Ireland vs England – 3rd ODI 2025: Time, Date, Playing 11, Anlaysis, Prediction

Ireland vs England – 3rd ODI 2025

Match Details

Item	Information
Fixture	3rd ODI, England Men tour of Ireland 2025
Date	21 September 2025
Time	10:45 AM BST (local time, Ireland)
Venue	The Village, Malahide, Dublin
Overs	One Day International – 50 overs per side

Historical Background

• This series marks the first time since 2019 that England’s senior men’s side plays a full bilateral ODI series in Ireland.
• England and Ireland have met in ODIs multiple times. Before this series, England had dominated, with Ireland having won just a few times. In fact, Ireland had 2 wins compared to England’s 11 in earlier ODI clashes.
• The match is part of an ODI series confirmed by Cricket Ireland to give more ODI exposure locally.

Venue: The Village, Malahide

• The ground has a capacity of around 11,500 and is Ireland’s largest cricket venue. It has hosted many important matches, including ODIs between Ireland and England in the past.
• The pitch tends to be reasonably balanced, although early in the day, the new ball can help seamers. As play progresses, batting becomes easier if the surface holds up. Weather and overhead conditions (cloud cover, humidity) often play a big role in Dublin.

Team Form & Key Players

Ireland

• Captain: Paul Stirling
• Other experienced batters: Harry Tector, Ross Adair
• All-round & bowling resources: George Dockrell, Barry McCarthy, Graham Hume
• Ireland’s strength lies in top-order stability, spin support in the middle overs, and committed fielding.

England

• Captain: Jacob Bethell for this tour
• Key batters: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Will Jacks
• Bowlers: Rehan Ahmed (spin), Scott Currie, Luke Wood, Jamie Overton
• England’s mix of experienced players and younger talents makes them strong favorites.

Ireland vs England: Probable Playing XI

Ireland (Probable XI)

1. Ross Adair
2. Paul Stirling (c)
3. Harry Tector
4. Lorcan Tucker (wk)
5. Gareth Delany
6. Curtis Campher
7. George Dockrell
8. Matthew Humphreys
9. Barry McCarthy
10. Graham Hume
11. Craig Young

England (Probable XI)

1. Phil Salt
2. Will Jacks
3. Jos Buttler (wk)
4. Jacob Bethell (c)
5. Sam Curran
6. Rehan Ahmed
7. Liam Dawson
8. Scott Currie
9. Jamie Overton
10. Luke Wood
11. Tom Hartley

Ireland vs England: Analysis & Key Contest Areas

• Toss & conditions: Winning the toss could be crucial. Teams may prefer to bowl first if there’s early moisture or cloud cover, but batting first could also be an option if the pitch looks steady.
• Opening partnerships: How well Ireland’s openers handle England’s new-ball bowlers will decide the direction of the match.
• Spin vs Pace: England’s spinners like Rehan Ahmed and Liam Dawson will test Ireland’s middle order, while Ireland’s pacers must strike early.
• Death overs: Execution in the last 10 overs — both batting and bowling — will likely decide the winner.
• Fielding: Small mistakes in the field can cost heavily, especially in a close match.

Ireland vs England: Predictions

• England enters the match as strong favorites due to their batting depth, bowling variety, and overall match experience.
• Ireland, however, has home advantage and a few match-winners on their side. A strong start from their top order could tilt the contest.
• Predicted Result: England likely to win by 5–7 wickets if chasing. If batting first, they may set a target in the range of 270–320.

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