IRE vs ENG 1st T20I: Pitch Report & Weather Update – Malahide Stadium, England Tour of Ireland 2025
IRE vs ENG 1st T20I Pitch Report & Weather Update: Ireland will host England in the 1st T20I of the three-match series at The Village, Malahide, Dublin, on 17 September 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
As the England & Ireland cricket season nears its end, Ireland will look to extend their unbeaten T20I run against England, while the visitors aim to finally secure their first win in this format against their neighbours.
Here’s a detailed Pitch Report of the IRE vs ENG 1st T20I 2025, including the Weather forecast.
Malahide Pitch Report – IRE vs ENG 1st T20I
The surface at Malahide traditionally offers bounce and shots, making it a batsman-friendly ground. With fewer boundaries, power-hitters may have plenty of opportunities to score runs.
However, the recent monsoon season may leave some moisture on the wicket, which may help the fast bowlers to get movement in the light. Spinners will have to rely on tight lines, as the surface does not usually offer much turn.
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Batting Conditions: High-scoring; par score around 180–200 in T20Is.
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Pace Bowling: Early seam movement expected; variations at the death crucial.
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Spin Bowling: Limited assistance; economical bowling is more effective than wicket-taking.
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Boundary Size: Short square boundaries; six-hitting opportunities available.
Toss Prediction – IRE vs ENG
With a hint of moisture in the pitch, both captains are likely to prefer bowling first. Chasing under lights at Malahide has historically been easier, and dew could further tilt the advantage towards the team batting second.
IRE vs ENG Weather Forecast – Dublin (17 Sep, Evening)
The weather in Dublin on match day looks promising for cricket. While showers are expected earlier in the week, matchday conditions should remain dry and sunny with some cloud cover.
Hourly Outlook (Local – Dublin)
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind Speed | Wind Direction | Cloud Cover | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 17°C | 0% | 6.8 km/h | SW | 58% | Clear, Mild |
| 15:00 | 17°C | 0% | 5.7 km/h | WSW | 100% | Cloudy |
| 18:00 | 14°C | 0% | 4.3 km/h | WSW | 92% | Cool, Dry |
| 21:00 | 10°C | 0% | 2.9 km/h | SSW | 65% | Dew Possible |
What Conditions Suggest – IRE vs ENG
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If Ireland bats first, they need at least 180+ to challenge England, with Stirling and Tector key at the top.
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If England bats first, expect Salt and Banton to set the tone, and a score of 190+ will put pressure on Ireland.
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Dew Factor: Likely to help the chasing side in the evening, making the toss a decisive factor.