Ireland Women (IRE-W) take on Pakistan Women (PAK-W) in the first match in a three-T20I series at Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Wednesday, August 6.
Hosts Ireland recently played a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Dublin. They won all three games convincingly. Gaby Lewis top-scored in the series, smashing 154 runs in two innings at an average of 77 and a strike rate of 155.56. On the other hand, leg-spinner Cara Murray topped the wicket-taking charts with seven scalps from three games at an average of 7.43.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will be returning to the shortest format for the first time since the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. They finished fourth out of the five teams in Group A, only managing a 31-run win against Sri Lanka. The Fatima Sana-led side failed to progress to the knockout stages of the 10-team tournament.
IRE-W vs ZIM-W Match Details
| Match | Ireland Women vs Pakistan Women, 1st WT20I, Pakistan Women tour of Ireland 2025 |
| Venue | Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, August 6, 8:30 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Fancode (app & website) |
Pitch Report
The Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast is expected to produce a belter of a track. Batters will enjoy playing their shots at this venue. Spinners might have a role to play once the ball gets older. Bowlers will have to be consistent with their lines and lengths to avert carnage.
IRE-W vs PAK-W Head to Head Record
| Matches Played | 19 |
| Won by Ireland Women | 4 |
| Won by Pakistan Women | 15 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | May 25, 2009 |
| Most-recent Fixture | February 15, 2023 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Ireland Women (IRE-W):
Gaby Lewis (C), Amy Hunter (WK), Rebecca Stokell, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Freya Sargent, Ava Canning.
Pakistan Women (PAK-W):
Muneeba Ali (WK), Aliya Riaz, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana (C), Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Waheeda Akhtar, Nashra Sandhu, Tuba Hassan, Sadia Iqbal.
Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Gaby Lewis
Irish skipper Gaby Lewis is known for her consistency at the top of the order. She has been in good form and will look to continue her purple patch against Pakistan. She can drop anchor and also up the scoring rate when required. Pakistan will want to dismiss her before she gets set at the crease.
Probable Best Bowler: Nashra Sandhu
Nashra Sandhu’s control through the middle overs would be crucial for Fatima Sana’s women. She can frustrate opposition batters by bowling tight lines. The left-arm spinner also has the knack of picking up wickets. Even when she is not getting wickets, she builds pressure by bowling dot balls. The 27-year-old has fared well against Ireland in the past.
Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan Women to win the match
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Scenario 1
- Ireland Women win the toss and opt to bowl first.
- Powerplay: 35-40
- PAK-W: 160-165
- Pakistan Women win the match.
Scenario 2
- Pakistan Women win the toss and opt to bowl first.
- Powerplay: 30-35
- IRE-W: 130-140
- Pakistan Women win the match.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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