Ireland vs West Indies Match Preview | In-form Ireland eye ODI series win after dominant win in the first ODI

Debayan Sinha

ByDebayan Sinha,SportsCafe Editor

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After a dominant first ODI, Ireland will aim to wrap up the three-match ODI contest with another win. Put in to bat after losing the toss, the hosts posted a total of 303 in the first innings, powered by Andrew Balbirnieā€™s brilliant century and a solid half-century from skipper Paul Stirling.

ā€ŒIreland had a brilliant first game and won the game by 124 runs and riding on the back of Andrew Balbirnieā€™s century and half tons from skipper Paul Stirling and Harry Tector. In response, West Indies stumbled to 71 for six before Roston Chase and Matthew Forde stitched together a 98-run stand to spark a brief resistance. However, Barry McCarthy and George Dockrell eventually cleaned up the tail, securing a comfortable win for Ireland. Now, the hosts are fully prepared to take on a struggling West Indies side and will be eyeing a clean sweep of the series.Ā 

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IRE: W L W L WWI: L W W W W

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IRE vs WI head-to-head in ODIs

Ireland and the West Indies have faced each other 15 times in international cricket, producing a largely one-sided rivalry so far. Out of these 15 encounters, West Indies have emerged victorious on 11 occasions, while Ireland have managed to win only 3 matches. One match ended without a result. This record highlights West Indies' dominance in the head-to-head clashes, although Ireland's three wins indicate their potential to challenge the Caribbean side on their day.

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Pitch and Weather:

The Village in Dublin is known to be a batting-friendly venue, offering a true surface that allows batters to play their shots freely. However, pacers can also extract some assistance, especially in the early overs with the new ball. However, weather could play a significant role, with a 45% chance of disruptions predicted. Temperatures are expected to range between a cool 11Ā°C and a mild 18Ā°C, which could influence playing conditions and strategy.

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Ireland Probable XI: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Barry McCarthy, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little

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West Indies Probable XI: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

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Broadcasting Platforms

The second ODI between Ireland and the West Indies will be digitally streamed on Fancode,

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