ENG-W vs IRE-W Fantasy Prediction, 3rd ODI: England Women vs Ireland Women Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Worcester

England have already wrapped up this series 2-0, winning both matches comfortably despite fielding a young squad missing five senior players. Ireland’s second ODI defeat was even more one sided than the first, chasing 165 and losing by 44 runs. Charlie Dean continues to captain England for this dead rubber, and Gaby Lewis leads an Ireland side now on a five match losing streak stretching back through a difficult tour of the Caribbean. With the series already decided, the ENG-W vs IRE-W 3rd ODI Fantasy Team will focus on the key players and likely performers from both sides.

ENG-W vs IRE-W Match Details

Match: England Women vs Ireland Women
Series: Ireland Women tour of England 2026
Match: 3rd ODI
Date: Sunday, 6 September 2026
Time: 03:30 pm, 10:00 GMT
Venue: New Road, Worcester
Tournament: ICC Women’s Championship
Live Streaming: Sony LIV
TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Ten Network

Series Context

This match is a dead rubber. England have already secured the series with two wins from two, chasing down 281 in the opener and 165 in the second ODI at a canter. Every match still carries ICC Women’s Championship points, but the series result itself is no longer in doubt.

Recent Form

England Women have won two of their last three, both against Ireland in this series, and both with a rebuilt squad missing Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Amy Jones and Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Their only defeat in that stretch came in the deciding ODI of a series against New Zealand, when they collapsed to 181 all out.

Ireland Women have lost five matches in a row. Both defeats in this series were comprehensive, and before that they were beaten in every match of a three ODI series against West Indies at home, including two agonisingly close finishes, losing by a single wicket in the first match and by a single run in the second.

ENG-W vs IRE-W Head to Head Record

England lead the head to head 9-1 over the last 10 meetings, extended further after both wins in this series. Ireland’s only win in that stretch came via DLS in the third ODI of the 2024 series in Ireland, restricting England to 153.

ENG-W vs IRE-W Squads

England Women: Charlie Dean continues as captain in Nat Sciver-Brunt’s continued absence. Maia Bouchier and Sophia Dunkley lead the batting, with Alice Capsey, Danielle Gibson, Jodi Grewcock, Freya Kemp and Mady Villiers providing depth. Kira Chathli keeps wicket.

Full squad: Charlie Dean (c), Maia Bouchier, Kira Meghan Chathli (wk), Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophia Dunkley, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Jodi Grewcock, Freya Kemp, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Charis Pavely, Grace Potts, Mady Villiers, Isabelle Wong.

Ireland Women: Gaby Lewis captains the side, with Orla Prendergast as her regular deputy. Amy Hunter keeps wicket, and Leah Paul and Cara Murray add further batting experience. Arlene Kelly leads the seam bowling, and Kia McCartney offers a spin option.

Full squad: Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast, Christina Coulter Reilly, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter (wk), Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Kia McCartney, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector.

Pitch Report

New Road, Worcester has hosted three tracked matches in the women’s format, with the side batting first winning two of them. The average first innings score is 185, dropping to 177 in the second, indicating a venue that rewards a strong platform.

England hold the highest total here, 220/6 against India, which was also the highest successful chase. Pace has dominated heavily, taking 71 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches against 29 percent for spin, which should suit an England attack built around Lauren Filer and Isabelle Wong.

Weather Report

Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Early September conditions in Worcester are typically mild, and it is worth checking closer to the toss for an updated picture.

