The England Women’s cricket team will kick off their ODI series against Ireland Women on September 1, with the first match taking place in Leicester. This series consists of three One Day Internationals, with subsequent matches scheduled for Derby on September 3 and Worcester on September 6.
Each of the first two ODIs is set to commence at 1 PM local time (5:30 PM IST), while the final match will start earlier at 11 AM local time (3:30 PM IST). This series is part of the Women’s Championship, a crucial tournament that serves as qualification for the ODI World Cup scheduled for 2029.
England will be without their regular captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, who has been dealing with a recurring calf injury. Sciver-Brunt's absence is notable as she missed the initial matches of the T20 World Cup and had limited participation in The Hundred tournament. Alongside her, key players Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone, and Dani Wyatt-Hodge have also been rested for this series.
On the other hand, Ireland arrives in England following a disappointing series against the West Indies, where they suffered a clean sweep in their first assignment of the Women’s Championship. The Irish team will be captained by Gabi Lewis and will miss the services of Alana Dalzell, Sarah Forbes, and Aimee Maguire due to injuries. However, all-rounder Arlene Kelly is set to make her return after recovering from an injury that sidelined her during the West Indies series.
Where to Watch the ENG-W vs IRE-W ODIs Live
For fans in the United Kingdom, all three ODIs will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with additional live streaming available on NOW TV. In Ireland, viewers can catch the action on Sky Sports Mix or Sky Sports Cricket.
Fans in the United States and Canada can stream the matches via Prime Video, which offers a Willow TV add-on subscription for cricket coverage. Details regarding broadcast options in other countries will be updated as they become available.
This series is significant for both teams as they aim to enhance their standings in the Women’s Championship, making every match a crucial encounter in the lead-up to the World Cup qualification.
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