Q1: Who will win ENG-W vs IRE-W 1st ODI?

England Women are the favourites to win the 1st ODI. Prediction: England Women to win.

Q2: What is the toss prediction for ENG-W vs IRE-W 1st ODI?

Teams defending the target have won 8 of the last 12 games at Grace Road. Prediction: England Women to win the toss and opt to bat first.

Q3: What is the pitch report for ENG-W vs IRE-W at Grace Road, Leicester?

The pitch offers a good balance between bat and ball, with fast bowlers likely to get movement in the early overs. The average first-innings score is around 281 runs.

Q4: Who are the key players to watch in ENG-W vs IRE-W?

Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean and Orla Prendergast are the key players to watch.

Q5: What is the win probability for ENG-W vs IRE-W 1st ODI?

England Women: 70%, Ireland Women: 30%. England Women have a clear advantage heading into this match

ENG-W vs IRE-W Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI 2026?

England Women faced Ireland Women in the first ODI of the Ireland Women tour of England 2026 on 1st September at Grace Road, Leicester. Young Charlie Dean captained the England team, which has a balanced squad. Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, and Maia Bouchier handle the batting, while Mady Villers, Lauren Filer, and Issy Wong lead the bowling attack.

Meanwhile, the Irish team entered this match as a settled and confident unit led by Gaby Lewis. Amy Hunter, Sarah Forbes, and Leah Paul spearhead the batting effort. The Ireland bowling attack, led by Orla Prendergast and supported by Aimee Maguire and Louise Little, aimed to challenge the hosts.

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ENG-W vs IRE-W Match Details – 1st ODI

Match: England Women vs Ireland Women, 1st ODI
Date: 1 September, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM IST
Venue: Grace Road, Leicester
Live Streaming: Sony LIV

ENG-W vs IRE-W Pitch Report - Grace Road, Leicester

Grace Road, Leicester has a well-balanced pitch that is known to provide a fair contest between bat and ball. In the early overs, fast bowlers are likely to find some support, as there is movement available off the surface.

Win Batting First: 60%
Win Bowling First: 40%

Average Scores

Average 1st Innings: 281
Average 2nd Innings: 200

ENG-W vs IRE-W Weather Report – Leicester Conditions

Temperature	12°C
Rain Possibility	20%
Average Score	281
Best Suited For	Batting

ENG-W vs IRE-W Recent Form

Team	Last 5 Matches
ENG-W	L, W, L, W, L
IRE-W	L, L, L, L, L

ENG-W vs IRE-W Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)

Team	Wins
England Women	7
Ireland Women	1
NR	0

ENG-W vs IRE-W Injury News & Team Updates – 1st ODI

ENG-W: All players are fit and available for the match

IRE-W: Fully fit squad

ENG-W vs IRE-W Win Probability – 1st ODI

Team	Win Probability
England Women	70%
Ireland Women	30%

ENG-W vs IRE-W Key Player Battles to Watch

Player	Team	ODI Stats
Gaby Lewis	IRE-W	1979 runs
Amy Hunter	IRE-W	1323 runs
Sophia Dunkley	ENG-W	1049 runs
Charlie Dean	ENG-W	86 wickets
Orla Prendergast	IRE-W	29 wickets
Cara Murray	IRE-W	53 wickets

ENG-W vs IRE-W Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IRE-W Bat First

Powerplay Score: 30–35
Predicted Total: 185-200
Match Result: ENG-W to win

Scenario 2: If ENG-W Bat First

Powerplay Score: 40–50
Predicted Total: 280–3000
Match Result: ENG-W to win

ENG-W vs IRE-W Toss Prediction – 1st ODI

Teams defending the target have won 8 out of the last 12 games played at this venue.

Prediction: ENG-W to win the toss and elect to bat first

ENG-W vs IRE-W Probable Playing

England Women (ENG-W)

Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean (c), Alice Capsey, Danielle Gibson, Jodi Grewcock, Freya Kemp, Kira Chathli (wk), Mady Villiers, Lauren Filer, Isabelle Wong.

Ireland Women (IRE-W)

Gaby Lewis (c), Christina Coulter Reilly, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Amy Hunter (wk), Cara Murray, Georgina Dempsey, Alice Tector, Kia McCartney, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little.

ENG-W vs IRE-W 1st ODI Player of the Match Prediction

Sophia Dunkley
Charlie Dean
Orla Prendergast

Who Will Win ENG-W vs IRE-W Today? — Expert Prediction 1st ODI

According to our ENG-W vs IRE-W who will win today, England Women are the favourites to win the 1st ODI expert predictions. The likes of Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley and Alice Capsey will be key players to watch out for.

ENG-W vs IRE-W, who will win today: England Women to win