The third fixture of the Evara Tri-Nation T20I women’s series kicked off on Monday at Dublin’s Castle Avenue, with pre-match action delivering an early strategic decision: West Indies Women won the coin toss and opted to take the batting crease first against host side Ireland Women.
Hosted on Irish soil, this round-robin clash brings together two competitive international sides, with full starting lineups confirmed ahead of the first ball. Under the leadership of captain Hayley Matthews, the West Indies named their full playing eleven, which features star all-rounder Deandra Dottin, veteran Stafanie Taylor, and wicket-keeper Shemaine Campbelle. The full West Indies squad is: Hayley Matthews (captain), Deandra Dottin, Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Jahzara Claxton, Shemaine Campbelle (wicket-keeper), Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Shawnisha Hector, Karishma Ramharack.
Leading out the home side, Ireland Women will field under captain Orla Prendergast, with their starting eleven including the experienced pairing of Arlene Kelly and Leah Paul, alongside wicket-keeper Coulter Reilly. Ireland’s full lineup reads: Arlene Kelly, Alana Dalzell, Rebecca Stokell, Orla Prendergast (captain), Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Coulter Reilly (wicket-keeper), Ava Canning, Lara McBride, Cara Murray.
The on-field officiating team for the fixture has also been formally confirmed. Azam Baig and Gareth Morrison will serve as the two on-field umpires, while Graham McCrea has been appointed as match referee for the contest, per source reporting from Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC).