1st T20I of the England Tour of Ireland 2025 will see Ireland take on the England at The Village, Dublin on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. Here’s the match prediction, playing XIs, pitch, and weather report.
Match Overview
Match: Ireland vs England, 1st T20I
Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Venue: The Village, Dublin
Time: 6:00 PM (IST)
Pitch Report
The pitch at The Village, Dublin, typically offers a balanced contest. Batsmen can expect some early movement for the fast bowlers, while spinners will come into play during the middle overs. A score of 160–170 is usually competitive here in T20 cricket.
Weather Report
Temperature: 18°C
Humidity: 72%
Forecast: Mostly Clear
Chances of Rain: 10%
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches | IRE Wins | ENG Wins |
| IRE vs ENG | 12 | 3 | 9 |
Probable XIs
Ireland:
Andrew Balbirnie (C), Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Simi Singh, Josh Little, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy
England:
Jos Buttler (C), Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Chris Woakes, Reece Topley
Prediction
- If Ireland bats first: 150–160 → England likely to win
- If England bats first: 170–180 → England likely to win
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Disclaimer: The insights and predictions shared in this blog are for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are based on current team form, player performances, and historical data, but cannot guarantee match outcomes. Readers are advised to use their own judgment and discretion when interpreting these forecasts.