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The stage is set for a thrilling series decider as Ireland take on West Indies in the third and final ODI at The Village in Dublin on May 25. With the series locked and both sides eyeing crucial ICC ranking points in their build-up to the 2027 World Cup, this encounter promises high stakes and intensity.
Ireland head into the decider with a lead of 1-0 and buoyed by a dominant performance in the opening ODI, where Andrew Balbirnie’s sublime 112 and Barry McCarthy’s four-wicket haul powered them to a resounding 124-run victory. Balbirnie’s rich vein of form, ably supported by skipper Paul Stirling and Harry Tector, has been central to Ireland’s batting success, while McCarthy’s incisive new-ball spell dismantled the West Indies top order in the previous clash. The hosts have blended experience with fresh faces, as uncapped players like Cade Carmichael and pacers Tom Mayes and Liam McCarthy look to make their mark, especially with key all-rounder Mark Adair sidelined due to injury.
For the West Indies, captain Shai Hope will look to rally his side after a disappointing batting display in the opener. The visitors boast an explosive top order featuring Brandon King, Evin Lewis, and rising star Jewel Andrew, while all-rounders like Roston Chase and Matthew Forde add depth. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Alzarri Joseph and supported by the likes of Gudakesh Motie and Jayden Seales, will aim to exploit any assistance from the Dublin surface. The Caribbean side, fresh from series wins over England and Bangladesh, will be eager to recapture that form and clinch the series in challenging Irish conditions.
IRE vs WI, Match details: 3rd ODI
- Date & Time: May 25, 3:15 pm IST/ 9:45 am GMT/ 10:45 am Local
- Venue: The Village, Dublin
The Village Pitch Report:
The Village in Dublin is renowned for its well-balanced pitch, providing a fair contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers tend to enjoy the early conditions, with swing and movement making the opening overs particularly testing for batters. However, once players get their eye in, the surface becomes more conducive to fluent stroke play, allowing batters to accumulate big scores. Spinners, meanwhile, often struggle to make a significant impact on this wicket. With a lush outfield and moderate boundaries, the venue frequently sees high-scoring matches, especially after the initial challenge from the seamers has been overcome.
IRE vs WI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Shai Hope, Lorcan Tucker
- Batters: Paul Stirling, Brandon King, Andrew Balbirnie
- All-rounders: Andrew McBrine, Harry Tector, Roston Chase
- Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Josh Little, Alzarri Joseph
IRE vs WI Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain:
- Choice 1: Brandon King (c), Andrew McBrine (vc)
- Choice 2: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Roston Chase (vc)
IRE vs WI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty
IRE vs WI Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 25, 3:15 pm IST):
Squads:
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Tom Mayes, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.
West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
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