IRE vs WI 1st T20I Match Results

updated：Match abandoned due to rain (No toss).

Well, that was a washout—literally! The much-anticipated first T20I between Ireland and West Indies didn’t even make it to the toss, thanks to non-stop rain in Bready. Fans showed up hopeful, but the only thing on display was the ground covers and some soggy spirits. Still, it’s not all gloom and doom. There’s another game lined up for Saturday, and fingers (and toes) are crossed for better skies. Ireland were surely itching to recreate some 2022 World Cup magic, while West Indies were hoping to bounce back from their rough tour of England. Here’s hoping the sun shows up next time because we’re all ready for some actual cricket, not just weather updates!

👋 WELCOME

We’re at Bready for the first T20I of the three-match series between Ireland Men and West Indies Men!

It’s been wet so far, but hoping for an improvement later on 🤞

(We’ll update where we can) #BackingGreen @solar_failte ☘️🏏 pic.twitter.com/kQm3WazTsZ

— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) June 12, 2025

IRE vs WI 2025 1st T20I: Will West Indies stay unbeaten, or can Ireland break the curse?

Ireland and the West Indies will play a thrilling four-day T20I series from June 12th to June 15th, with all matches being hosted at Stormont Cricket Ground. This match will be the first game of the series. Ireland and the West Indies have faced each other at Stormont Cricket Ground six times in the past, with one match being abandoned due to rain. Out of the remaining five matches, West Indies won all of them. From 2017 to January 2022, West Indies remained unbeaten in this fixture. After a gap of three years, can Ireland secure a victory in this series?

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Ireland’s Key Players to Watch

• Paul Stirling – Even in T20s, Stirling’s brutal hitting in the Powerplay is Ireland’s biggest weapon. Stormont’s short boundaries mean his lofted drives and pulls could rack up 6s. Needs to fire for Ireland to compete.
• Ross Adair – A T20 specialist (unlike Tucker in ODIs), Adair’s strike rate (140+) and fearless approach complement Stirling. His aggressive start could exploit WI’s sometimes shaky new-ball bowling.
• Gareth Delany – A must in T20s—his leg-spin matches up well against WI’s right-handers (Pooran, Powell), and his cameos (e.g., 20 off 8) are game-changers.
• Josh Little – T20s demand his yorkers and slower balls. WI’s power hitters (Russell, Hetmyer) struggle under pressure, and Little’s variations are key.

West Indies’s Key Players to Watch

• Johnson Charles – Replaces Shai Hope (more ODI-suited) as a T20 specialist. His aggressive starts (like his 2023 CPL form) can take the game away early.
• Andre Russell – No explanation needed—T20 royalty. At Stormont, his six-hitting against Ireland’s weaker death bowling (except Little) could be brutal.
• Akeal Hosein – Ireland’s middle order (e.g., Dockrell) sometimes falters against left-arm spin. Hosein’s economy (often <7) builds pressure.
• Obed McCoy – Over Joseph in T20s for his cutters and deception. Stormont’s small boundaries need clever bowling—McCoy excels here.

IRE vs WI 2025 1st T20I Possible Squad List

IRE vs WI 2025 1st T20I – Preview & Match Details:

Match Name: West Indies tour of Ireland series

Match Date: 12th Jun 2025

Match Time: 07:30 PM IST

Competing Teams: Ireland vs West Indies 3rd T20I (IRE vs WI)

Venue: Stormont Cricket Ground, Belfast

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins.

IRE vs WI 2025 1st T20I – Venue: Stormont Cricket Ground

Stadium Capacity: Approximately 6,000 spectators

Stadium Address: Stormont Estate, Belfast, BT4 3TA, Northern Ireland

Stadium Features: Stormont Cricket Ground is a cricket stadium located in Northern Ireland, established in 1863 by the Civil Service Cricket Club. It is the oldest cricket ground in Northern Ireland. Initially, the ground was built to serve local cricket enthusiasts, but over time, Stormont Cricket Ground gradually became one of the key venues for hosting cricket matches in Ireland. In 2005, it hosted its first international match, an ODI between Ireland and Canada. Since then, Stormont Cricket Ground has become one of the main venues for international cricket events in Ireland, holding significant historical and developmental importance for cricket fans in Ireland.

All West Indies tour of Ireland Series Match:

• IRE vs WI 2025 2nd T20I of the West Indies tour of Ireland series on 06/14 at 07:30 PM IST
• IRE vs WI 2025 3rd T20I of the West Indies tour of Ireland series on 06/15 at 07:30 PM IST