Ireland and England will face each other in the first T20I of the three-match series at The Village in Dublin on Wednesday, September 17. The match will begin at 6:00 PM IST with the toss scheduled at 5:30 PM IST. Ireland enters the contest after a home T20I series loss against the West Indies, while England drew their most recent series against South Africa. The series will mark a fresh phase for England under new captain Jacob Bethell, as they test young talent against Paul Stirling’s experienced side.

Ireland vs England 1st T20I Live Streaming and Match details

Match: Ireland vs England, 1st T20I, England tour of Ireland 2025
Venue: The Village, Dublin
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 17, 6:00 PM IST
Broadcast: Not available on TV in India
Live Streaming: FanCode app and website

Ireland vs England 1st T20I Pitch report

The Dublin surface is known for slow wickets, but the shorter boundaries make batting easier. Runs are expected to flow, while bowlers will need to stick to consistent line and length for assistance. Captains are likely to prefer bowling first after winning the toss.

Ireland vs England 1st T20I Head-to-head record

• Matches played: 2
• Ireland wins: 1
• England wins: 0
• No result: 1
• First match: May 4, 2010
• Most recent match: October 26, 2022

Ireland vs England 1st T20I Probable Playing 11

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

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

Ireland vs England 1st T20I Players to watch

Probable best batter: Phil Salt – The right-hand batter was England’s top scorer in the recent South Africa series, making 141 runs in two games.

Probable best bowler: Sam Curran – The left-arm seamer, with recent strong form, is expected to benefit from Dublin’s conditions.

England will look to blend youth and experience with Bethell at the helm. Jordan Cox, MVP of The Hundred for Oval Invincibles, and debutant seamer Scott Currie are part of the squad. Ireland, backed by home advantage, will rely on Stirling’s leadership to test the visitors.

Ireland vs England T20I Squads

Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Barry McCarthy, Jordan Neil, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young

England: Jacob Bethell (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Scott Currie, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Philip Salt, Luke Wood, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran

Ireland vs England 1st T20I: Prediction

ChatGPT: England, with a fresh squad and depth in batting and bowling, start as favourites to win the opening game.

• They have a mix of experienced names like Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, and Adil Rashid along with emerging players such as Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, and Scott Currie.
  
  
• Phil Salt’s batting form gives them an edge at the top.
  
  
• Their bowling attack, led by Curran and Rashid, looks well balanced for Dublin conditions.
  
  

Ireland will rely heavily on Paul Stirling’s batting and home advantage, but England’s depth across departments makes them more likely to win.

Gemini Prediction: England to win
England's Strengths:
Batting Depth and Form: England has a strong batting lineup with players like Phil Salt and Jos Buttler. Salt is in exceptional form, having been the top scorer for England in their recent series against South Africa. The team also includes young, in-form talent like Jordan Cox, the MVP of The Hundred.

Balanced Squad: England's squad is a good blend of experienced players (Buttler, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid) and promising youth. This provides both stability and an aggressive edge.

Bowling Attack: The bowling unit, led by the in-form Sam Curran and experienced spinner Adil Rashid, is well-suited for the Dublin pitch conditions.

Ireland's Challenges:
Recent Performance: Ireland is coming off a home series loss to the West Indies, which may affect team morale.

Reliance on Key Players: Ireland will be heavily dependent on captain Paul Stirling to lead the batting attack. While he is a formidable player, England's deeper squad offers more varied threats.

Overall Prediction:

While Ireland has the home advantage and a past win against England to draw confidence from, England's recent form, the depth of their squad, and the individual brilliance of players like Phil Salt and Sam Curran make them the clear favorites to win the first T20I.