Ireland will face England in the 1st T20I of the England tour of Ireland 2025 at The Village, Dublin. Both teams will be eager to start the series on a positive note, with Ireland aiming to challenge a top side and England looking to assert dominance.
Probable Playing XIs
Ireland (IRE): –
Ben Calitz, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Jordan Neill, Lorcan Tucker, Barry McCarthy, Ben White, Craig Young, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys
England (ENG): –
Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Sam Curran, Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Scott Currie, Sonny Baker, Tom Hartley
Head-to-Head Stats
In their last five T20I meetings, England have won 0 matches, while Ireland managed 1 victory. This highlights England’s superiority, but Ireland will look to turn things around on home soil.
Pitch Report
The pitch at The Village, Dublin generally favors batting, with shorter boundaries making stroke play rewarding. However, pacers can exploit swing early on, especially under overcast conditions. Spinners may find it challenging, but variations could prove handy in the middle overs.
Weather Forecast
Dublin is expected to have partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 18–20°C and humidity near 70%. There is a moderate chance of light rain, but a full game is still likely.
Prediction
England enter as strong favorites with their depth in batting and world-class bowling attack. However, Ireland’s familiarity with conditions and the backing of home support could help them push for an upset. Based on form, England are more likely to win the 1st T20I.
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