Ireland hosts England in the opening T20I of their three-match series at The Village, Dublin, on Wednesday, September 17. Ireland come off a narrow 0-1 home series loss to West Indies and will look to leverage their home advantage. England, fresh from a series draw with South Africa, travel in confident spirits led by young captain Jacob Bethell. Both sides will aim to start the series strong in conditions known for batting ease but with subtle assistance for bowlers.
IRE vs ENG Win Probability: 1st T20I Match
*England’s recent international form and stronger batting depth give them the edge, though Ireland will back their home conditions.
IRE vs ENG Batting Tips: 1st T20I Match
Ireland vs England 1st T20I Match Details
| Match | England tour of Ireland 2025 – 1st T20I |
| Date | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 |
| Time | 06:00 PM (IST), 01:30 PM (Local) |
| Venue | The Village, Dublin |
| Live Streaming (TV) | NA |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | Fancode |
Ireland vs England Today Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
The Dublin surface offers a batting paradise with short boundaries, encouraging explosive stroke play, though bowlers who maintain disciplined lines and lengths can find assistance. England enters as favorites, bolstered by Phil Salt who was the highest run-scorer in their recent series against South Africa, scoring 141 runs at an exceptional average. Sam Curran, the in-form left-arm seamer, is expected to be the most potent bowler exploiting the conditions. Ireland possess a well-rounded squad led by Paul Stirling’s experience but will need collective efforts to contain England’s batting firepower. Expect an exciting encounter with England poised to kick-start their campaign with a win.
Ireland vs England Head to Head (T20Is)
| Total Match Played | 02 |
| ENG Won | 02 |
| IRE Won | 00 |
| Draw/No Result/Tie | 00 |
IRE vs ENG Teams Preview (Top Players to Bat)
Ireland
Ireland rely heavily on captain Paul Stirling’s consistent batting at the top, supported by young talents like Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker. Their bowling lineup includes experienced bowlers like George Dockrell and Craig Young, who are expected to exploit local conditions.
IRE Probable Playing XI:
Paul Stirling (C), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Ben Calitz, George Dockrell, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Benjamin White, Jordan Neil, Craig Young
Top Player to bat on: Paul Stirling & Harry Tector
England
England’s batting firepower is led by Phil Salt, with Jos Buttler’s explosive wicketkeeping style and Jacob Bethell’s captaincy providing stability. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Sam Curran, supported by Adil Rashid and Saqib Mahmood, is apt for Dublin’s conditions.
ENG Probable Playing XI-
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell (c), Tom Banton, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood
Top Player to bat on: Phil Salt & Jacob Bethell
IRE vs ENG Weather & Pitch Report
Dublin’s pitch is typically slow but batting-friendly due to relatively short boundaries. Bowlers must focus on accuracy, as loose deliveries can be severely punished. Captains often prefer to bowl first, capitalizing on the difficulty of chasing tricky totals under lights. Weather is expected to be clear with no rain interruptions, allowing for a full contest.
Ireland vs England Fantasy Teams
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- Wicket-keeper: Jos Buttler (C), Lorcan Tucker
- Batter: Phil Salt, Paul Stirling (VC), Tom Banton
- All-rounder: Sam Curran, Will Jacks
- Bowler: Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Luke Wood, Craig Young
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