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 Ireland vs West Indies 

 Fantasy Teams Prediction 


 🏏 Match Details: 

Match:  Ireland vs West Indies
Time:    21 May, 03:15 PM (IST) ⏰
Series:   West Indies tour of Ireland, 2025 🏆
Venue:  The Village, Dublin 🏟️
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 📌 Match Info: 

  • Ireland and West Indies are set to face off in the first ODI of their three-match series on Wednesday, May 21st. The game will be held at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin, with the action beginning at 3:15 PM IST.

    As anticipation builds for this opening encounter, we bring you a detailed fantasy preview featuring Dream11 tips, key player picks, pitch conditions, and the best possible fantasy lineups for the match.

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 📡 Live Streaming: 

🎥 The match will be live telecast on Fancode 📲

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 🌤️ Weather & Pitch Report: 

 🌤️ Weather Report: 

  • Weather in Dublin, US is clean. The temperature is expected to around 21°C on the match day with 73% humidity and 5.8 km/h wind speed. And the Visiblity is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.


 🏟️ Pitch Analysis: 

  • The pitch at the Malahide Cricket Club Ground is batting-friendly and should help the batsmen once again. Pacers may receive some assistance in the latter half of the contest, while spinners will be effective in the middle overs.

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 🚨 Team News: 

🔵 Ireland (IRE):

  • Ireland heads into the series against West Indies after a disappointing ODI series loss to Zimbabwe. With a less-than-favorable head-to-head record, they enter this contest under pressure. However, the team will be eager to turn the page, overcome recent struggles, and deliver a strong performance in this new challenge.


🔴 West Indies (WI)

  • Meanwhile, West Indies are gearing up for their first white-ball series of the year. With a strong record against Ireland in previous encounters, they’ll be looking to maintain their upper hand and assert their dominance in the upcoming matches.



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IRE
1. Paul Stirling(C), 2. Andrew Balbirnie, 3. Curtis Campher, 4. Harry Tector, 5. Lorcan Tucker(WK), 6. George Dockrell, 7. Andy McBrine, 8. Craig Young, 9. Joshua Little, 10. Liam McCarthy, 11. Barry McCarthy

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WI
1. Evin Lewis, 2. Brandon King, 3. Keacy Carty, 4. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 5. Roston Chase, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Justin Greaves, 9. Gudakesh Motie, 10. Alzarri Joseph, 11. Shamar Joseph

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🏅 Winning Chances:

Ireland has been performing well in their recent games, making them strong contenders to secure a victory in this match.

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 🌟 Team Combo: 

 🔵 Ireland (IRE) 

🔝 Opening Batters
Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie will open the innings for Ireland. Both are very talented players known for their attacking innings. Andrew Balbirnie was the highest fantasy points scorer in the previous match.

🔥 One-Down Batter
Curtis Campher will bat at No. 3 and act as the backbone of the batting lineup, stabilizing the innings if early wickets fall.

Middle-Order Batters
Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker will strengthen the middle order for Ireland.

Captain
Paul Stirling will lead the Ireland side. Apart from captaincy, he is also a reliable and impactful batter.

🧤 Wicketkeeper
Lorcan Tucker will keep wickets for Ireland.

🔄 Spin Bowlers
George Dockrell and Andy McBrine will handle the spin bowling duties for the team.

🔥 Pace Bowlers
Joshua Little and Craig Young will spearhead the pace attack for Ireland.

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 🔵 West Indies (WI) 

🔝 Opening Batters
Evin Lewis and Brandon King will open the innings for West Indies. Both are very talented players known for their attacking batting style.

🔥 One-Down Batter
Keacy Carty will be the backbone of the batting lineup, stabilizing the innings if early wickets fall.

Middle-Order Batters
Shai Hope and Roston Chase will strengthen the middle order for West Indies.

Captain
Shai Hope will lead the West Indies side. Apart from captaincy, he is also the team’s wicketkeeper.

🧤 Wicketkeeper
Shai Hope will handle wicketkeeping duties for West Indies.

🔄 Spin Bowlers
Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase will manage the spin bowling. Gudakesh Motie was the highest fantasy points scorer in the previous match.

🔥 Pace Bowlers
Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph will lead the pace attack for the team.

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 ⚡ Key Players to Watch: 

🔵 Ireland (IRE):

🌀 Andy McBrine
📊 Recent Performance: [(32, 1W), 1W, (14, 1W), 1W, 0W]
A dependable all-rounder who contributes in both departments. McBrine’s consistency with the ball and useful runs make him a smart fantasy pick.

