WODI 2022: Match 3, PAK-W vs IRE-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ODI match between Pakistan Women vs Ireland Women?

Pakistan Women will clash against Ireland Women in the third and last ODI fixture at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday (November 9). Pakistan Women registered a big win in the second match to seal the three-match series after a dominant performance in the first match.

The Asian giants won the opening game by a big margin of 128 runs after Sidra Ameen's 176* knock and 107 runs from Muneeba Ali. They continued that momentum in the second match with another impressive all-round performance. Nashra Sandhu and Ghulam Fatima took three wickets each and Fatima Sana grabbed two to bowl out Ireland Women on just 194 while bowling first.

Then Sidra Ameen smashed unbeaten 91 runs off 93 balls and captain Bismah Maroof scored 69 runs off 70 balls to win the match by nine wickets. For Ireland, wicketkeeper batter Mary Waldron scored the highest 35 runs off 57 balls and Amy Hunter scored 30 runs. Pakistan Women have won in all of their last five meetings against Ireland and are clear favorites to win this fixture as well.

Match Details: 

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: November 9, 10:30 AM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report:

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium has a batting-friendly surface with an average first innings score of 219. But Pakistan Women's team scored a big total of 335 in the first game and bowled out Ireland on 194 in the second game. Pace bowlers get good help with a new ball but batters are likely to score a big total once they get settled. 

Probable Playing XIs for PAK-W vs IRE-W:

Pakistan Women:

Muneeba Ali, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof (c), S Shamas, Aliya Riaz, Nidar Dar, Kainat Imtiaz, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu, Ghulam Fatima.

Ireland Women:

Leah Paul, Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, Laura Delany (c), Orla Prendergast, Elimear Richardson, Mary Waldron (wk), Rachel Delaney, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Jane Maguire.

Probable Best Performers from PAK-W vs IRE-W

Probable best batter: Sidra Ameen

The experienced Pakistani opener scored the record 176 runs off 151 balls in the first ODI match and continued that momentum with unbeaten 91 runs off 93 balls in the second game. She is now leading the scoring charts with 267 runs in two matches at strike rate of 109.42 in this series. 

Probable best bowler: Nashra Sandhu

The 24-year-old all-rounder has been in excellent form lately across formats and continues that form in this series as well. She took two wickets in the first ODI and grabbed three more in the second fixture while conceding only 41 runs. Sandhu has taken 12 wickets from her last five overall innings and remains Pakistan's highest-ranked bowler in ODI cricket.

Today's Match Prediction: Pakistan Women to win the game

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.