Ireland women will play against Pakistan Women in the first T20I of the three-match series on August 6 at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. The match is scheduled to start at 8:30 IST. Ireland comes into this game with strong recent form, winning all five of their last T20I matches. Their most recent series win was against Zimbabwe, where they won 3-0. Gaby Lewis and Cara Murray played key roles in those wins. On the other hand, Pakistan women are looking to bounce back. They have won just one of their last five matches. This will also be their return to the T20Is after their group-stage exit in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. The pitch in Belfast has been fairly balanced in recent games, with an average score of 170 runs; however, spinners have had more success than pacers here.
So, coming into this match, both teams will seek a win for the same reason: to open the series on a winning note. Both teams know the importance of this game. With this, fans can expect to see an intense and competitive match between the two. The IR-W vs PK-W match is scheduled at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast on Wednesday, 6th August, starting at 8:30 PM IST. So, with that, now let’s look at the best fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, and captaincy choices for the IR-W vs PK-W 1st T20I match in the series.
IR-W vs PK-W Match Details, 1st T20I match Pakistan Women tour of Ireland, 2025
| League | Pakistan Women tour of Ireland, 2025 |
| Match | Ireland Women vs Pakistan Women, 1st T20I |
| Time | 8:30 PM IST, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 |
| Venue | Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast |
IR-W vs PK-W Pitch Report at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast:
The pitch at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, has assistance for pacers, with spinners also drawing enough from it. During the recent Test between India and India at the venue, the visitors went with two spinners; however, the pacers got enough from the surface. The same is likely to be in the T20I series, with pacers likely to enjoy their time at the venue. With moisture conditions, the ground is likely to give a slight edge to the spin bowlers, but depending on the weather conditions, the ground conditions may play differently. The venue has historically favoured chasing teams, with sides batting second winning 8 of the 14 T20 matches played here, which translates to a 53 per cent success rate. Overall, the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast pitch has been known to be a batting-friendly surface and has been kinder to the batters as the game progresses.
IR-W vs PK-W 1st T20I: Batters to watch(Recent Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
| Gaby Lewis | IRE-W | 10 | 447 | 49.67 | 133.83 |
| Orla Prendergast | IRE-W | 10 | 335 | 37.22 | 129.34 |
| Muneeba Ali | PAK-W | 10 | 254 | 31.75 | 109.01 |
| Fatima Sana | PAK-W | 9 | 188 | 47.00 | 142.42 |
IR-W vs PK-W 1st T20I: Bowlers to watch(Recent Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
| Orla Prendergast | IRE-W | 10 | 17 | 6.80 | 12.29 |
| Arlene Kelly | IRE-W | 9 | 10 | 6.48 | 17.40 |
| Sadia Iqbal | PAK-W | 10 | 20 | 5.56 | 11.70 |
| Nashra Sandhu | PAK-W | 10 | 9 | 5.45 | 25.33 |
IR-W vs PK-W Prediction 2025: Small League & Grand League Teams
We have outlined the top fantasy picks for you to consider adding to your team for today’s match. If you’re interested in participating in mega leagues on fantasy platforms, take a look at our Grand League Team below to finalize today’s IR-W vs PK-W fantasy team.
IR-W vs PK-W Today Small League Team:
IR-W vs PK-W Today Grand League Team:
IR-W vs PK-W 1st T20I match Captain and Vice Captain choices
| Role | Players |
| Captain | Gaby Lewis, Muneeba Ali |
| Vice-Captain | Nida Dar, Orla Prendergast |
Try rotating the mentioned players across multiple fantasy teams to boost your chances of scoring big. Creating different combinations enhances your chances of winning. Use these IR-W vs PK-W Fantasy tips to create your fantasy team and to build your lineup today.
IR-W vs PK-W Predicted Playing XI
Ireland Women Playing XI: Gaby Lewis (C), Amy Hunter, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Freya Sargent, Jane Maguire.
Pakistan Women Playing XI: Muneeba Ali, Eyman Fatima, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Najiha Alvi, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (C), Tuba Hassan, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.
Disclaimer: This fantasy cricket advice is based on the author’s analysis, experience, and publicly available data. Users are advised to use this information as a guide and make their own informed decisions. Crichourly does not support or provide insider information and is not liable for any financial losses resulting from the team selections.