🔥 Craig Young
📊 Recent Bowling: [3W, 1W, 3W, 1W, 2W]
One of Ireland’s most reliable pacers, Young has been consistently taking wickets and is a top pick for the bowling department.

🏏 Curtis Campher
📊 Recent Scores: [44, 34, (17, 1W), 20, 49]
Campher is a key middle-order contributor and a handy bowler. His all-round abilities make him a fantasy favourite.

💥 Harry Tector
📊 Recent Scores: [39, 60, 20, 12, 16]
Tector has been a steady run-scorer for Ireland. His ability to build innings makes him a crucial batter in the middle order.

Andrew Balbirnie
📊 Recent Scores: [0W, 45, 1, 20, 0]
A seasoned campaigner, Balbirnie can anchor the innings. While his form is mixed, he remains a threat at the top.

🎯 Joshua Little
📊 Recent Bowling: [1W, 0W, 0W, 0W]
A pace spearhead for Ireland, Little can deliver early breakthroughs despite a quiet run lately.


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🔵 West Indies (WI):

💥 Evin Lewis
📊 Recent Scores: [49, 16, 29*, 68, 3]
Known for his explosive starts, Lewis can take the game away in the powerplay with his aggressive strokeplay.

🔥 Romario Shepherd
📊 Recent Performance: [(33, 2W), 0W, (22, 1W), 0W, 1W]
An impactful all-rounder, Shepherd can contribute quick runs and pick up key wickets—ideal for fantasy contests.

🌀 Gudakesh Motie
📊 Recent Bowling: [[1W, 1W], 1W, 2W, 0W, 1W]
Motie has been consistently among the wickets and is a go-to spinner in the West Indies lineup.

Brandon King
📊 Recent Scores: [0, 8, 1, 15, 82]
Though inconsistent, King’s explosive 82 shows he can be a match-winner on his day.

🎯 Alzarri Joseph
📊 Recent Bowling: [1W, 1W, 0W, 0W, 2W]
A key figure in the pace department, Joseph is known for his wicket-taking ability with the new ball and at the death.

🏏 Shai Hope
📊 Recent Scores: [3, 17*, 86, 14*, 54]
The captain and wicketkeeper, Hope has been in fine form with the bat and brings great value with his consistency and leadership.

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 🎯 C/VC Fantasy Picks: 

🌟 Curtis Campher
Fantasy Points: 0 | Credibility Rating: 8
A valuable all-rounder, Campher contributes with both bat and ball. His ability to change the course of the game makes him a differential pick for vice-captaincy in grand leagues.

🔥 Romario Shepherd
Fantasy Points: 0 | Credibility Rating: 8
Shepherd’s hard-hitting lower-order batting and knack for picking up crucial wickets make him an ideal captain or vice-captain option, especially in high-risk formats.

🌟 Harry Tector
Fantasy Points: 0 | Credibility Rating: 8.5
A consistent performer in Ireland’s batting unit, Tector offers stability and scoring potential. A safe vice-captaincy pick for small leagues.

👑 Andrew Balbirnie
Fantasy Points: 0 | Credibility Rating: 8.5
Balbirnie’s experience and top-order presence make him a solid captaincy choice. He can play anchor innings and build strong fantasy points over time.

🚀 Brandon King
Fantasy Points: 0 | Credibility Rating: 8.5
King’s explosive batting style and ability to dominate the powerplay make him a powerful vice-captain pick in grand leagues.

🎯 Shai Hope
Fantasy Points: 0 | Credibility Rating: 9
The West Indies skipper is a consistent run-scorer and also handles wicketkeeping duties. His all-round fantasy value makes him one of the safest captaincy options in any format.

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 🧠 Expert Tip: 

💥 Top Batting Core Picks:
Build your fantasy batting lineup around Harry Tector and Brandon King.Harry Tector: One of Ireland’s most consistent batters, Tector is known for anchoring the innings and scoring big in the middle overs. A go-to pick for stability.
Brandon King: A dynamic West Indies opener capable of explosive starts. If he gets going, he can rack up points quickly in the powerplay.

🔥 Captain/Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain (Small Leagues): 🧢 Shai Hope – The West Indies captain is in great touch and offers dual value with both batting and wicketkeeping. A safe and consistent option for small league C/VC roles.
Grand League C/VC Punt: 👑 Curtis Campher – An underrated all-rounder from Ireland who can deliver with both bat and ball. Ideal for high-risk, high-reward fantasy players targeting grand league glory.

