The Ireland Women’s team will take on the West Indies Women's team in the opening match of the women’s tri-series on Thursday, May 28, at Castle Avenue, Dublin. The tournament features Ireland, West Indies, and Pakistan, with all three sides using the competition as crucial preparation ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next month.
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IRE-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Ireland Tri-Nation Women's T20I Series, 1st T20I

West Indies secured direct qualification for the World Cup after finishing among the top five teams in the 2024 edition. Ireland, meanwhile, booked their spot through the Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier held in Nepal earlier this year. They enjoyed an impressive campaign, registering five wins in seven matches.
The Caribbean side heads into this series looking to bounce back after a difficult tour of Australia, where they suffered clean sweeps in both the ODI and T20I series during March and April. Their skipper, Hayley Matthews, will remain the key to their success and should be a part of the IRE-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction.
Ireland Women vs West Indies Women Match Details
| Series | Ireland Tri-Nation Women's T20I Series 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Ireland Women vs West Indies Women, 1st T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Castle Avenue |
| City | Dublin |
| Match Start Time | 8:30 PM IST, 28th May 2026 |
| Scorecard | IRE-W vs WI-W Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
IRE-W vs WI-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaby Lewis | Ireland Women | 25 Runs |
| Arlene Kelly | Ireland Women | 4 Wickets |
| Hayley Matthews | West Indies Women | 30 Runs |
| Hayley Matthews | West Indies Women | 3 Wickets |
IRE-W vs WI-W Toss Prediction
The West Indies Women's skipper and one of the best women cricketers, Hayley Matthews, might opt to bat first after winning the toss in the 1st T20I, as per our IRE-W vs WI-W Dream11 team prediction. They will look to post a massive total and put the home team under scoreboard pressure.
Record of Chasing Teams at Castle Avenue
Only 4 T20I matches have been played at Castle Avenue in Dublin, Ireland. In these four fixtures, the team chasing the total has been equally successful, with both sides winning 2 games each.
| Chasing Record | Winning% |
|---|---|
| Average | 50% |
IRE-W vs WI-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| Ireland Women Playing XI | West Indies Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Amy Hunter (wk) | Qiana Joseph |
| Orla Prendergast (c) | Hayley Matthews (c) |
| Leah Paul | Stefanie Taylor |
| Alana Dalzell | Deandra Dottin |
| Rebecca Stokell | Shemaine Campbelle (wk) |
| Louise Little | Jahzara Claxton |
| Arlene Kelly | Chinelle Henry |
| Jane Maguire | Jannillea Glasgow |
| Cara Murray | Alliyah Alleyne |
| Aimee Maguire | Afy Fletcher |
| Lara McBride | Karishma Ramharack |
IRE-W vs WI-W Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
As this is the first T20I of the Tri-Series, there is no data for the leading run scorer and wicket taker, but in the last T20I outing of these two teams respectively, Hayley Matthews was the standout for the West Indies Women as she was both the leading run scorer and wicket-taker.
| Top Run Scorers | Hayley Matthews and Gaby Lewis |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Hayley Matthews and Arlene Kelly |
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IRE-W vs WI-W Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Orla Prendergast and Amy Hunter |
Top Picks for IRE-W vs WI-W Captain Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Chinelle Henry | West Indies Women | Allrounder |
| Alliyah Alleyne | West Indies Women | Bowler |
Budget Picks for IRE-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Leah Paul | Ireland Women | Batter |
| Arlene Kelly | Ireland Women | Allrounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: A Hunter
- Batter: L Paul, S Taylor, Q Joseph
- All-rounder: H Matthews(c), O Prendergast(vc), A Kelly, C Henry, D Dottin
- Bowlers: A Fletcher, A Maguire
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: A Hunter(vc), S Campbelle
- Batter: L Paul, R Stokell
- All-rounder: H Matthews, O Prendergast, C Henry, D Dottin(c)
- Bowlers: G Dempsey, K Ramharack, A Alleyne
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the IRE-W vs WI-W match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
IRE-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Today (Ireland Tri-Nation Women's T20I Series 2026) Players to Avoid
- Laura Delany from the Ireland team will be unavailable for this match, so she should be skipped in fantasy teams, as per our IRE-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction today match.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Laura Delany | 8.0 |
| Ashmini Munisar | 7.5 |
IRE-W vs WI-W Weather & Pitch Report at Castle Avenue
- There may be a few clouds around in Dublin, but rain is unlikely. Fast bowlers should get some swing with the new ball during the power play. Spinners are not expected to get much help from the pitch. The average first innings total at Castle Avenue is 153 runs in T20s.
| Temperature | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Bowlers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 153 Runs |
IRE-W vs WI-W H2H Records
The West Indies Women have completely outplayed and dominated Ireland Women in the head-to-head T20 rivalry. The women in maroon have won all 8 fixtures between these two teams.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| West Indies Women (WI-W) | 8 |
| Ireland Women (IRE-W) | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the 1st T20I of the Ireland Tri-Series 2026?
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Who will win the 1st T20I of the Ireland Tri-Series 2026?
West Indies Women will most likely win the 1st T20I of the Tri-Series.
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