The Tri-Nation T20I Series 2026 moves forward with the third match of the tour set to be played between Ireland Women (IRE W) and Pakistan Women (PAK W) at Castle Avenue in Dublin on Sunday, May 31.

Ireland Women faced a huge eight-wicket loss against the West Indies Women in the series opener on Thursday. They failed to contain the meagre total against the Caribbean side and did not hold onto any momentum, which eventually got them off to a losing start in the tri-nation series. However, they will look to bounce back and grab a crucial win.

Pakistan Women, on the other hand, will be playing the upcoming clash on the back of a disappointing loss against the Hayley Matthews-led unit. With chances being extremely low, the Women in Green would want to hold onto opportunities and grab crucial points on the board to make their debut on the leaderboard in the series. 

IRE W vs PAK W Match Details

Castle Avenue, Dublin: Pitch Report

The previous clash held at the Castle Avenue in Dublin proved that the surface here offers an excellent amount of assistance for the teams that opt to bat first. A big score can be put up on the cards before the pitch starts to get slower in nature in terms of the pace and bounce on offer. The captain winning the toss should look to set up a big total and defend it in the second innings.

IRE W vs PAK: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

IRE W vs PAK W: Predicted Playing XIs

Ireland Women

Amy Hunter, Alana Dalzell, Rebecca Stokell, Orla Prendergast (C), Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Ava Canning, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Cara Murray

Pakistan Women

Muneeba Ali (WK), Gul Feroza, Saira Jabeen, Ayesha Zafar, Rameen Shamim, Iram Javed, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (C), Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

IRE W vs PAK W: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Aliya Riaz

While the Pakistanis lost their campaign opener against the Caribbean team, Aliya Riaz found her comfort zone in the middle and went on to compile a 37-run knock in the middle. This clearly indicates that the batter is in good rhythm at the moment and can bat in adverse conditions as well. Pakistan will be banking on her contributions to come out on top on Sunday.

Probable Best Bowler: Ava Canning

Out of a few things that have been positive for the Irishwomen in the ongoing series, the form of Ava Canning has been impressive. Against the West Indies, she delivered a tight four-over spell, giving away just 16 runs, while also picking up two crucial breakthroughs for her side. She is expected to bowl a memorable spell against Pakistan as well.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

England’s international summer officially kicks off on Sunday, May 10, when the Women’s side takes on New Zealand in the first One Day International (ODI) at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. 

England have not played an international game since their 2025 World Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of South Africa towards the end of October 2025. The series will also see them with a new captain in Charlie Dean, with Nat Sciver-Brunt unavailable for selection after sustaining a calf injury.

New Zealand, on the other hand, come into this series after beating South Africa 2-1 on home soil. Their last ODI was back in April when they defeated the visitors by 66 runs in Wellington.

ENG W vs NZ W: Match Details

Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street: Pitch Report

The Riverside Ground, like any other ground in England, does offer assistance to the fast bowlers early in the innings, thanks to the weather conditions. The side winning the toss, however, should decide to bat first and make the most of the fresh wicket. In men’s ODI, the average first innings score at the venue is 242.

ENG W vs NZ W: Head-to-Head ODI Record

ENG W vs NZ W: Predicted Playing XIs

England Women:

Amy Jones (WK), Kira Chathli, Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Emma Lamb, Charlie Dean (C), Danielle Gibson, Issy Wong, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

New Zealand Women:

Melie Kerr (C), Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (WK), Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold

ENG W vs NZ W: Probable Best Performer of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Melie Kerr

New Zealand captain Melie Kerr has been in sensational form with the bat ever since he took over the captaincy earlier this year. During the second ODI against South Africa, the right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 179 to help her side chase down 347, the highest in the women’s game. 

Probable Best Bowler: Lauren Bell

Following a successful stint in the Women’s Premier League, Lauren Bell went on to represent Hampshire in two Metro Bank One Day Cup matches. She had an excellent start to her summer, taking a career-best 5 for 22 against Durham in Southampton. The 25-year-old will once again be tasked to lead England’s seam-bowling attack. 

For yet another enthralling encounter in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, it will be Rajasthan Royals (RR) hosting Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, for Match No. 52 of the tournament on Saturday, May 09.

Rajasthan Royals started off their IPL campaign on a winning note but lost the plot thereafter. In their last five matches, the Royals have lost three games. They arrive at the clash on the back of a seven-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals. With the race for the playoffs getting tricky, the Riyan Parag-led side will be hoping to tick all the boxes and make a top-four entry.

Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have been enjoying a decent run of late despite a sedated start. After seven matches, GT had won only three but had made a terrific comeback in the next three encounters with a hat-trick of wins. The Shubman Gill-led team will look to build their winning momentum further and solidify their position for the playoffs.

RR vs GT: Match Details

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur: Pitch Report

The record of the 2026 season shows that chasing teams have been victorious. The pitch is considered to be of a flat nature, with no target looking like an above-par one. Targets in excess of 220 have been chased on both occasions at the venue here, and it becomes a no-brainer choice to be batting second for the upcoming clash.

RR vs GT: Head-to-Head record

RR vs GT: Predicted Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger

Impact Player: Tushar Deshpande

Gujarat Titans 

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Manav Suthar

Impact Player: Mohammed Siraj

RR vs GT: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Shubman Gill

GT skipper Shubman Gill has looked in good form with the bat but is yet to bat at his full potential. He has often got dismissed after good starts, but this time round, the Fazilka-born will look to capitalise on them and build a big innings. With 378 runs in the tournament already, it will be mouthwatering to see runs flow of Gill’s blade on Saturday.

Probable Best Bowler: Jofra Archer

While no bowler enjoys his time bowling in Jaipur, the skills that Jofra Archer offers with his raw pace and aggression make him the player to watch out for in the upcoming contest. Archer has looked like the best pacer for RR by a distance and has picked wickets for fun. He has picked 15 wickets in IPL 2026, the most for RR this season, and has contained the flow of runs in the league, which has been a high-scoring affair.

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match