SCO-W vs IRE-W Match Prediction, 1st T20I – Who will win today’s match between Scotland Women vs Ireland Women?

The T20I series between Scotland and Ireland will be an interesting one to watch. The two teams last faced each other, in a T20I, back in 2021 during the ICC Women’s World Cup Europe Region Qualifiers where Scotland had defeated Ireland to move further in the tournament. Ireland’s tour begins on Monday, September 5, and the two teams are slated to play three T20Is.

Scotland last played a T20I game in January 2022, and it is surely going to be a challenging task for them to get going in the format after such a long break. Ireland, on the other hand, recently played against South Africa in a bilateral series before meeting Australia and Pakistan in a tri-series. But they have lost their previous five T20I games and the upcoming match would be their best chance at redemption.

SCO-W vs IRE-W, 1st T20I, Match Details

Venue: Grange Cricket Club, Edinburgh

Date and Time: September 05, 7:00 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: FanCode

SCO-W vs IRE-W, 1st T20I, Pitch Report

The outfield at Edinburgh's Grange Cricket Club is ideal for batting. There should be runs available because this track will be fresh and hard. Pacers might get some early assistance but the pitch will be more supportive of the hitters should seek assistance right away. Light showers are predicted in Edinburgh, but a full game is still anticipated.

SCO-W vs IRE-W, 1st T20I, Probable Playing XIs

Scotland:

Sarah Bryce (wk), Abbi Aitken Drummond, Kathryn Bryce (c), Katie McGill, Ailsa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey, Lorna Jack

Ireland:

Leah Paul, Laura Delany (c), Gaby Lewis, Mary Waldron (wk), Shauna Kavanagh, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Jane Maguire, Georgina Dempsey, Cara Murray, Orla Prendergast

SCO-W vs IRE-W, 1st T20I, Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Kathryn Bryce:

Scotland’s skipper Kathryn Bryce was recently seen at The Hundred Women’s 2022 where she played for the Trent Rockets, who almost made it to the finals before being knocked out. Kathryn has scored 154 runs from 6 games against Ireland and has a good average of 38.50. Thus, her contribution with the bat in the top order will be crucial for the team.

Probable best bowler

Katherine Fraser:

The off-spinner will be the player to look-out for. She has been in some fine touch with the ball in the limited over format, and has 32 wickets from just 24 T20Is at a brilliant economy of 4.40. She will have a crucial role to play in the powerplay overs and she will be expected to provide her team with the early breakthrough.

Today’s Match Prediction: Scotland Women win the match

Disclaimer: This 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.