The West Indies have hit the ground running in Dublin, carrying a flawless record into this fourth fixture of the Ireland Women’s T20I Tri-Series.
Hayley Matthews’ side looks incredibly sharp and full of intent, having already dismantled Ireland by eight wickets in the tournament opener before racking up a massive 199 against Pakistan. Their batting lineup is firing on all cylinders with contributions from up and down the order, and they have used a staggering number of bowling options to choke opposition scoring rates.
On the other hand, the hosts are desperate to dust themselves off and find some footing on home soil. Ireland’s opening game saw them bundled out for just 103, a total that the Windies chased down inside 12 overs.
Squads:
Ireland Women’s Cricket Team
Amy Hunter, Alana Dalzell, Rebecca Stokell, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Ava Canning, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Cara Murray, Georgina Dempsey, Coulter Reilly, Lara McBride
West Indies Women’s Cricket Team
Afy Fletcher, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews, Qiana Joseph, Karishma Ramharack, Shawnisha Hector, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jannillea Glasgow, Mandy Mangru, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Jahzara Claxton, Eboni Brathwaite
Players to watch out:
Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews has been in sensational form for the West Indies, leading the run-scoring charts. Across her two innings, she has amassed 122 runs at an incredible average of 122.00, remaining unbeaten once. She has played with an aggressive intent, striking at a rapid rate of 190.62 and smashing 20 fours and 3 sixes, including a stellar top score of 82*.
Leah Paul
Representing Ireland, Leah Paul made a steady contribution with the bat early in the series. She scored 21 runs from 21 balls in her lone innings so far. Playing with a perfectly balanced strike rate of 100.00, her knock included a single boundary as she looks to build on this start in the upcoming matches.
Qiana Joseph
On the bowling front, Qiana Joseph has been a standout performer for West Indies. She has picked up 3 wickets across two matches, bowling a total of 4 overs and conceding only 22 runs. Her highly effective spell is reflected in an excellent economy rate of 5.50 and a phenomenal, best bowling performance of 3/8, keeping the opposition under immense pressure.
Ava Canning
Ava Canning made an immediate splash with the ball for Ireland, turning in an incredibly disciplined and impactful performance in her single appearance. She ran through her full quota of 4 overs with absolute precision, conceding a meager 16 runs while snaring 2 crucial wickets to keep the opposition in check. Stifling the batters with a brilliant economy rate of just 4.00 and a striking average of 8.00, she has quickly set the standard for the Irish bowling department.
Pitch:
Batters can confidently trust the even bounce across the wicket, allowing for clean stroke play and large individual scores, as evidenced by historic totals close to 200 in short-form formats. While it initially gives top-order batters the upper hand, the surface can occasionally slow down later in a match, offering a bit of assistance to spin bowlers who find control on the track.
Weather:
The forecast sees heavy rain in the morning clearing out to scattered showers by afternoon. The conditions see mild temperatures around 20°C with a moderate breeze, so expect rain delays and interruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Amy Hunter, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Ava Canning, Coulter Reilly, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews, Qiana Joseph, Jahzara Claxton
Match Details:
Date – June 01, 2026
Time – 8:30 PM IST
Venue – Castle Avenue, Dublin
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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