Ireland vs England Match Prediction, 1st T20I – Who will win today’s match between IRE vs ENG?

Published - 16 Sept 2025, 10:14 IST | Updated - 16 Sept 2025, 10:44 IST

Ireland (IRE) and England (ENG) are all set to lock horns in the first T20I of the three-game T20I series, at The Village in Dublin, on Wednesday, September 17.

In Ireland's last T20I series at home against the West Indies, they suffered a 0-1 defeat. However, the team will look to put that behind them and hope for preferred results in the upcoming series. The hosts will be aware of the challenge that England brings in T20Is, but will back their skills and get the home advantage.

Meanwhile, the visitors drew the recent T20I series against South Africa and are in great spirits ahead of the three-match tie. The Jacob Bethell-led team will be aware of the tricky conditions but will back their talent to tackle the opposition.

The Dublin surface has the reputation of producing slow wickets, but batting will be pretty easy on that pitch due to the shorter boundaries, and a run-fest can be expected. The bowlers must maintain consistency in their lines and lengths in order to get some assistance from this wicket that largely favours the batters. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will elect to bowl first.

Paul Stirling(c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w), Ben Calitz, George Dockrell, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Benjamin White, Jordan Neil, Craig Young

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell (C), Tom Banton, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood

England's Phil Salt could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Ireland. Salt in the last T20I series against South Africa at home was the highest run-scorer for his team. In two games, he scored 141 runs at an average of 141.00. The right-hand batter will be looking to play the same brand of cricket in the coming series.

England's Sam Curran could be the best bowler in the upcoming clash against Ireland. With the track helping the pacer, Curran will be looking to make good use of the conditions. The left-arm seamer is coming off good performances in the South Africa series and will look to continue the same form.

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.