IN-W vs IR-W 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 2nd ODI Match Between India Women and Ireland Women?

India Women will face Ireland Women for the 2nd ODI on January 12 [Source: @BCCIWomen/X.com]

After bagging the first win by 6 wickets, India women lead 1-0 in the three-match ODI series between Ireland Women. The 2nd ODI match is scheduled for January 12 and is set to begin at 11:00 AM IST at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. With the teams set for a high-stake clash, let's take a look at the probabilities of who will likely win the match.

India Women

India Women will aim to extend their dominance as they take on Ireland Women in the second ODI after a commanding 6-wicket victory in the first match. Chasing down Ireland's competitive total of 239/7, India cruised to victory with over 15 overs to spare, thanks to solid contributions from Pratika Rawal (89) and Tejal Hasabnis (53*). Priya Mishra was the standout bowler, picking up 2/56. With the Women in Blue high in confidence, they would like to continue the momentum and bag the second win as well.

Ireland Women

Ireland Women will look to bounce back in the second ODI after falling short in the opening match. Despite a valiant 92-run effort from captain Gaby Lewis and a solid 59 from Leah Paul, Ireland could only rack up a decent total in their 50 overs. Ireland was put on the back foot from the very beginning during their innings, and although Aimee Maguire impressed with 3/57, Ireland failed to defend their total as India cruised to victory. Hence, Ireland will be aiming to gear up and deliver a stronger performance in the second ODI to level the series.

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How Will The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Behave?

The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot is renowned for its flat, hard surface, offering a paradise for batters. With an average first-innings score of 321 in ODIs, runs are expected to flow freely. While pacers might struggle to find early movement, spinners could come into play as the game progresses, exploiting any turn and bounce. 

Historically, teams batting first have enjoyed success at this venue. Consequently, the team winning the toss is likely to elect to bat first and capitalize on the batting-friendly conditions to post a substantial total.

Players To Watch Out For In IN-W vs IR-W 2nd ODI

India Women

Smriti Mandhana: The current Indian skipper, Smriti Mandhana delivered a decent performance in the first ODI with her 41 off 29 balls which boosted India's innings to send Ireland to the backfoot. She has proven herself to play match-winning knocks in pressure situations and will be one of the favourites to repeat her past heroics for the upcoming clash.

Deepti Sharma: The 27-year-old all-rounder Deepti Sharma was lethal in the West Indies Women ODI series with both the bat and the ball and after her 39-run knock against Ireland in the last match, she aims to be a potential standout player for her team in the upcoming 2nd ODI as well.

Pratika Rawal: The in-form all-rounder Pratika Rawal has made headlines with her 89-run knock against Ireland in the last match and was also a key player for the team in the West Indies series. With experience of only 4 ODI matches, the 24-year-old has already racked up 223 runs at an impressive strike rate of 81.39 and might prove to be another key player for India in the 2nd ODI as well. 

Ireland Women

Aimee Maguire: Aimee Maguire will be a key player for Ireland in their upcoming match against India Women, given her recent form with the ball. In the first ODI against India, she impressed with figures of 3/57. Maguire's consistent performances in recent T20Is and ODIs, including a 2/25 against Bangladesh and a solid 2/38 in the ODI highlights that Ireland will rely on her to take early breakthroughs.

Gaby Lewis: Gaby Lewis will be key for Ireland following her strong performance in the first ODI where she scored 92 runs. Her recent batting form has also been impressive, with notable contributions such as 60 runs off 42 balls in a T20I against Bangladesh and a solid 52 runs off 79 balls in an ODI against the same opposition. Hence, Lewis' responsible knocks will be pivotal for Ireland in the 2nd ODI.

Leah Paul: Following her steady form with the bat, Leah, in the first ODI against India, contributed significantly with a knock of 59 runs forming a crucial partnership with Gaby Lewis. Paul's recent performances include a quick 79 runs off 45 balls in a T20I against Bangladesh. Hence, her ability to provide stability in the middle order will be vital for Ireland as they look to bounce back in the series.

Today's Match Prediction: IN-W vs IR-W 2nd ODI

Predicted Top Performers

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Pratika Rawal

Ireland Women: Aimee Maguire, Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul

IN-W vs IR-W 2nd ODI: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 230-240

Predicted second innings score: 235-245

Predicted Result: The team batting first will likely have the upper hand in this match.

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