India Women vs Ireland Women, 2nd ODI: Match Prediction - Who will win today’s match between IND-W vs IRE-W?

India Women (IND-W) will lock horns with Ireland Women (IRE-W) in the second game of the three-match series, at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, on Sunday, January 12. 

The opening game saw the hosts clinch a comfortable six-wicket victory with 93 balls to spare. The Women in Blue were asked to field first after losing the toss. Gaby Lewis played a skipper's knock of 92 runs, lacing her innings with 15 boundaries. However, she didn't get much support from her teammates. However, her partnership of 117 runs with Leah Paul (59 runs) was the foundation of the Irish innings. The visitors eventually were restricted to 238/7 in their allotted 50 overs. For India, Priya Mishra chipped in with two wickets. 

In reply, the hosts' innings saw them get off to a flying start, thanks to skipper Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal's quickfire knocks. The duo stitched a 70-run partnership in just 10 overs before Mandhana was dismissed for 41 runs. Meanwhile, Rawal continued the onslaught and hammered a knock of 89 runs and was well supported by Tejal Hasabnis (53*) to make sure the side registered a convincing win and got a lead in the series.

IND-W vs IRE-W Match Details

Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is widely recognized for its batter-friendly conditions. It is usually a flat, hard surface that favors high scoring, making it particularly popular among batters. While fast bowlers might not find much assistance from the pitch initially, spinners can play a crucial role as the game progresses, with the surface offering some turn and bounce. The team winning the toss will look to bat first.

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Head-To-Head Record

Probable Predicted 11 for IND-W vs IRE-W

India Women (IND-W):

Smriti Mandhana(c), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Tejal Hasabnis, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, Priya Mishra, Titas Sadhu

Ireland Women (IRE-W):

Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis(c), Una Raymond-Hoey, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Coulter Reilly(w), Arlene Kelly, Georgina Dempsey, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire

Probable Top Performers from IND-W vs IRE-W

Probable Best Batter: Pratika Rawal

Right-hand batter Pratika Rawal could be the best batter in the second WODI against the Irish Women. Rawal was in fine form in the opener as she smashed a match-winning knock of 89 runs. In her 96-ball innings, she hit 10 boundaries and a six. Rawal will be riding high on confidence and look to carry the same form in this game. 

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Probable Best Bowler: Aimee Maguire

Irish spinner Aimee Maguire could be the best bowler in the second WODI against the Indian Women. Maguire in her quota of eight overs conceded 57 runs but took three wickets and bowled a maiden in a losing cause. The leggie will be once again looking to exploit the conditions and help her side make a comeback in the series.

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Today's Match Prediction: India women to win the match

Scenario 1

India Women win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 50-60

IND-W: 300-310

India Women win the match

Scenario 2

Ireland Women win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 30-40

IRE-W: 220-230

India Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.