ENG-W vs IRE-W Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

England Women (ENG-W)

Maia Boucher: 45 Runs, 104 Runs,
Sophia Dunkley: 20 Runs, 73 Runs,
Alice Capsey: 1 Run, 41 Runs,
Freya Kemp: 29 Runs, 36 Runs,
Danielle Gibson: 36 Runs,
Issy Wong: 5 Wickets, 2 Wickets,
Mady Villers: 2 Wickets, 1 Wicket,
Tilly Corteen-Coleman: 2 Wickets, 0 Wickets,

Ireland Women (IRE-W)

Amy Hunter: 64 Runs, 62 Runs,
Gaby Mewis: 19 Runs, 69 Runs,
Orla Prendergast: 25 Runs, 19 Runs,
Leah Paul: 23 Runs, 29 Runs,
Kia McCartney: 2 Wickets,
Cara Murray: 1 Wicket, 3 Wickets,

Note: Player recent form is based on their latest appearances before the ENG-W vs IRE-W match and may be updated after the toss if required.

Probable Playing XIs

England Women (Probable): Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean (c), Alice Capsey, Danielle Gibson, Jodi Grewcock, Freya Kemp, Kira Meghan Chathli (wk), Mady Villiers, Grace Potts, Isabelle Wong.

Ireland Women (Probable): Gaby Lewis (c), Rebecca Stockell, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Amy Hunter (wk), Cara Murray, Georgina Dempsey, Alice Tector, Kia McCartney, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little.

These are estimates. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Gaby Lewis vs Lauren Filer: Lewis has carried much of Ireland’s batting hopes through this series, and Filer’s pace with the new ball on a ground that has heavily favoured seam is the first serious test she faces.

Orla Prendergast vs Sophia Dunkley: Two allrounders capable of shaping a match with either discipline in a dead rubber where both sides may look to try out different combinations.

Alice Capsey vs Arlene Kelly: Capsey has the game to attack early, and Kelly’s role at the top of Ireland’s attack has been a rare bright spot in a difficult series.

ENG-W vs IRE-W 3rd ODI Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Gaby Lewis (VC), Amy Hunter,

Batters: Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier,

All-rounders: Charlie Dean (C), Alice Capsey, Orla Prendergast, Danielle Gibson, Mady Villers,

Bowlers: Arlene Kelly, Isabelle Wong,

Dean gets the captaincy as England’s captain and an allrounder who bowls her overs and bats in the top order. Lewis is vice captain as Ireland’s captain and most consistent run scorer across a difficult series. The rest balances both top orders with the seam options, given how heavily pace has dominated at this ground.

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Match Prediction

With the series already decided, this match is about individual form and ICC Women’s Championship points rather than the result itself. England’s rebuilt squad has performed well throughout, and there is little reason to expect a different outcome here.

Ireland have had a torrid run, losing five straight including two brutally close defeats to West Indies before this tour even began. A response with the bat, in the way they showed in the first ODI of this series posting 281, would be a positive to take from an otherwise difficult few weeks.

England Women should complete a clean sweep, continuing the dominant recent form of a squad that has delivered results even without its usual senior core.

ENG-W vs IRE-W 3rd ODI Fantasy Team – FAQs

Q. Who will win the ENG-W vs IRE-W 3rd ODI today?
A. England are strong favourites. They have already won this series 2-0, and Ireland arrive on a five match losing streak.

Q. Has the ENG-W vs IRE-W series already been decided?
A. Yes. England won both the first and second ODIs, securing the series with a match still to play. This third ODI is a dead rubber, though ICC Women’s Championship points are still at stake.

Q. What is the ENG-W vs IRE-W Fantasy prediction for the 3rd ODI?
A. Charlie Dean and Gaby Lewis are the top captaincy picks. Orla Prendergast and Alice Capsey are strong differential options.

Q. What is the pitch report for New Road, Worcester?
A. It has favoured the team batting first, with an average first innings score of 185. Pace bowlers have taken 71 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches.

Q. What is the head to head record between England Women and Ireland Women?
A. England lead 9-1 over the last 10 meetings. Ireland’s only win in that stretch came via DLS in the 2024 series in Ireland.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the ENG-W vs IRE-W match?
A. Specific forecast figures were not available, though early September conditions in Worcester are typically mild. Check closer to the toss for an updated picture.