England Women will face Ireland in a T20I series starting today (September 14). Here's Wisden's pick of the betting odds for the first match.

Ireland v England 1st T20I: Who will win?

In the preceding ODIs, Ireland scripted history by beating England in a last-ball thriller in the third match. Though they lost the series by 2-1, the win was a momentous occasion for the hosts as that was their first women’s ODI win over their opponents after 23 years, having defeated them in Reading in 2001. Drawing inspiration from the last match, Ireland enter the T20I series with added zeal and vigour.

Though Stake are offering a 5.60 return on every pound betted for an Ireland win, England are still the better team by some distance, priced at 1.14.

Ireland v England 1st T20I: Which side will hit the most fours?

Tammy Beaumont, the leading run-scorer (212) during the ODIs, is expected to do the bulk of the scoring in the absence of several seniors. Amy Hunter’s hitting prowess also makes her a potent boundary hitter for Ireland. When it comes to smashing the most number of fours, the odds are in England’s favour at 1.27. However, expect Ireland to put up a fight, at a 4.00 return with Stake.

Ireland v England 1st T20I: Which side will have the highest opening partnership?

Beaumont could give flying starts to England while Ireland's strength lies in the middle order with Orla Prendergast, Hunter, Leah Paul and Rebecca Stokell in their ranks. Stake is offering a 1.47 return on England's opening partnership to surpass Ireland's, which are at 2.42.

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