IRE vs WI Dream11 Prediction, 2nd ODI: Ireland vs West Indies Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

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IRE vs WI Dream11 Prediction, 2nd ODI: Ireland will lock horns with West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series on Friday, 23 May 2025, at The Village, Malahide in Dublin.

After a resounding 124-run victory in the first match, the Irish team leads the series 1-0 and has a historic opportunity to claim a series win against a Full Member team. The hosts, despite the absence of key players like Mark Adair, Curtis Campher and Craig Young, stunned the Caribbean side with a complete team performance.

West Indies, on the other hand, find themselves on the back foot. Their batting collapsed in the first match while chasing 289 and the bowlers failed to make early inroads. With 2027 World Cup qualification points at stake, Shai Hope’s side must bounce back swiftly to keep the series alive.

Match Information

• Match: Ireland vs West Indies, 2nd ODI
• Date: Friday, 23 May 2025
• Time: 3:15 PM IST
• Venue: The Village, Malahide, Dublin
• Broadcast: Star Sports Network
• Live Stream: JioHotstar

Pitch and Weather Conditions

Weather: Expect a cloudy Dublin afternoon with scattered showers forecast during the match. AccuWeather predicts temperatures between 14°C to 19°C, with a 69% chance of rain disrupting play intermittently.

Pitch Report: The pitch at The Village is a batsman's haven, offering even bounce and consistent pace. However, the early overs may favour seamers with swing expected due to the overcast skies. While 14 of the 26 ODIs here have been won by teams chasing, captains may prefer to bowl first under these conditions.

Team Preview: Ireland and West Indies

Ireland: The hosts will be buoyed by Andrew Balbirnie's magnificent 112 in the opener, his ninth ODI century, supported ably by captain Paul Stirling (54). Barry McCarthy was lethal with the ball, taking four wickets and dismantling West Indies’ middle order. They will aim to keep up the momentum and secure the series.

West Indies: Despite the loss, Roston Chase stood out with 55 runs and a wicket, while Matthew Forde impressed as an all-rounder with 38 runs and 3 wickets. Shai Hope will be under pressure to deliver after a rare failure in the first match. The Windies will need a collective turnaround to level the series.

Key Players

• Andrew Balbirnie (IRE): 112 runs in the last match. Vital in anchoring the innings.
• Barry McCarthy (IRE): Picked up 4 wickets, top bowler of the match.
• Paul Stirling (IRE): Captain and in-form with a composed 54-run knock.
• Roston Chase (WI): Scored 55 and picked a wicket; key fantasy asset.
• Matthew Forde (WI): All-round impact with 38 runs and 3 wickets.
• Shai Hope (WI): Skipper will be keen to bounce back after scoring just 2 in the opener.

IRE vs WI Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers: Shai Hope, Lorcan Tucker

Batters: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Brandon King, Keacy Carty

All-rounders: Harry Tector, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde

Bowlers: Barry McCarthy, Alzarri Joseph, Joshua Little

Captain Choices: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie

Vice-Captain Choices: Roston Chase, Matthew Forde

Team News

Ireland: No new injuries reported. Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, and Craig Young remain unavailable. The XI is likely to remain unchanged after a dominant performance.

West Indies: No injury updates so far. The visitors might consider including an extra spinner or middle-order batter to strengthen the side.

Ireland vs West Indies Probable Playing XI

Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Thomas Mayes, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys

West Indies: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

Ireland vs West Indies Full Squad

Ireland Squad: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Thomas Mayes, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Liam McCarthy, Jordan Neill, Stephen Doheny, Matthew Humphreys.

West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c/wk), Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, John Campbell, Jayden Seales, Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades.