Ireland and the West Indies will go head-to-head in the third ODI of the series scheduled at the Castle Avenue in Dublin on May 25.
The hosts currently lead 1-0, meaning they cannot lose the series. The best the West Indies can hope for is to level things up with a win in the decider.
Ireland opened the series with a 124-run victory. Andy Balbirnie headlined the match with a brilliant century, guiding his team to a strong total of 303/6 in their 50 overs. In response, Barry McCarthy and George Dockrell, picked up four and three wickets respectively, as the visitors were bowled out for just 179 runs.
The second ODI, unfortunately, ended without a result due to rain, despite a commanding display from the West Indies in the first innings. Keacy Carty notched up his second ODI hundred, while Matthew Forde blasted a record-equalling half-century in just 16 balls, matching AB de Villiers’ mark for the fastest ODI fifty. The visitors hammered 352 runs in their innings before the weather intervened.
The final match promises plenty of excitement. Ireland will be eager to wrap up a series win, while the West Indies will be desperate to hit back and escape with a drawn result.
IRE vs WI: Where to Watch Live
MATCH | DETAILS |
|---|---|
DATE | 25/05/2025 |
TIME | 3:15 PM IST |
VENUE | Castle Avenue, Dublin |
BROADCAST | NA |
STREAMING OTT | FanCode |
IRE vs WI Pitch Report: Castle Avenue, Dublin
The pitch at the Castle Avenue in Dublin has benefited the batters as seen in the series so far. Batting first has been relatively easier. Bowlers might get some help in the second innings. Ireland scored 303 runs in the first ODI batting first at this venue, while the West Indies also made merry in the second ODI, posting a total of 352 runs before rain abandoned the game.
IRE vs WI: Predicted Playing XIs
IRE: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Thomas Mayes, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Liam McCarthy
WI: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (wk/c), Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales
IRE vs WI: Dream11 Top 5 Players
Ireland | West Indies |
Andy Balbirnie | Shai Hope |
Barry McCarthy | Matthew Forde |
Harry Tector | Roston Chase |
Paul Stirling | Alzarri Joseph |
George Dockrell | Keacy Carty |
IRE vs WI: Dream11 Fantasy Team
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