WI-W vs IRE-W: Match Preview, Probable XI, Live Streaming and Fantasy Tips
Ireland Women (Source: Twitter)
It has been heartbreak for both sides until now as they are on the cusp of elimination after losing two out of their two games. It is West Indies Women taking on Ireland Women in the 13th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 to be played at Cape Town in South Africa.
The Windies side were hard done by English and Indian women in their previous games where they were beaten convincingly. Their hope mostly lies on skipper Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor who have played one 40+ knock each, respectively in separate games.
Apart from that, being unable to pick wickets in the middle-over is their prime concern as much as their batting which is struggling to deliver against quality attacks.
Ireland, at the same time, were thrashed by England and Pakistan which hampered their Net-Run Rate to a great extent that now they would be required to win those games by a fine margin.
Orla Prendergast and Gaby Lewis would have to do the bulk of the scoring while Arlene Kelly has the responsibility to pick up wickets during the middle stage.
Match Details
Date and Time: February 17, 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney + Hotstar
Pitch Report: This track has generally been on the slower side as the scores in the past games have been around 130. Spinners will play a massive role in the competition as there would be much turn and assistance on offer. Teams winning the toss would be looking to bat first as chasing would become difficult.
Probable 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 and Karishma Ramharack
Ireland Women: Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany (c), Eimear Richardson, Louise Little, Mary Waldron (wk), Leah Paul, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray and Jane Maguire
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Mary Waldron
Batters: Gaby Lewis, Shemaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor
All-Rounders: Laura Delany, Orla Prendergast, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews
Bowlers: Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Karishma Ramharack
Captain: Hayley Matthews
Vice-Captain: Orla Prendergast
Prediction
It would be tough to choose one as these sides haven't been able to live up to their expectations which put both of them in great difficulty. Looking at the line-ups, West Indies Women should move ahead with two crucial points.
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