⚡ Bowling Boosters:
Craig Young: A wicket-taking machine for Ireland, especially dangerous in helpful home conditions. His ability to strike early and at the death makes him a fantasy asset.
Gudakesh Motie: A rising star in the West Indies spin department, Motie has consistently taken key wickets. Great value pick, especially if the pitch offers turn.

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 🤼 Squads: 

 ✨ Ireland (IRE) Squad: 

Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling(C), Lorcan Tucker(WK), George Dockrell, Joshua Little, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Curtis Campher, Matthew Humphreys, Tom Mayes, Cade Carmichael, Liam McCarthy

 ✨ West Indies (WI) Squad: 

Shai Hope(WK)(C), Evin Lewis, Roston Chase, Brandon King, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Mathew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Jewel Andrew(WK), Amir Jangoo

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⚡ Final Check Reminder:
Don’t forget to review the Final Team section in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make any necessary adjustments based on toss results and player availability!


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🎯 Expected Overs Distribution

3️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Mumbai Indians (MI)
📅 Date: May 11, 2025
🏏 PBKS: 157/7 (16 overs)
🏏 MI: 139/8 (16 overs)
✅ Result: Punjab Kings won by 18 runs

4️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
📅 Date: May 5, 2024
🏏 PBKS: 139/9 (20 overs)
🏏 CSK: 167/9 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 28 runs

5️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
📅 Date: May 9, 2024
🏏 PBKS: 181/10 (17 overs)
🏏 RCB: 241/7 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 60 runs


Note: These statistics are based on available match data from the 2024 and 2025 IPL seasons.

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🌟 PBKS Player Matchups Breakdown

🧢 Prabhsimran Singh: VS
💣 Axar Patel: 24 R, 26 B, 1 W
🔁 V Nigam: —
💥 D Chameera: 23 R, 9 B, 0 W
💣 Kuldeep Yadav: 44 R, 29 B, 1 W
🔁 M Starc: —
💥 Mohit Sharma: 16 R, 10 B, 1 W
💣 T Natarajan: 21 R, 17 B, 1 W
💥 Mukesh Kumar: 0 R, 3 B, 1 W

🔥 Players' Recent Form & H2H

🔴 PBKS Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against DC

🧢 Prabhsimran Singh (RHB):
⚡ H2H: 4 I, 163 R, 40.8 A, 139.3 SR
🔥 VENUE: 5 I, 151 R, 30.2 A, 157.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 32 I, 982 R, 31.7 A, 150.4 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 32 I, 723 R, 24.9 A, 144.6 SR
💥 SMT 2024: 6 M, 6 I, 207 R, 34.50 A, 165.60 SR
🔥 T20I:
💣 T20D: 99 M, 98 I, 2810 R, 32.29 A, 149.07 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 14 I, 334 R, 23.85 A, 156.80 SR
🔥 This Season: 11 M, 11 I, 437 R, 39.72 A, 170.03 SR
💥 RM: 5, 69, 17, 0, 42, 30, 13, 33, 83, 54, 91

🧢 Josh Inglis (RHB):
⚡ H2H:
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 30 R, 30.0 A, 214.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 55 I, 1340 R, 27.3 A, 143.6 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 46 I, 1239 R, 35.4 A, 150.4 SR
🔥 T20I: 29 M, 28 I, 706 R, 30.69 A, 156.88 SR
💣 T20D: 145 M, 137 I, 3462 R, 30.10 A, 147.82 SR
⚡ This Season: 6 M, 6 I, 92 R, 23.0 A, 139.39 SR
🔥 RM: 2, 14, 29, 11, 6, 30

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🟣 DC Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against PBKS

🧢 Tristan Stubbs (RHB)
⚡ H2H: 1 I, 5 R, 5.0 A, 62.5 SR
🔥 VENUE: -
💣 1st Innings: 33 I, 769 R, 40.5 A, 148.5 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 1 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 28 I, 659 R, 31.4 A, 153.6 SR
🔥 T20I: 35 M, 29 I, 670 R, 29.13 A, 134.80 SR
💣 T20D: 133 M, 120 I, 2829 R, 32.51 A, 146.05 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 13 I, 378 R, 54.0 A, 190.90 SR
💥 In This Season: 11 M, 10 I, 259 R, 51.80 A, 151.46 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 0 W
💥 RM: 34+28/0(1), 21, 24, 38, 1, 34+12/0(1), 31, DNB, 34, 1, 41

