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India are ready to face Ireland in it third and final ODI of the series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, on Wednesday, January 15. Having already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead, the hosts will look to conclude the series in style and complete a clean sweep with another dominant performance.
India’s dominance and Ireland’s struggle in the series
India have shown exceptional form in the first two matches, with standout performances from both young and experienced players. Jemimah Rodrigues’ first international century in the second ODI was the highlight so far, Pratika Rawal He also made his presence felt for half a consecutive century. The team’s bowlers have been equally impressive, consistently dismantling Ireland’s batting lineup. On the other hand, Ireland has faced difficulties in adapting to Indian conditions. Despite individual contributions in both games, the visitors have struggled to achieve competitive results. Their bowling unit has found it difficult to contain India’s powerful batting line-up, which often concedes runs at a rapid rate.
Match Details: Ireland Women’s Tour of India 2025, 3rd ODI:
- Date and time: January 15, 05:30 am GMT/ 11:00 am local/ 11:00 am IST
- Event: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report:
The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot is known to be a batsman’s paradise, with its surface offering consistent pace and bounce. The hard pitch ensures that the ball travels smoothly towards the bat, allowing batsmen to hit their shots freely from the start. The first few overs tend to be a challenge for bowlers as containing runs on such a surface can be difficult. However, as the match progresses, spinners are likely to come into play, especially during the middle overs when the pitch may start to slow down. Dew could also play a decisive role in night games, giving an advantage to the team batting second.
IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Goalie: Reilly Coulter
- Hitters: Smriti Mandhana, Gaby Lewis, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol
- All terrain: Deepti Sharma, Arlene Kelly, Pratika Rawal
- Bowlers: Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, Aimee Maguire
IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Prediction:
- Option 1: Pratika Rawal (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc)
- Option 2: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Orla Prendergast (vc)
Also READ: ICC ODI Rankings: Jemimah Rodrigues records career-best rating, Sophie Ecclestone remains top among bowlers
IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Richa Ghosh, Tejal Hasabnis, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning
IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 15, 05:30 am GMT):
Squads:
India: Smriti Mandhana (c), Deepti Sharma (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu , Saima Thakor and Sayali Satghare
Ireland: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Joanna Loughran (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Una Raymond-Hoey, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire, Rebecca Stokell, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Reilly Coulter
SEE ALSO: Jemimah Rodrigues’ guitar celebration in India’s series victory over Ireland
This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
