Ireland Women vs Pakistan Women Match Prediction, 3rd T20I – Who will win today’s match between IRE W vs PAK W?

Overview

After the first couple of games went in the hosts' favour, Pakistan Women (PAK-W) will give it a final shot against Ireland Women (IRE-W) in the third T20I of the ongoing series on Sunday, August 10 at the Clontarf County Cricket Ground in Dublin.

The Irish side started the series with comfortable victories in the first couple of games, which also gave them an unassailable lead in the three-match series. The team will now look to clean sweep the opposition with a win on Sunday as well. A series whitewash to the Women in Green is certainly an accolade the Gaby Lewis-side would like to add to their illustrious cap.

The visiting Pakistani side hasn't had the best of experiences on the ongoing tour, with consecutive losses. With the series already lost, the upcoming game will the Fatima Sana-led an excellent opportunity to not only take away a consolation win, but also save themselves from the embarrassment of a series whitewash. The visitors would want to return home with a successful last outing in Dublin.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The last couple of games played at the Clontarf County Cricket Ground in Dublin have seen both games go down to the last over. While chasing may seem a doable task, the captain winning the toss on Sunday should certainly opt to bat first to minimize the risk of any narrow loss. A decent amount of pace can be expected on the surface, and the spinners will have little help, but bowling in the right areas will be helpful in extracting useful outcomes.

IRE-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head record in T20Is

Predicted Playing 11s

IRE-W

Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis (captain), Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Rebecca Stockell, Ava Canning, Jane Maguire, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Lara McBride

PAK-W

Muneeba Ali, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana, Aliya Riyaz, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sidra Amin, Nashra Sandhu, Shazia Iqbal

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter — Orla Prendergast

The Irish swashbuckling batter Orla Prendergast has been in terrific form in this series. She is also the highest run-getter of the series so far, with 80 runs in two innings. She made a decent 29 in the series opener, and followed it up with a fine half-century in the next to help the team win on both occasions. Moreover, she also has contributed with her all-round skills, taking four wickets with the ball.

Probable Best Bowler — Fatima Sana

Pakistan Women's captain Fatima Sana has led from the front with the ball in her hand. However, despite all her efforts, her team hasn't gained success in the series so far. She has taken five wickets in the ongoing series at an average of just 12.60. She will be banking on her bowling prowess to help her side end the series on a winning note.

Today's Match Prediction — Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

• IRE-W win the toss and bat
• Powerplay: 45-55
• IRE-W: 175-185
• Ireland Women win the match

Scenario 2

• PAK-W win the toss and bat
• Powerplay: 40-50
• PAK-W: 165-175
• Pakistan Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.