Hosts Ireland will want to avoid a clean sweep in the 3rd and final One-Day International (ODI) against England, following a heavy 275-run defeat in the 2nd ODI, at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast. The game is scheduled for the 11th of September 2024, at 3:15 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Ireland – Gaby Lewis (C), Alana Dalzell, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Joanna Loughran, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector
England – Kate Cross (C), Hollie Armitage, Hannah Baker, Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Davis, Lauren Filer, Bess Heath, Freya Kemp, Emma Lamb, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Paige Scholfield, Bryony Smith, Mady Villiers, Issy Wong
Players to watch out:
Amy Hunter
The 18-year-old keeper-batter, from 27 ODI innings, has accumulated 667 runs at an average of 27.79, with the highest score of 121*. Amy has been in notable form of late, registering scores of 9, 42, and 66 in her most recent ODI series last month, and while she departed cheaply for 2 in her most recent outing, she scored a solid 37 in this series opener. She can be relied upon for runs.
Alice Tector
The 16-year-old all-rounder, from 4 ODIs, has added 39 runs to the tally, with the highest score of 21, while also taking 2 wickets and maintaining an economy rate of 6.52. Alice was a standout this domestic season with as many as 13 wickets from 6 One-Dayers, while also being handy with the bat. In this series, she has managed a start and taken a wicket, but hopefully, she capitalizes on this start.
Hollie Armitage
The 27-year-old middle-order batter, from 12 outings in the 2024 One Day season, amassed 453 runs at an average of 43.50, while also scalping 4 wickets from 2 innings, with bests of 103 and 3/40. Hollie, on her ODI debut, scored a fine 44 in this series opener, followed by 19, though she hasn’t bowled yet. She can be counted on for a big score, building on this form.
Georgia Davis
The 25-year-old spinner, from 5 outings in the 2024 One Day competition, picked up 8 wickets, including the best of 6/23, while maintaining an economy rate of 4.04. Georgia has been consistent across domestic competitions of late and was rewarded with a debut in the team’s most recent game, where she made an immediate impact with figures of 2/19. She can be banked upon for breakthroughs.
Pitch:
The Belfast wicket, with an average score in the 230s, is a well-balanced pitch that offers a fair contest between bat and ball. However, bowlers certainly have the upper hand, and batters who spend sufficient time in the middle benefit, as scoring becomes easier.
Weather:
With showers on the radar, expect rain delays and interruptions during the game if the skies don’t clear. The temperature is expected to be around 11°C, with moderate winds and 68% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Tammy Beaumont, Amy Hunter, Leah Paul, Paige Scholfield, Emma Lamb, Hollie Armitage, Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly, Freya Kemp, Kate Cross, Georgia Davis
Match details:
Date – September 11, 2024
Time – 3:15 PM IST
Venue – Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.