Get ready for the 1st ODI match of the Ireland tour of England 2023, featuring England (ENG) and Ireland (IRE), set to take place at Headingley, Leeds. With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 looming, teams are fine-tuning their strategies. England, the reigning world champions, recently hosted New Zealand for T20Is and ODIs and are now preparing to face Ireland.
Both teams will clash in a series of three ODIs, with England fielding a second-string squad. The first ODI is scheduled for September 20, 2023 (Wednesday), with Zak Crawley leading England against Ireland’s captain, Paul Stirling.
Match Details:
- Match: England (ENG) vs Ireland (IRE), 1st ODI of the Ireland tour of England 2023
- Match Date: September 20, 2023
- Time: 12:30 PM (Local Time), 05:00 PM I.S.T.
- Venue: Headingley, Leeds
Head-to-Head Record: England has a dominant record against Ireland, winning 10 out of 13 ODIs played between the two teams. Ireland has secured victory in two matches, with one game ending without a result.
Weather Report: The weather forecast for Leeds on Wednesday predicts rain, potentially causing interruptions during the game. The temperature is expected to be around 18°C, with a 90 percent chance of rain, 82 percent humidity, and a wind speed of 31 km/h.
Pitch Report: The Headingley pitch is known to be conducive to both batting and bowling. Pacers are likely to find assistance, especially in overcast conditions. Batsmen can also make their mark, and the ground is known for high-scoring matches in England.
Probable XIs:
England:
- Zak Crawley (c)
- Ben Duckett
- Will Jacks
- Joe Root
- Phil Salt
- Sam Hain
- Tom Hartley
- Rehan Ahmed
- Brydon Carse
- Luke Wood
- Matthew Potts
Ireland:
- Paul Stirling (c)
- Andrew Balbirine
- Curtis Campher
- Andy Mcbrine
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker
- George Dockrell
- Gareth Delany
- Joshua Little
- Craig Young
- Mark Adair
Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1:
Wicket-keeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Paul Stirling, Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Harry Tector, Joe Root
All-rounders: Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Will Jacks
Bowlers: Brydon Carse, Mark Adair
Captain First-Choice: Will Jacks || Captain Second-Choice: Ben Duckett
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Curtis Campher || Vice-Captain Second-Choice: Harry Tector
Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2:
Wicket-keeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Paul Stirling, Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Joe Root
All-rounders: Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Will Jacks
Bowlers: Luke Wood, Mark Adair, Joshua Little
Captain First-Choice: Paul Stirling || Captain Second-Choice: Zak Crawley
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Joe Root || Vice-Captain Second-Choice: Joshua Little
Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
It promises to be an exciting contest, even with England’s second-string squad. However, given their familiarity with home conditions, we predict a victory for England.