ENG-W vs IRE-W Match Prediction : 1st ODI, Ireland Women tour of England 2026
ENG-W vs IRE-W Win Probability
81%
ENG-W
19%
IRE-W
England Women To Win, 1.15
Ireland Women have lost each of their last 6 matches
England Women may have rested a few key players but they still have more depth to call upon
Ireland Women are very dependent on just one or two players and that always makes them vulnerable
ENG-W vs IRE-W Betting Tips
Highest individual score over 85.5
The pitch at Grace Road is generally good for batting. Six of the last eight matches played here have produced at least one individual score of 86 or more. With both teams boasting several quality batters, we expect that trend to continue in this match.
Maia Bouchier to score over 28.5 runs
Maia Bouchier has been one of England’s most consistent batters in recent months, scoring 541 runs at an average of 39. She has scored at least 29 runs in five of her last 10 innings, including two half-centuries and a century. We are backing her to continue her good form and make another valuable contribution.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
England Women
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Ireland Women
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The Ireland Women’s cricket team will begin a short tour of England with a three-match ODI series against the hosts. The first match will be played at Grace Road in Leicester on Tuesday.
England Women vs Ireland Women Head-to-Head Record
England have dominated the head-to-head record, winning seven of the eight matches played between the two teams. Ireland have won just once.
ENG-W vs IRE-W Team Previews
England Women
England Women have not played many ODIs this year. They have featured in just three matches and managed to win only one of them. This series provides the hosts with an excellent opportunity to build momentum and improve their record in the format.
England have rested several experienced players for this series, giving some of their younger players an opportunity to gain international experience. Nat Sciver-Brunt, Lauren Bell, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophie Ecclestone, and Amy Jones are among the notable absentees.
Charlie Dean will continue to lead the side, which still contains plenty of all-round ability. Alice Capsey, Freya Kemp, and Danielle Gibson provide depth with both bat and ball. Jodi Grewcock, who made her ODI debut against New Zealand, is expected to open alongside Maia Bouchier.
With the ball, England will rely on Lauren Filer and Issy Wong to make an early impact with the new ball. The spin department is relatively inexperienced, with Tilly Corteen-Coleman having played only one ODI. England will therefore look to their seamers to provide early breakthroughs.
England Women Expected Playing 11
Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey (WK), Jodi Grewcock, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean (C), Issy Wong, Lauren Filer, Grace Potts, Tilly Corteen-Coleman
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Ireland Women
Like their opponents, Ireland have not played many ODIs this year. They come into this series on the back of three consecutive defeats against the West Indies and will be eager to return to winning ways.
Ireland have named a 14-member squad, with several key players returning, including Lara McBride, Alice Tector, and Georgina Dempsey. McBride provides an important option in the spin department and has picked up five wickets, while Leah Paul and Cara Murray will support her during the middle overs.
The top order has plenty of experience, with Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, Kia McCartney, and Rebecca Stokell expected to play important roles. Ireland also have several capable all-rounders, including Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly, and Louise Little.
Jane Maguire is the team’s most experienced seamer and will look to make an early impact with the new ball. Orla Prendergast and Georgina Dempsey could provide support at the other end.
Ireland Women Expected Playing 11
Gaby Lewis (C), Amy Hunter (WK), Rebecca Stokell, Kia McCartney, Arlene Kelly, Orla Prendergast, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul
ENG-W vs IRE-W Toss Prediction
Six of the last 10 matches played at this venue have been won by the team batting first. The team winning the toss will therefore likely opt to bat first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Grace Road is expected to be good for batting. The average first-innings score in the last 10 WODIs at the venue is around 255, although the team batting first will have its sights set on reaching the 300-run mark.
The surface is generally flat and hard, offering good pace and bounce for the batters. The new ball could provide some movement off the seam, but conditions should become more favourable for batting once the players settle in.
The weather in Leicester is expected to remain cloudy, with temperatures around 20 degrees.
ENG-W vs IRE-W : Who Will Win?
We are backing England to win this match. Although the hosts are without several key players, they still have a strong squad featuring plenty of quality and depth.
Playing at home should also give England an advantage, while their greater experience and stronger overall squad make them the clear favourites. Ireland will need to produce an outstanding performance to challenge the hosts.
Bet on England Women to win.
