Not many backed Ireland Women to beat Pakistan Women in the first T20I because of the overall record these two teams have in T20Is. But they held their nerves and bagged a close win to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The second T20I between these two sides will be played on Friday at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, starting at 8:30 PM IST.
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Toss?
The toss is always important in the white-ball format. It gives you a chance to put pressure on the opposition. Especially in women’s T20Is. There are hardly big chases in WT20Is, which means if you can bat first and post a big total, you will put the opposition under pressure. That is what happened in the first T20I, and both teams will look to bat first here.
Our Toss Prediction: Pakistan Women likely to win the toss & chose to bat
Historical Toss Record (IRE-W vs PAK-W)
| Match | Date | Venue | Toss | Toss Winner | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Aug 6, 2025 | Dublin | PAK W elected to Bowl | Pakistan Women | Ireland Women |
| 2nd T20I | Feb 15, 2023 | Cape Town | IRE W elected to Bowl | Ireland Women | Pakistan Women |
| 1st T20I | Nov 16, 2022 | Lahore | IRE W elected to Bat | Ireland Women | Ireland Women |
Toss Stats by Captains
Ireland Women Toss Record (Gaby Lewis):
- Matches: 10
- Tosses Won: 8
- Win %: 80
Pakistan Women Toss Record (Fatima Sana):
- Matches: 10
- Tosses Won: 6
- Win %: 60
Both captains have good records at winning tosses in the T20 format. But Ireland Women’s captain Gaby Lewis has incredible consistency. She has won 8 out of ten tosses in T20Is.
Pitch & Weather Report – Shere Bangla Stadium
- The weather forecast suggests cloud cover on Friday in Dublin with a maximum temperature of 19°C with an average humidity of 53 percent.
- The surface in Belfast has an even surface, which will work well for the T20I game. The fast bowlers will be getting swing and pace, and the batting will be much improved in the second innings.
- The weather will be pretty good, and there won’t be much effect. However, as the game goes on, the pitch will be dry, and spinners will be more effective.
- Civil Service Cricket Club has hosted 25 T20Is. Batting first has won 10 games, while the chasing side has won 15, with the average score around 135-140.
IRE-W vs PAK-W – Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Total Matches | IRE-W Wins | PAK-W Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
Probable Playing XIs
Ireland Women Playing XI:
Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Ava Canning, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Arlene Kelly, Lara McBride
Pakistan Women Playing XI:
Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Muneeba Ali (wk), Aliya Riaz, Eyman Fatima, Diana Baig, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (captain), Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Ireland Women have continued the momentum and have been exceptional in the last few matches. They used the home conditions well and showed why they are dangerous. Pakistan Women are struggling with the bat, and that cost them the first game. Ireland Women are expected to win.
Win Probability
| Team | Win Chance |
|---|---|
| Ireland Women | 55% |
| Pakistan Women | 45% |
Players to Watch
Best Batters:
Ireland Women: Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis
Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin
Best Bowlers:
Ireland Women: Orla Prendergast, Jane Maguire
Pakistan Women: Fatima Sana, Sadia Iqbal
Final Prediction
Toss Winner: Ireland Women (likely)
Match Winner Prediction: On the basis of the current form and momentum, Ireland Women are best suited to win the first T20I.
We expect another close game here between these two sides. Ireland Women will have a good chance to beat Pakistan Women for the first time and win their first-ever bilateral series against them. They have won well against them in recent matches and are favorites to win this game.
