India are set to face Ireland in the third and final ODI of the series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, on Wednesday, January 15. Having already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead, the hosts will look to wrap up the series in style and complete a clean sweep with another dominant performance.
India’s dominance and Ireland’s struggle in the series
India have displayed exceptional form in the first two matches, with standout performances from both experienced and young players. Jemimah Rodrigues’ maiden international century in the second ODI was the highlight so far, Pratika Rawal also made her presence felt consecutive half-centuries. The team’s bowlers have been equally impressive, consistently dismantling Ireland’s batting line-up. On the other hand, Ireland have faced a tough time adapting to Indian conditions. Despite individual contributions in both the games, the visitors have struggled to put up competitive totals. Their bowling unit has found it challenging to contain India’s powerful batting line-up, often conceding runs at a brisk pace.
Match details: Ireland Women tour of India 2025, 3rd ODI:
- Date and Time: January 15, 05:30 am GMT/ 11:00 am local/ 11:00 am IST
- Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report:
The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot is renowned for being a paradise for batters, with its surface offering consistent pace and bounce. The hard pitch ensures that the ball travels smoothly onto the bat, enabling batters to play their shots freely from the very beginning. Early overs tend to be challenging for bowlers, as containing runs on such a surface can be tough. However, as the match progresses, spinners are likely to come into play, especially during the middle overs when the pitch might start to slow down. Dew could also play a decisive role in evening games, giving an advantage to the team batting second.
IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Coulter Reilly
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Gaby Lewis, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol
- All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Arlene Kelly, Pratika Rawal
- Bowlers: Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, Aimee Maguire
IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Pratika Rawal (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc)
- Choice 2: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Orla Prendergast (vc)
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IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Richa Ghosh, Tejal Hasabnis, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning
IN-W vs IR-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 15, 05:30 am GMT):
Squads:
India: Smriti Mandhana (c), Deepti Sharma (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Sayali Satghare
Ireland: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Joanna Loughran (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Una Raymond-Hoey, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire, Rebecca Stokell, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Coulter Reilly
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