England will take on Ireland in the 1st T20I of the 2025 series on Wednesday, 17th September. The clash will be played at The Village, Dublin, with the first ball scheduled for 6:00 PM IST. Both teams will look to gain the upper hand in the opening encounter of the series. Ahead of the match, here’s a look at the pitch report, props, squads, head to head record, and match winner prediction for the England vs Ireland 1st T20I.
Ireland vs England Props
Stats
- Jos Buttler is the highest run scorer for England in with 3808 runs in 139 matches.
- Adil Rashid is the leading wicket taker for England with 137 wickets in 129 matches.
- Paul Stirling is the highest run scorer for Ireland with 3669 runs in 151 matches.
- Mark Adair is the leading wicket taker for Ireland with 128 wickets in 89 matches.
The Village, Dublin - Pitch Report
The Village, Dublin has generally provided a batting friendly surface over the last five T20 matches, with average first innings scores around 160–175 runs. The pitch offers consistent bounce and minimal lateral movement, making it easier for top order batters to settle in.
However, dew in evening games can make conditions favorable for batting second, as the ball skids onto the bat. Spinners have found some assistance in the middle overs, but overall, it’s a high scoring venue where the team winning the toss might prefer to chase, especially in day-night games.
Ireland vs England T20I Head to Head
In the two T20I matches played between England and Ireland, Ireland holds the upperhand with one win, while the other match ended in no result.
- Matches Played: 2
- Ireland Wins: 1
- England Wins: 0
- No Result: 1
Ireland vs England Squads
England Squad: Jacob Bethell(C), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Scott Currie, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Philip Salt, Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker, Tom Hartley, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
Ireland Squad : Ross Adair, Benjamin Calitz, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling (C), Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Matthew Humphreys, Jordan Neill, Lorcan Tucker, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Benjamin White.
Ireland vs England Match Winner Prediction
This series provides Ireland with a great chance to demonstrate their abilities on home turf, especially with the 2026 T20 World Cup on the horizon. However, they will be without key pace bowlers Josh Little, Mark Adair, and Fionn Hand, who are all out due to injuries.
Stepping into the breach is 22 year old left arm spinner Matthew Humphreys, who is expected to play a crucial role in Ireland’s bowling. Humphreys is known for his thoughtful approach to the game, often likening cricket to problem solving, a mindset that could prove vital against a strong England side.
England, meanwhile, arrive off the back of a commanding display against South Africa, where they put up a record breaking total of over 300 in a T20I. This performance highlights the strength of their batting unit, led by in-form stars such as Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, who have both been exceptional in recent matches.
Our Winner Projection : England to Win!