🧢 Mukesh Kumar (RAM)
⚡ H2H: 2 I, 5 O, 2 W
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 4 O, 1 W
💣 1st Innings: 20 I, 64 O, 21 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 16 I, 57 O, 18 W
🔥 T20I: 17 M, 17 I, 54 O, 20 W
⚡ T20D: 75 M, 75 I, 251 O, 80 W
💥 In This Season: 10 M, 10 I, 31.3 O, 9 W
💥 RM: 22/1(2), 17/0(2), 36/1(4), 26/1(3), 38/1(4), 31/0(3), 40/1(4), 33/4(4), 51/0(3.3), 17/0(2)

Watch the Final Team Section for Our Grand League & Small League Final Team

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Toss:



Confirmed Lineups: available soon

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IRE
1. Paul Stirling(C), 2. Andrew Balbirnie, 3. Curtis Campher, 4. Harry Tector, 5. Lorcan Tucker(WK), 6. George Dockrell, 7. Andy McBrine, 8. Craig Young, 9. Joshua Little, 10. Liam McCarthy, 11. Barry McCarthy

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WI
1. Evin Lewis, 2. Brandon King, 3. Keacy Carty, 4. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 5. Roston Chase, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Justin Greaves, 9. Gudakesh Motie, 10. Alzarri Joseph, 11. Shamar Joseph


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🔄 Team Update Reminder:
This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!

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🏏 Dream Team Guide: Build Your Winning Squad!
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Apply the below strategies to make your best dream team after the toss

🎯 Smart Strategies for Fantasy Success

1️⃣ Small League to GL Masterplan

  • Pick an after-toss small league final team and rotate C/VC Options or Pick your own Risky C/VC.
  • Add 1-2 punt player — someone unexpected who might outperform.

2️⃣ Mega Grand League Combinations

  • Create one-sided winning teams for both sides based on toss and pitch insights.

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🔄 Important Adjustments

  • Make changes if any player is absent after the toss.
  • GL Team Guide images are for reference only — tweak your team as needed.
  • High-Risk Alert: Grand League teams can be risky. Play at your own discretion.
  • Final Team Update: Check back in the last 15 minutes before the match starts for final adjustments.
  • Experiment with alternate combos — swap 1-2 players using this guide for better odds.
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🔥 Top Tips for Team Building

✅ Check player form — in-form players score more.
✅ Analyze pitch & weather — conditions influence performance.
✅ Follow team updates — last-minute changes matter.
✅ Study head-to-head records — track rival performances.
✅ Spot key players — captains, finishers, and strike bowlers.
✅ C/VC Selection is Crucial — double points can turn the tables.
✅ Balance is key — combine batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, and keepers.
✅ Confirm player availability — avoid picking absent players.
✅ Research stats & expert opinions — data fuels winning strategies.

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🎉 Good Luck, Fantasy Champs! 🥳


⚠️ Disclaimer

  • Fantasy Cricket blends skill and luck — we cover the skill, luck is up to you!
  • Expected Playing XI is based on expert knowledge — adapt after the toss.
  • No strategy is foolproof — monitor the match and tweak your team live.

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🔄 Team Update Reminder:
This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!

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💪 About the Prime Team

The "Prime Team" is a carefully curated fantasy squad designed to give you an edge over the competition. It’s built on a foundation of data-driven insights and expert analysis, aiming to maximize your points haul in every match.


🧠 What Makes a Prime Team?

✅ Current Form — Players in top form are more likely to deliver consistent performances.

✅ Performance Stats — Deep analysis of batting averages, bowling economy, strike rates, and fantasy points per match.

✅ Match Conditions — Pitch behavior, weather reports, and venue stats are crucial for predicting player performance.

✅ Head-to-Head Records — Track how players perform against specific teams or bowlers.

✅ Player Roles — Identifying key roles like finishers, powerplay strikers, death-over specialists, and all-rounders.

✅ Toss Impact — First innings vs. chasing team behavior affects player output.

✅ Recent Team Strategies — Analyzing batting order changes, bowling rotation, and captaincy tactics.

✅ Injury & Replacement Updates — Stay ahead with real-time info on player fitness and last-minute swaps.

✅ Punt Players — A high-risk, high-reward pick that can turn the tide in Grand Leagues.

✅ C/VC Picks — Choosing a captain and vice-captain strategically for double and 1.5x points boosts.


🎯 Prime Team Goal:

  • Maximize Fantasy Points — Every player is picked to balance consistency with explosiveness.
  • Outsmart Opponents — A mix of safe performers and differential picks helps you gain an edge.
  • Adaptability — It is Designed to be easily tweaked after the toss based on the final playing XI and pitch report.

✨ Good luck! May your Dream Team rise to the top! ✨
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