England will square off against Ireland in the third and final ODI of the Ireland tour of England 2023. The decisive game will be played at County Ground, Bristol, on Tuesday (September 26).
As the first match was washed out due to rain, England emerged victors in the second ODI at Trent Bridge on Saturday. On being invited to bat first, Zak Crawley-led side posted a remarkable total of 334 runs, and in turn, bundled the guests on 286, marking a 48-run victory and establishing an undefeatable lead of 1-0.
While the English side will be keen on winning the upcoming clash and sweeping the series, Ireland will be determined to make a bounce back, ensuring a competitive conclusion to their tour of England.
ODI Stats and Records at Bristol County Ground:
- Total matches: 35
- Matches won batting first: 16
- Matches won bowling first: 17
- Average 1st Inns scores: 241
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 212
- Highest total recorded: 373/5 (50 Overs) by England Women vs South Africa Women
- Lowest total recorded: 92/10 (24.5 Overs) by Zimbabwe vs England
- Highest score chased: 359/4 (44.5 Overs) by England vs Pakistan
- Lowest score defended: 182/10 (50 Overs) by New Zealand vs England
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Bristol County Ground Pitch Report:
The pitch conditions at County Ground in Bristol appear to be favourable for batters. The new ball behaves predictably, offering a good bounce and allowing batters to confidently play their shots right from the beginning of their innings. Moreover, as the match progresses and the lights come on, the pitch stabilizes, making it even more conducive for batting during the evening. The average first-innings score in ODIs on this venue is 241.
Bristol Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for the 3rd ODI between England and Ireland at Bristol indicates a high likelihood of rain, with a 70% chance of precipitation. The humidity is expected to be relatively high at 78%, which might add discomfort for players and spectators. Additionally, moderate winds will blow at a speed of 27 kilometres per hour, which could influence playing conditions.
ENG vs IRE, probable playing XI, 3rd ODI
England: Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Zak Crawley (c), Ben Duckett, Sam Hain, Jamie Smith (wk), Brydon Carse, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Matthew Potts, George Scrimshaw
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Josh Little