IRE vs WI Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: Windies Tour of Ireland 2025, 1st T20I, June 12
Published on: Jun 11, 2025 7:04 pm IST | Updated on: Jun 11, 2025 11:35 am IST
Disappointment was the only thing West Indies endured in their recent England trip. After losing the 3-match ODI series 3-0, the men from the Caribbean slumped to yet another whitewash of 3-0 in the 3-match T20I series. They now face England’s neighbors, Ireland, in a 3-match T20I series starting on the 12th of June at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast (Bready). All three T20Is will be played at the same venue, and we are here to discuss the first T20I. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 1st T20I, IRE vs WI at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast (Bready).
Win Probability: IRE vs WI
Ireland and West Indies almost sail on the same ship when it comes to their T20I rankings. The two-time T20 World Cup winners, West Indies, are placed 8th on the ICC T20 rankings, whereas Ireland is 10th. Playing at home gives Ireland a slight advantage heading into this fixture, and the way West Indies got pummeled by England recently in the 3-match T20I series, Ireland’s case looks even stronger. We are slightly favoring Ireland to win this contest. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the IRE vs WI, 1st T20I match.
WI: 48% win chance
IRE: 52% win chance
- West Indies are heading into this series on the back of 3 straight losses at the hands of England.
- West Indies have remained winless in their last 6 T20Is.
- Ireland recently shocked West Indies at home in a 3-match ODI series. The Irishmen managed to keep the series at parity with a scoreline of 1-1. One match was abandoned due to rain.
- Talking about their last 5 T20Is, Ireland has managed a solitary win, lost two, and one match ended in a no-result.
Cricket Betting Tips for IRE vs WI- 1st T20I
George Dockrell to score Over 16.5
Started as a left-arm slow bowler transformed into a left-hand batter. Dockrell will bat at no 4 or 5 and is capable of scoring runs quickly. Expect him to score 20-30 runs in this game.
Shai Hope to score Over 20.5
Windies skipper Shai Hope will be batting at 3. He scored a brisk 45 off 27 deliveries in the last T20I against England and will look to continue with his touch in this game as well.
Paul Stirling to score Over 18.5
The Irish skipper is known for taking risks at the top. He may get out cheaply in the process but can score as well if its his day. A risky bet for sure.
Rovman Powell to score Over 17.5
The hard-hitting right-hander has scored over 120 runs in his last two T20I outings. He has a designated role at no 6 to finish off games and we might see him scoring another 30-40 runs in this innings.
IRE vs WI Today’s Match Prediction
Check out our prediction for the IRE vs WI 1st T20I match.
Ireland will look to take home advantage
Playing at home, Ireland should back themselves in this 3-match T20I series. The Irish were clinical in the ODI series against this very opposition recently, and they should take confidence from that series into the shortest format of the game.
The team management has announced a 14-man squad for this series, led by the prolific opener Paul Stirling. The squad is bolstered by the experience of pacer Mark Adair’s return, who missed out on the ODI series against WI due to injury. Besides Adair and Stirling, the Irish squad has other experienced personnel in the form of George Dockrell, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, and Barry McCarthy.
Ireland’s national men’s selector, Andrew White, has emphasized this series as the stepping stone for next year’s T20 World Cup, slated for February. He stressed the fact that this series will serve as a good barometer of where they currently are with their preparations for next year’s marquee event.
West Indies need to start afresh against Ireland
The only way West Indies could prevail in this series is by forgetting what happened against England and starting afresh. Despite having a tormenting batting lineup, West Indies failed in all facets of the game against England and were beaten convincingly in both ODIs and T20Is.
Heading to England, the hosts were always the favorite, but no one expected West Indies to go down and out without putting up any fight whatsoever. What happened in their recent series should be kept aside now if West Indies wants to start afresh. Yes, the Irish conditions will be almost similar to what they got in England, but Ireland could be a vulnerable opponent whom the visitors can put under pressure.
Going into this series, West Indies have tweaked their side with some key names missing. However, they still look like a formidable side that can get the better of Ireland on any given day. Let’s hope for a much better and more competitive effort from West Indies in this 3-match T20I series. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
IRE vs WI Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 8
WI won: 3
ENG won: 3
No Result: 2
These two sides have collided only 8 times against each other. Both have won 3 games apiece, whereas 2 matches were abandoned due to rain. There’s not much to separate the two sides even in their last 5 meetings, as both have managed 2 wins apiece, with one match getting washed out.
Team Analysis: Ireland and West Indies
How will the two teams, i.e., West Indies and Ireland, fare in the 1st T20I of the 3-match series? Let’s take a look.
West Indies (WI)
- West Indies have named a 14-man squad for this series.
- Andre Russell, Roston Chase, and Brandon King will be missing this series. The trio was in the squad during the England T20Is.
- Johnson Charles and Evin Lewis will be opening the innings.
- Skipper Shai Hope will bat at 3, followed by Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, and Rovman Powell.
- Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Jason Holder will be the main bowling options.
Expected Starting 11
Johnson Charles, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (C/WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph.
Ireland (IRE)
- The hosts have also named a 14-man squad for this series.
- Pacer Craig Young, all-rounder Curtis Campher, and batter Gareth Delany have failed to make it to the squad due to injuries.
- 22-year-old batter Tim Tector returns to the squad after making his debut against Zimbabwe earlier this year in February in a rain-hit game.
- Keeper-batter Stephen Doheny also returns to the squad. Young leggie Gavin Hoey has received his maiden T20I call-up.
- Lorcan Tucker will be opening the innings alongside skipper Paul Stirling.
- The middle order will comprise Harry Tector, Stephen Doheny, Ross Adair, and George Dockrell.
- Mark Adair will be leading the bowling attack and will be accompanied by Joshua Little and Barry McCarthy.
Expected Starting 11:
Weather Conditions and Pitch Report
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 1st T20I between Ireland and West Indies at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast (Bready):
| Pitch Report | Weather Report |
|---|---|
| The Bready pitch is known for being bowler-friendly, especially assisting seamers early on. | The weather on June 12 is expected to be cool and overcast, with a high of 18°C. |
| The surface tends to offer swing and seam movement, making it challenging for batters in the first few overs. | Cloud cover will be around 75%, increasing the chances of swing bowling conditions. |
| Spinners may come into play later in the innings as the pitch slows down. | There is a 30% chance of rain, which could lead to brief interruptions. |
| A par score on this pitch is around 150-160, given the conditions favoring bowlers. | Humidity will be around 80%, with winds at 20 km/h, aiding movement in the air. |
Toss Prediction
Around 75% cloud cover is expected during the match. With overcast conditions, seam bowlers get ample purchase as the ball tends to swing. Therefore, bowling first on this wicket and with the given conditions would be the apt idea. Expect the captain winning the toss to chase.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 1st T20I match between Ireland and West Indies will take place live on the Fancode App. There is no TV streaming available for this series in India.
IRE vs WI: Today’s Match Predictions
Ireland, playing at home, will have a brilliant chance of taming of out-of-form West Indies unit. The odds may be in favor of West Indies, but Shai Hope and his men haven’t won a single T20I out of the last 6. This stat makes Ireland the firm favorites heading into this contest. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, Ireland, are expected to win the IRE vs WI Dream11 Prediction contest.