IRE vs WI Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

After a disappointing show against England in the recently concluded limited-overs series, West Indies will now march to England’s neighboring country, Ireland, for a 3-match T20I series. The first of the three T20Is will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast (Bready) on the 12th of June. The venue will be the same for all the games.

Ireland is heading into this contest on the back of an impressive series-leveling show against this very opponent in ODIs. West Indies toured Ireland in May for a 3-match ODI series, which the hosts leveled 1-1, with one game washing out due to persistent rains.

Meanwhile, the West Indies suffered a complete whitewash in both ODIs and T20Is at the hands of England recently. The visitors lost both series 3-0 and are lacking confidence heading into this fixture. West Indies needs a turnaround, a desperate one, to get going in this series and challenge Ireland in their own territory.

Let’s delve deeper into this post for the IRE vs WI Dream11 prediction.

IRE vs WI: Match Details

Date: 12th June 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast (Bready)

IRE vs WI Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 8
WI won: 3
IRE won: 3
No Result: 2
Tied: 0

Ireland and West Indies have collided against each other 8 times in T20Is. There’s not much to separate the two sides in head-to-head contests, as both have won 3 games apiece. Two matches between these two sides were washed out due to rain.

IRE vs WI, Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast (Bready), Pitch Report

The pitch at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast (Bready) for the 1st T20I between Ireland and West Indies is expected to be bowler-friendly, particularly assisting seamers early on. The surface has historically been low-scoring, with an average first-innings total of 124 runs in T20Is.

Batters will need to be cautious against swing and seam movement, especially in the powerplay overs. However, once settled, stroke-makers can capitalize on the shorter boundaries. The highest total recorded at this venue is 190, posted by Bangladesh against Ireland.

With overcast conditions expected, pacers will likely dominate the game, making chasing a preferred option. Out of 31 T20Is played here, 17 matches have been won by the team batting second.

Here are the T20I stats for Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast (Bready):

IRE vs WI Team News and Expected Playing XI

IRE Team News

• Ireland’s squad faces setbacks as pacer Craig Young, all-rounder Curtis Campher, and batter Gareth Delany miss out due to injuries.
• Young leg-spinner Gavin Hoey earns his maiden T20I call-up, adding depth to Ireland’s bowling options.
• Tim Tector, the 22-year-old batter, returns to the squad after his debut against Zimbabwe in a rain-affected match earlier this year.
• Keeper-batter Stephen Doheny also makes his comeback, strengthening the middle order.
• Lorcan Tucker is set to open the innings alongside captain Paul Stirling, providing an aggressive start at the top.
• The middle order features a solid lineup with Harry Tector, Stephen Doheny, Ross Adair, and George Dockrell.
• Mark Adair will spearhead the bowling attack, supported by Joshua Little and Barry McCarthy, ensuring a strong pace unit.

IRE Expected Playing XI: Lorcan Tucker (WK), Paul Stirling (C), Harry Tector, Stephen Doheny, Ross Adair, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Liam McCarthy

WI Team News

• West Indies have announced a 14-man squad for the series, featuring a mix of experienced players and fresh faces.
• The team will be without Andre Russell, Roston Chase, and Brandon King, all of whom were part of the squad during the England T20Is.
• Johnson Charles and Evin Lewis are set to open the innings, aiming to provide an explosive start at the top.
• Captain Shai Hope will take the crucial No. 3 spot, followed by Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, and Rovman Powell, forming a strong middle order.
• The bowling attack will be led by Alzarri Joseph, with support from Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Jason Holder, ensuring a balanced pace-spin combination.

WI Expected Playing XI: Johnson Charles, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (C/WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph

Who Will Win IRE vs WI 1st T20I?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the visitors, West Indies, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.

Where to watch IRE vs WI 1st T20I?

The all-important clash between England and West Indies will take place on Thursday, June 12, at 7:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the FanCode app. There’s no TV streaming available for this series in India.

IRE vs WI Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Lorcan Tucker, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope
Batters: Rovman Powell, Paul Stirling, Sherfane Rutherford
All-Rounders: George Dockrell, Mark Adair
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Barry McCarthy, Akeal Hosein

C/VC Options- George Dockrell, Rovman Powell, Akeal Hosein, Shai Hope