Cricket Match Prediction | West Indies tour of Ireland, 2025 | Ireland vs West Indies | 3rd T20I | June 15 – WI Eye Series Win in 3rd T20I Against IRE Amidst Weather Uncertainty.

IRE vs WI Match Analysis

The culmination of the West Indies’ white-ball tour arrives on Sunday, 15 June 2025, with the decisive 3rd T20 International against Ireland, scheduled for a 3 pm local start (14:00 UTC / 7:30 pm IST) at the Bready Cricket Club in Magheramason, Northern Ireland. Rain marred the first two matches, both abandoned without a ball, elevating this clash into a high-stakes finale where both sides will vie for bragging rights and momentum ahead of the international summer.

Ireland fields a balanced, aggressive T20 side under Paul Stirling’s leadership, blending experienced seamers Adair and McCarthy with dynamic batters Stirling, the Tector brothers, and wicketkeeper Tucker, showcasing strategic depth and home‐grown resilience.

The West Indies arrive in Ireland with a formidable T20 squad led by captain Shai Hope, bolstered by power-hitters like Evin Lewis and Rovman Powell, complemented by versatile all-rounders (Holder, Shepherd, Hosein) and a sharp bowling attack featuring Joseph and Motie.

IRE vs WI Team Preview & Squads

Ireland

George Dockrell has emerged as a vital contributor for Ireland in recent T20Is, amassing 151 runs in his last 10 matches at an impressive average of 37.75 and a strike rate of 141.12. In contrast, Paul Stirling, despite his experience, has struggled for consistency, managing 135 runs at 16.88 with a strike rate of 120.53.

Mark Adair has been IRE’s standout bowler in recent T20Is, claiming 13 wickets in 7 matches with an excellent economy of 6.98 and a superb strike rate of 12.76. Barry McCarthy has provided steady support, picking up 5 wickets in 5 games at an economy of 7.25 and a strike rate of 22, offering control and breakthroughs.

Ireland Squads 

Ireland

Barry McCarthy, Gavin Hoey, Paul Stirling, Mark Adair, Lorcan Tucker, Liam McCarthy, Ross Adair, Matthew Humphreys, Ben White, Craig Young, George Dockrell, Josh Little, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Stephen Doheny, Tim Tector, Harry Tector 

West Indies

Rovman Powell has been a driving force in the West Indies’ T20I batting lineup, amassing 329 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 41.13 and a blistering strike rate of 144.29. Meanwhile, skipper Shai Hope has impressed with 169 runs in 6 games, averaging 33.80 and striking at an exceptional 156.48.

Akeal Hosein has been a key wicket-taker for the WI, securing 10 wickets in 7 matches with a tight economy of 7.04 and an impressive strike rate of 16.2. Romario Shepherd complements the attack with 8 wickets in 8 games, maintaining a solid economy of 10.67 and a strike rate of 18.62, providing crucial breakthroughs.

West Indies Squads 

West Indies

Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Sherfane Rutherford, Keacy Carty, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Rovman Powell, Jyd Goolie, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph      

Ireland vs West Indies outfield report 

Bready Cricket Club, Bready, Northern Ireland

Overcast skies with intermittent cloud cover throughout the day. Temperature will be peaking at 16–17°C (61–63°F) during the afternoon. Approximately a 52% chance of light showers between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, decreasing thereafter.

This is a bowler-friendly surface with assistance for seamers, especially early in the innings. The first Innings Average Score is approximately 123 runs. Given the overcast conditions and the pitch’s tendency to favor bowlers, winning the toss and opting to field first could be advantageous. Chasing under potentially drier conditions later in the game might offer a strategic edge.

IRE vs WI Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 5 clashes, WI won 1 of them and IRE won 1.

Ireland vs West Indies Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that the West Indies has a 52% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.