The upcoming sixth match of the Ireland Tri-Nation Series brings a crucial clash as Ireland Women prepare to square off against Pakistan Women on the home turf. Both teams have had contrasting journeys leading up to this point in the tournament. While Ireland has showcased moments of absolute dominance, particularly with their top-order batting and disciplined bowling on familiar decks, Pakistan has relied heavily on their spin contingent and tactical adaptability to stay competitive. With the series reaching its business end, this encounter becomes a definitive test of character, as both squads look to fine-tune their combinations and build serious momentum ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
Squads:
Ireland Women’s Cricket Team
Amy Hunter (WK), Alana Dalzell, Rebecca Stokell, Orla Prendergast (C), Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Ava Canning, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Cara Murray, Georgina Dempsey, Coulter Reilly, Lara McBride
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Muneeba Ali (WK), Gull Feroza, Saira Jabeen, Ayesha Zafar, Rameen Shamim, Iram Javed, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (C), Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Natalia Pervaiz, Tuba Hassan, Eyman Fatima, Tasmia Rubab
Players to watch out:
Rebecca Stokell
Ireland’s Rebecca Stokell has put together a solid campaign across her 3 matches in the series so far, anchoring the batting order effectively. Accumulating 79 runs in her 3 innings, her standout performance is an unbeaten top score of 60. She averages an impressive 39.50 and has scored a single half-century, keeping things steady at a strike rate of 112.85 while dispatching 8 boundaries along the way.
Janilea Glasgow
Representing the West Indies, Janilea Glasgow has made her presence felt with the bat despite only playing in 2 matches and 2 innings so far. She has already racked up 78 runs, narrowly missing out on a half-century with a personal high score of 42. Scoring at an aggressive strike rate of 152.94, she averages 39.00 and has found the rope 13 times without recording any sixes or ducks.
Ava Canning
Ava Canning has been incredibly sharp with the ball for Ireland, leading the bowling charts with 6 wickets from her 3 matches. She has delivered 12 overs—including a maiden—and given away just 62 runs, keeping a tight lid on things with an economy rate of 5.16. Her best bowling display stands at an impressive 2/11. With an average of 10.33 and a bowling strike rate of 12.00, her tournament bowling metrics are highly impressive.
Qiana Joseph
West Indies’ Qiana Joseph has also been a major threat, capturing 4 wickets across her 3 appearances in the tournament. She has bowled 8 overs without a maiden, leaking 39 runs to maintain an exceptionally disciplined economy rate of 4.87. Her standout moment with the ball features a brilliant, best performance of 3/8. Averaging a meager 9.75 runs per wicket at a striking rate of 12.00.
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:
Expect a cool, blustery day with a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. The rain will hit its peak mid-afternoon, but things should start easing up and drying out as evening approaches. Temperatures will reach a high of around 15°C to 16°C, but fresh and gusty westerly winds will make it feel a touch cooler.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Muneeba Ali, Gull Feroza, Rameen Shamim, Fatima Sana, Sadia Iqbal, Amy Hunter, Alana Dalzell, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Ava Canning, Arlene Kelly
Match Details:
Date – June 04, 2026
Time – 8:30 PM IST
Venue – Castle Avenue, Dublin, Ireland
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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