The first match of the Scotland Women and Ireland Women in Spain, 2 T20I Series 2023 will be played between Scotland Women and Ireland Women (SC-W vs IR-W). The match will be played at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground, Almeria on October 23 at 5:30 PM IST.

SC-W vs IR-W (Scotland Women vs Ireland Women), 1st T20I - Match Information

Match: Scotland Women vs Ireland Women, 1st T20I
Date: October 23, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM IST
Venue: Desert Springs Cricket Ground, Almeria

SC-W vs IR-W (Scotland Women vs Ireland Women), 1st T20I Preview

In their last 5 games, Ireland Women have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 5 games, Scotland Women have won 4 games and lost 1.

Both teams last played against each other in Match 10 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022 where Sarah Bryce scored the highest fantasy points for Scotland Women with 67 match fantasy points while Gaby Lewis topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Ireland Women with 97 match fantasy points.

SC-W vs IR-W, Desert Springs Cricket Ground, Almeria Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground, Almeria will assist the bowlers. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 96 runs. The pitch at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground, Almeria is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Desert Springs Cricket Ground, Almeria

The temperature will hover around 223°C and humidity is expected to be around 55%. Winds at a speed of 3.07 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team.

SC-W vs IR-W, Head to Head

In the 11 matches played between these 2 teams, Scotland Women do not have a good record against Ireland Women. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Ireland Women will win this match. Ireland Women's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Scotland Women.

SC-W vs IR-W 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
Gaby Lewis 5 159 31.8 0 0 21, 62, 2, 27, 47 -
Sophie MacMahon 4 29 5.8 8 1.6 23, 4, 0, 2, 0 0, 0, 3, 0, 5
Amy Hunter 5 172 34.4 0 0 10, 36, 49, 44, 33 -
  1. Gaby Hollis Lewis

    Gaby Lewis can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. She has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Gaby Lewis has scored 21, 62, 2, 27 and 47 runs at an average of 31.8 per match.

  2. Sophie MacMahon

    Sophie MacMahon is a batter with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. She is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 23, 4, 0, 2 and 0 runs averaging 5.8 per match. Sophie MacMahon can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 8 wickets, averaging at 1.6 wickets per match.

  3. Amy Hunter

    Amy Hunter is a wicket-keeper with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. She is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 172 runs averaging 34.4 per match.

SC-W vs IR-W 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
Georgina Dempsey 4 1 0.2 5 1 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 0, 2, 2, 0, 1
Hannah Rainey 4 5 1 4 0.8 0, 0, 0, 0, 5 0, 2, 0, 2, 0
Freya Sargent 4 2 0.4 2 0.4 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 1, 1, 0, 0, 0
  1. Georgina Dempsey

    Georgina Dempsey is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Georgina Dempsey has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. She bowls right-arm medium and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.

  2. Hannah R A Rainey

    Hannah Rainey is a bowler and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Hannah Rainey is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, she has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  3. Freya Sargent

    Freya Sargent can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating 6.9. Freya Sargent is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, she has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.

SC-W vs IR-W 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
Kathryn Bryce 3 66 13.2 0 0 53, 0, 2, 0, 11 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Laura Delany 3 38 7.6 4 0.8 0, 18, 20, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 3, 0
Arlene Kelly 4 0 0 10 2 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 2, 3, 5, 0, 0
  1. Kathryn Emma Bryce

    Kathryn Bryce is an all-rounder and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player is a top-order opening batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Kathryn Bryce has scored 53, 0, 2, 0 and 11 runs at an average of 13.2 per match.

  2. Laura Katherine Delany

    Laura Delany is an all-rounder with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. She is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 0, 18, 20, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 7.6 per match.

  3. Arlene Nora Kelly

    Arlene Kelly is an all-rounder and has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Arlene Kelly bowls right-arm medium and in the last 4 matches, she has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 1 and 2 wickets in the recent matches.

SC-W vs IR-W 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
Kathryn Bryce 3 66 13.2 0 0 53, 0, 2, 0, 11 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Laura Delany 3 38 7.6 4 0.8 0, 18, 20, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 3, 0
Arlene Kelly 4 0 0 10 2 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 2, 3, 5, 0, 0
Orla Prendergast 3 45 9 0 0 9, 0, 0, 11, 25 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Darcey Carter 3 52 10.4 6 1.2 36, 0, 15, 0, 1 0, 3, 0, 3, 0
  1. Kathryn Emma Bryce

    Kathryn Bryce can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Kathryn Bryce has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating 10. She is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 53, 0, 2, 0 and 11 runs averaging 13.2 per match.

  2. Laura Katherine Delany

    Laura Delany is an all-rounder and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Laura Delany is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, she has scored 38 runs averaging 7.6 per match.

  3. Arlene Nora Kelly

    Arlene Kelly is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating 9.2. Arlene Kelly is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 4 matches, she has taken 2, 3, 5, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 2. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 1 and 2 wickets in the recent matches.

  4. Orla Prendergast

    Orla Prendergast is an all-rounder and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Orla Prendergast is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, she has scored 9, 0, 0, 11 and 25 runs at an average of 9 per match.

  5. Darcey Elizabeth Morris Carter

    Darcey Carter is an all-rounder and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Darcey Carter has scored 36, 0, 15, 0 and 1 runs averaging 10.4 per match. She also bowls decently, bowling off-spin and in recent matches has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches, Darcey Carter played here and has taken 6 wickets.

SC-W vs IR-W Squad Information

Ireland Women (IR-W) Squad: Laura Delany, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Cara Murray, Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly, Alana Dalzell, Amy Hunter, Ava Canning, Freya Sargent, Georgina Dempsey and Joanna Loughran.

Scotland Women (SC-W) Squad: Kathryn Bryce, Lorna Jack, Sarah Bryce, Priyanaz Chatterji, Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey, Megan McColl, Ellen Watson, Ailsa Lister, Darcey Carter, Maryam Faisal, Nayma Sheikh, Niamh Robertson-Jack and Olivia Bell.

SC-W vs IR-W Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Ailsa Lister

Batters: Orla Prendergast, Gaby Lewis and Ellen Watson

All-Rounders: Kathryn Bryce, Laura Delany, Arlene Kelly, Darcey Carter and Megan McColl

Bowlers: Georgina Dempsey and Nayma Sheikh

Captain: Darcey Carter

Vice-Captain: Ailsa Lister

Photo credit: Alamy