders: Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder(C), Simi Singh, George Dockrell
Bowlers: Sheldon Cottrell, Akela Hosein, Barry McCarthy
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