IRE vs ENG Match Prediction, Who will win today 1st T20I match?

By Akshay - Sep 17, 2025 03:12 PM
Last updated on Sep 19, 2025 01:57 PM

ENG vs IRE 1st T20I, Match Prediction: Ireland (IRE) and England (ENG) will face each other in the first T20I of the three-match T20I series on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 PM (IST) at The Village, Dublin.

IRE vs ENG Match Previews

Ireland suffered a 0-1 defeat in the last T20I series against the West Indies at home. However, the team will look to put that behind them and improve their results in the upcoming series. The hosts will be aware of England's challenge in T20Is, but will rely on their skills and take advantage of playing on home soil.

The visitors recently drew the T20I series against South Africa and are in high spirits ahead of this three-match series. The Jacob Bethell-led team will be aware of the difficult conditions but will rely on their talent to overcome the opposition.

IRE vs ENG Pitch Report

The pitch for the first T20I between Ireland (IRE) and England (ENG) at The Village Ground in Dublin is expected to be balanced and batting-friendly. Initially, swing-friendly conditions will offer some assistance to the fast bowlers, making batting easier in the early overs. However, as the innings progresses, batsmen can easily score runs thanks to good bounce and a fast outfield.

The ground is generally conducive to high-scoring matches, with its medium-sized and short boundaries, often leading to competitive scores of over 160. Spinners generally find it difficult to make a significant impact here. The team winning the toss will likely choose to bat first to put pressure on the other team.

Who will win today's 1st T20I match between IRE vs ENG?

Aaj ka IRE vs ENG match kon jeetega: England are the favorites to win the first T20I against Ireland today. England boasts a deep and strong batting lineup with players like Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, and Phil Salt, and a strong bowling attack with both pace and spin options. Overall, England's strong batting and bowling variety make them potential winners, but an upset is possible if Ireland performs well early on.

IRE vs ENG Match Playing 11

Ireland (IRE) Playing 11: 1. Paul Stirling(C), 2. Benjamin Calitz(WK), 3. Ross Adair, 4. Lorcan Tucker(WK), 5. Harry Tector, 6. George Dockrell, 7. Gareth Delany, 8. Curtis Campher, 9. Liam McCarthy, 10. Barry McCarthy, 11. Craig Young

England (ENG) Playing 11: 1. Philip Salt, 2. Jos Buttler(WK), 3. Jacob Bethell(C), 4. Harry Brook(C), 5. Tom Banton, 6. Will Jacks, 7. Sam Curran, 8. Liam Dawson, 9. Adil Rashid, 10. Scott Currie, 11. Luke Wood

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