Match Details:
Date: February 17, 2023
Time: 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
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Preview:
The second match of Friday's double-header will bring two teams who are yet to win a single game in the ICC tournament. Both teams lost their first two games and will be aiming to register their first win of the tournament. While West Indies' campaign started with a 7-wicket defeat against England, they suffered another heavy loss against India.
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Meanwhile, Ireland Women faltered against England Women in their opening fixture and then lost to Pakistan Women. Ahead of Ireland Women vs West Indies clash, let's understand which team has an edge over which one.
Pitch Report:
The Newlands surface is widely regarded as a spin-friendly pitch and with 142 being the average 1st inning score at this venue we can expect yet another close contest between bat and ball.
Team Analysis:
Ireland Women has failed miserably in both games as they were restricted to 105 in the opening fixture, followed by 95 against Pakistan. Orla Prendergast and Gaby Lewis will have a lot of responsibility in the game against West Indies as the duo has been scoring runs but still not enough to help the side win a game. However, a collective effort from others might make the day for Ireland.
Meanwhile, West Indies Hayley Matthews-led West Indies need to re-collect some confidence before a match against Ireland and players have to stick together to ensure their maiden win.
Probable playing XI:
West Indies Women:
Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Rashada Williams (wk), Afy Fletcher, Shamilia Connell, Shakera Selman, Karishma Ramharack
Ireland Women:
Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Arlene Kelly, Mary Waldron (wk), Laura Delany (c), Eimear Richardson, Louise Little, Cara Murray, Jane Maguire
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
West Indies are clear favorites over Ireland Women and as per our prediction.
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