Ireland vs West Indies 3rd ODI Preview | Ireland target series win after rain washes out second ODI

ByDebayan Sinha,SportsCafe Editor

05/24/2025

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The decisive ODI clash between Ireland and West Indies is set for Sunday in Dublin. In the second match, West Indies showed resilience with the bat, highlighted by Keacy Carty’s century, but rain forced an abandonment, and with a 1-0 lead, Ireland will now look to seal the series with a win.

‌With the second ODI washed out, Ireland and West Indies are set to face off in the series decider on Sunday, May 25, at Castle Avenue in Dublin. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:15 PM IST and carries high stakes for both sides as the outcome will determine the series result. Ireland stunned the Caribbean outfit in the opening game with a dominant 124-run victory, giving them a 1-0 edge in the three-match contest. The home team now has the opportunity to wrap up the series with another win and avoid the need for a tiebreaker.

Meanwhile, the West Indies will be desperate to bounce back and avoid a series defeat. After a heavy loss in the first ODI, they'll be determined to regroup and level the series with a strong showing in this crucial final encounter.

Form Guide

IRE: NR, W, L, W, L

ZIM: NR, L, W, W, W

IRE vs ZIM head-to-head in ODIs

West Indies and Ireland have clashed 16 times in One Day Internationals, with the West Indies winning 11 of those encounters. Ireland have secured victory on four occasions, while one match ended with no result.

Pitch and Weather

The Village in Dublin typically offers a batting-friendly surface with consistent bounce and pace, particularly in the early stages. Fast bowlers can exploit swing if the skies are overcast, while spinners tend to have limited impact. Historically, chasing teams have held a slight advantage, prompting captains to often opt for bowling first. With a 35% chance of weather interruptions, conditions could significantly influence the match. Temperatures are expected to range between 14°C (maximum) and 5°C (minimum) during the game.

Ireland probable XI: Paul Stirling (C), Andy Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Thomas Mayes, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Liam McCarthy

West Indies probable XI: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (WK/C), Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

Broadcasting Platforms

The second ODI between Ireland and the West Indies will be digitally streamed on Fancode