IR-W vs WI-W Warm-Up Match Preview: The ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 is just around the corner, and the participating teams are fine-tuning their strategies with practice matches in Lahore, Pakistan. One such crucial warm-up fixture will take place between Ireland Women and West Indies Women on Saturday, April 5, at Gaddafi Stadium, starting at 10:00 AM IST.
🏏 Match Overview
- Match: Ireland Women vs West Indies Women, Practice ODI
- Tournament: ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 (Warm-Up)
- Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM IST
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Though it’s a practice game, both teams are expected to go all out, utilizing their full squads to adapt to the subcontinental conditions. These warm-up matches offer key insights into team combinations and individual performances before the tournament officially begins on April 9.
📊 Recent Form
West Indies Women – Last 5 Matches: L, L, W, L, W
Ireland Women – Last 5 Matches: L, L, L, L, L
Ireland Women enter this game on a poor run of form, while the West Indies Women have shown occasional sparks but are still looking for consistency.
🌦 Weather and Pitch Report
- Temperature: 29-31°C
- Humidity: 30–35%
- Rain: 0% chance – dry and sunny conditions expected
- Pitch: Batting-friendly with a good bounce
- Average 1st Innings Score: 257
- Winning Probability: Teams chasing have a 48% win record
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is known to favor batters early on, making it a paradise for top-order batters. However, teams bowling first have a slight edge in terms of winning percentage.
🏟 Ground Stats – Gaddafi Stadium
- Total Matches Played: 77
- Team Bat 1st Won: 39
- Team Bat 2nd Won: 36
- Tie/No Result: 2
- Highest Score: 375/3 – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe
- Lowest Score: 75/10 – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
🔍 Probable Playing XIs
Ireland Women: Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany (c), Eimear Richardson, Louise Little, Mary Waldron (wk), Leah Paul, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Jane Maguire
West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Shabika Gajnabi, Afy Fletcher, Rashada Williams (wk), Shamilia Connell, Shakera Selman, Karishma Ramharack
🧠 Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Small League Captain/Vice-Captain Choices:
- Laura Delany
- Arlene Kelly
- Chinelle Henry
- Stafanie Taylor
Grand League Captain/Vice-Captain Choices:
- Hayley Matthews
- Orla Prendergast
- Qianna Joseph
- Leah Paul
⚖️ Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Despite being a warm-up fixture, both teams will aim to build momentum ahead of the qualifiers. On paper, West Indies Women have a stronger lineup, thanks to experienced names like Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor. Ireland Women, though capable, have struggled with consistency and rely heavily on a few key players.
Considering team strength and form, West Indies Women are the favorites to win this clash. However, with Gaddafi Stadium favoring chasing sides, the toss could play a key role in determining the outcome.
