IRE vs WI Match Preview

The 3rd and final ODI between Ireland and the West Indies will take place on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin, beginning at 3:15 PM IST. Ireland currently leads the series 1-0, having won the first ODI by 124 runs, with Paul Stirling surpassing 10,000 international runs.  The second ODI saw the West Indies post an impressive total of 352/8, but the match was abandoned due to persistent rain, leaving the series results to be decided in the final game.

IRE vs WI Match Details

Ireland vs West Indies – 3rd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Clontarf Cricket Club, County Dublin

Date & Time: 25th May 2025 at 03:15 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

IRE vs WI Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	274
Avg 2nd inn score	268
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

IRE vs WI Pitch Report

The pitch provides a well-balanced surface that will appeal to both batters and bowlers. Pacers can extract movement early on, especially under lights, while spinners improve with each game.

IRE vs WI Weather Report

The weather on match day in Castle Avenue, Dublin, is expected to be mild and breezy, with intermittent showers. The temperature will vary from 16°C to 8°C. Several showers are expected throughout the day.

IRE vs WI Last Five Matches

WI ( West Indies )	L W W W W
IRE ( Ireland )	W L W L W

IRE vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	IRE Won	WI Won	Tie	NR
Overall	16	4	11	0	1
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

IRE vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Shai Hope (c & wk), Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph

Ireland Probable Playing XIs

Paul Stirling (c), Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Thomas Mayes, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys

Topmost Picks for IRE vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Ireland

• Paul Stirling – Paul Stirling scored 334 runs in his last ten games, with an average of 37.11 and a strike rate of 89.54.
• Barry McCarthy – He has taken eight wickets in his last three games with a strike rate of 19.62.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Keacy Carty – Keacy Carty has risen to the top of the batting section for West Indies with 493 runs from his previous ten games, with an average of 70.43 and a strike rate of 94.62. 
• Alzarri Joseph –  He has taken 12 wickets in his last seven games with a strike rate of 29.58.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IRE vs WI Dream11 Team:

Lorcan Tucker, Shai Hope, Andy Balbirnie(VC), Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Harry Tector, Barry McCarthy, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde(C)

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for IRE vs WI Dream11 Team:

Lorcan Tucker, Ewin Lewis, Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Brandon King, Roston Chase(C), Harry Tector(VC), Jayden Seales, Barry McCarthy, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Roston Chase, Matthew Forde

Vice-captain – Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector

Wicketkeeper – Lorcan Tucker

IRE vs WI Probable Winners:

With a 1-0 lead and home advantage at Castle Avenue, Ireland leads the final ODI. They have momentum thanks to their decisive victory in the opening game and steady performances from McCarthy and Balbirnie. But in the second ODI, West Indies displayed excellent batting form. They can recover if their bowlers are effective and their hitters keep playing like they did in the second ODI. Considering the team combination, Ireland is expected to win this match.