IRE vs WI: Dream11 Predictions For 1st ODI [Source: @CaribCricket/x.com]
In the opening ODI match of their three-match ODI series, Ireland (IRE) will be taking on West Indies (WI) at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday, May 21st at 3:15 PM IST.
Ahead of this exciting clash, here's a comprehensive look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Hot Picks For IRE vs WI Dream11 Team Today
Ireland
Paul Stirling
Ireland skipper Paul Stirling can be explosive at the top of the order, he has scored 5925 runs in 160 ODI innings so far and also grabbed 43 wickets. He could be one of the beneficial picks for the fantasy contests of the match.
Harry Tector
Right-handed middle-order batter Harry Tector will be the cornerstone of the batting lineup. In 47 ODI innings, he has scored 1,936 runs so far. His experience and ability to adapt to different conditions are invaluable and must-pick for this game.
Curtis Campher
26-year-old Irish all-rounder Curtis Campher has contributed well in the last ODI series against Zimbabwe, and he could give you points in both innings of the game.
West Indies
Shai Hope
West Indian top-order batsman Shai Hope has extensive experience representing his country. He performed wonderfully in recent matches for his team, scoring runs with his impressive cricketing abilities, which help him to score runs all over the ground.
Alzarri Joseph
Tall and skilled right-arm pacer Alzarri Joseph has extra bounce and speed off the pitch, which causes many batters to struggle when hitting shots against him. His variations, such as slower balls and yorkers, are the cherry on top, doing the rest of the work for him.
Brandon King
A powerful opener Brandon King with a lot of muscle power, and his ability to smash shots and play at a higher strike rate makes him an impactful player to watch out for in WI's next match.
IRE vs WI 1st ODI Weather And Pitch Today
Factor | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Partly Sunny and Pleasant |
Pitch | Batting-friendly |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be sunny to partly cloudy, pleasant and warmer. The temperature will be in-between 22°C-7°C and there is 5% chances of rain during the game.
Pitch Report - The Clontarf Cricket Club pitch is well-known for its batting-friendly nature, and bowlers will also enjoy their role while bowling in the initial overs. This pitch is used to favor batters because it is slightly flat, and the ball is expected to come off a bat with an even bounce and pace. Although bowlers will enter the game with the new ball when there are chances for swing and seam. So, pace bowlers from both teams will look to capitalize on the opposing team during this phase.
Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin - Record Of Chasing Teams in ODI
25 matches were played on this ground, with 14 matches won by the chasing team and 9 matches won by the team batting first. So, it is clear that fielding first after winning the toss could be the key to winning for the Clontarf Cricket Club.
IRE vs WI 1st ODI Captain And Vice-captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
Head to Head Contests | Paul Stirling | Brandon King |
Small League Contests | Shai Hope | Paul Stirling |
Grand League Contests | Shai Hope | Curtis Campher |
IRE vs WI 1st ODI Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Shai Hope, Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Paul Stirling, Brandon King, George Dockrell, Evin Lewis
All-rounders: Curtis Campher, Roston Chase
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Joshua Little, Shamar Joseph
Captain: Paul Stirling
Vice-captain: Brandon King
IRE vs WI 1st ODI Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Shai Hope, Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Paul Stirling, Brandon King, Keacy Carty
All-rounders: Curtis Campher, Harry Tector
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Joshua Little, Craig Young, Gudakesh Motie
Captain: Shai Hope
Vice-captain: Curtis Campher
IRE vs WI 1st ODI Expert Advice
The pitch at Clontarf Cricket Club offers good batting and bowling conditions. Hence, selecting equal number of bowlers, batters and all-rounders team will be preferred for the game.