West Indies vs Ireland 1st ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
West Indies and Ireland will resume their rivalry with a three-match ODI series that gets underway on January 8 at Sabina Park in Jamaica. The match will start at 12:30 PM IST
This is going to be a thrilling series. Both teams are laced with some exciting talents who will be willing to make the most of this series. West Indies are a powerhouse team in shorter formats and have the quality to decimate any opposition. However, they are very inconsistent, but that's understandable given the brand of cricket they play.
Ireland, on the other hand, have shown impressive growth in recent times. However, there is still a lot of scope for improvement. West Indies have not played ODI cricket of late. They recently played a T20I series against Pakistan, in which they lost 3-0. However, they were without some of the big guns, and many of them will be back for this series. The three ODIs of the Pakistan tour were cancelled.
Meanwhile, Ireland last played a two-match T20I series against the USA. They lost the first game but bounced back to win the other.
West Indies vs Ireland 1st ODI Match Live Streaming
The series will not be broadcasted on television but the fans can watch the live streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the series will be available on Disney Hotstar
WI vs BAN Match Toss Prediction
Given that the wicket tends to get slower as the game progresses, both teams would like to bat first and put runs on the board.
WI vs BAN Pitch Report
The surface is good for batters and we have seen some high scoring games at the venue in recent times. However, it gets a little slower as the game progresses and good spinners can be hard to tackle.
Weather Report
It will be a humid day, with the temperature hovering around the high 20s. While there is no threat of rain, the weather in West Indies is very unpredictable.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for West Indies vs Ireland 1st ODI Match 2022
West Indies Team News & Playing 11
WI Team News
Kieron Pollard will be back for the side after missing out on the Pakistan tour. However, Fabian Allan, Evin Lewis and Anderson Phillip are not part of the squad due to medical emergency and are in isolation. Andre Russell and Shimron Hetmyer also have missed out due to various reasons, while Jason Holder has been drafted into the squad.
WI Key Players
- Kieron Pollard - In the absence of some of the regulars, the responsibility on the shoulders of Keiron Pollard has increased significantly. He is one of the best all-rounders in world cricket and on his day can single-handedly win a game for his team.
- Nicholas Pooran - Another batter who can be destructive on his day. Pooran looked in decent touch in the T20Is against Pakistan and scored 111 runs in 3 games. If he could pick that form in the ODIs as well, it will be a massive boost for West Indies.
- Jayden Seales - He has been an impressive addition to the West Indies and has done well in the limited games he has played. He will a key cog in the West Indies' bowling lineup.
WI Team Form
After a poor outing in the 20-20 World Cup, West Indies were thrashed 3-0 in the T20Is against Pakistan.
West Indies Predicted Playing 11
Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard, Justin Greaves, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Odean Smith, Jayden Seales
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
IRE Team News
Paul Stirling and all-rounder Shane Getkate are in isolation and will miss the first ODI against West Indies. William Porterfield is back in the team.
IRE Key Players
- William Porterfield - Porterfield didn't play a lot of cricket last year but he is one of the most experienced batters from Ireland. He scored 226 runs in 6 games last year and will be keen to start on a positive note.
- Andy Balbirnie - Balbirnie also had a stellar last year with the bat and scored 421 runs in 14 games at an average of 32.28. He is an integral part of the batting lineup and will have to play a big role if Ireland have to stand a chance of winning against the West Indies.
- Joshua Litte - Joshua Little has been very impressive in the limited games he has played. He took 17 wickets in 10 ODIs last year and was very impressive in the Lanka Premier League as well. Ireland will bank upon him to give crucial breakthroughs.
IRE Team Form
Ireland's last played in a two match T20I series, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
William Porterfield, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock (wk), Simi Singh, George Dockrell, Joshua Little, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy
West Indies vs Ireland Head to Head
West Indies have dominated Ireland and have lost just one of the 12 games. They have won 10 and one match ended in no result.
WI vs IRE Head to Head Stats in ODIs
| |
Matches Played |
WI Won |
IRE Won |
Tie |
Draw |
| Overall |
12 |
10 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| In New Zealand |
6 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
West Indies vs Ireland Betting Odds
Who will win West Indies vs Ireland 1st ODI?
The betting sites have backed West Indies to win and it’s definitely a safer bet.
West Indies vs Ireland Betting Rate
🏆 West Indies vs Ireland Prediction
While West Indies can be inconsistent, they are a powerhouse team that can decimate any team on their day. Despite a few players missing, they look intimidating and will start as favourites against Ireland.
Jan 08, 2022
20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT
Sabina Park - Kingston, Jamaica
WI vs IRE 1st ODI 
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