The inaugural match of Ireland in England, 3 ODI Series 2023 will be played between England and Ireland (ENG vs IRE) at the Headingley, Leeds on September 20, 2023, at 5:00 PM IST.

ENG vs IRE (England vs Ireland), 1st ODI - Match Information

Match: England vs Ireland, 1st ODI
Date: September 20, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM IST
Venue: Headingley, Leeds

ENG vs IRE (England vs Ireland), 1st ODI Preview

In their last 5 games, Ireland have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 5 games, England have won 3 games and lost 2.

Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of Ireland in England, 3 ODI Series, 2020  where Eoin Morgan scored the highest fantasy points for England with 141 match fantasy points while Paul Stirling topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Ireland with 183 match fantasy points.

ENG vs IRE, Headingley, Leeds Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Headingley, Leeds will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 283 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 63% of its matches.

Weather Report for Headingley, Leeds

Temperature will hover around 16°C with 88% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.7 m/s are expected. Moderate rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 69% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. 

ENG vs IRE, Head-to-Head

In the 13 matches played between these 2 teams, Ireland does not have a good record against England. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict that England will win this match. England Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Ireland.

ENG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Joe Root 5 40 8 0 0 29, 4, 0, 6, 1 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Paul Stirling 5 307 61.4 0 0 66, 15, 58, 162, 6 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Lorcan Tucker 5 201 40.2 0 0 133, 24, 25, 19, 0 -
  1. Joseph Edward Root

    Joe Root is a batter and has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 40 runs averaging 8 per match.

  2. Paul Robert Stirling

    Paul Stirling is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Paul Stirling has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 66, 15, 58, 162 and 6 runs averaging 61.4 per match.

  3. Lorcan John Tucker

    Lorcan Tucker is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Lorcan Tucker has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 133, 24, 25, 19 and 0 runs at an average of 40.2 per match.

ENG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Mark Adair 5 85 17 6 1.2 6, 61, 18, 0, 0 2, 0, 2, 2, 0
Barry McCarthy 5 21 4.2 9 1.8 12, 4, 0, 0, 5 1, 2, 2, 1, 3
Brydon Carse 5 46 9.2 3 0.6 15, 0, 0, 17, 14 1, 1, 0, 0, 1
  1. Mark Richard Adair

    Mark Adair is a bowler and has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mark Adair bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 2, 0, 2, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  2. Barry John McCarthy

    Barry McCarthy is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Barry McCarthy is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 1, 2, 2, 1 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.8.

  3. Brydon Alexander Carse

    Brydon Carse is a bowler and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, Brydon Carse has taken 1, 1, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.6.

ENG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Curtis Campher 5 286 57.2 3 0.6 98, 32, 101, 49, 6 0, 0, 0, 0, 3
George Dockrell 5 188 37.6 2 0.4 26, 88, 33, 15, 26 0, 0, 0, 2, 0
  1. Curtis Campher

    Curtis Campher is an all-rounder and has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 286 runs averaging 57.2 per match.

  2. George Henry Dockrell

    George Dockrell is an all-rounder and has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. George Dockrell is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 188 runs at an average of 37.6 per match.

ENG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Curtis Campher 5 286 57.2 3 0.6 98, 32, 101, 49, 6 0, 0, 0, 0, 3
Mark Adair 5 85 17 6 1.2 6, 61, 18, 0, 0 2, 0, 2, 2, 0
Barry McCarthy 5 21 4.2 9 1.8 12, 4, 0, 0, 5 1, 2, 2, 1, 3
Joe Root 5 40 8 0 0 29, 4, 0, 6, 1 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Craig Young 5 16 3.2 13 2.6 4, 1, 0, 0, 11 2, 4, 2, 3, 2
  1. Curtis Campher

    Curtis Campher is an all-rounder and has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, Curtis Campher has scored 98, 32, 101, 49 and 6 runs at an average of 57.2 per match.

  2. Mark Richard Adair

    Mark Adair is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, Mark Adair has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  3. Barry John McCarthy

    Barry McCarthy can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Barry McCarthy has taken 1, 2, 2, 1 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.8.

  4. Joseph Edward Root

    Joe Root is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Joe Root has scored 40 runs averaging 8 per match.

  5. Craig Alexander Young

    Craig Young is a bowler and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 2, 4, 2, 3 and 2 wickets at an average of 2.6.

ENG vs IRE Squad Information

England (ENG) Squad: Joe Root, Craig Overton, Ben Duckett, Sam Hain, Luke Wood, Brydon Carse, Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Zak Crawley, Matthew Potts, George Scrimshaw, Jamie Smith and Rehan Ahmed.

Ireland (IRE) Squad: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany and Neil Rock.

ENG vs IRE Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Philip Salt

Batters: Ben Duckett, Harry Tector and Joe Root

All-Rounders: Curtis Campher and Gareth Delany

Bowlers: Barry McCarthy, Brydon Carse, Graham Hume, Joshua Little and Mark Adair

Captain: Gareth Delany

Vice-Captain: Barry McCarthy

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