The 1st ODI between England Women and Ireland Women is scheduled to take place tomorrow, September 1, 2026, at Grace Road in Leicester.
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM Local Time / 12:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester
- Series Context: This opening game kickstarts a three-match ODI series that forms part of the 2025–2029 ICC Women’s Championship Cycle.
Team squads with their playing role
The official 15-player England Women squad and 14-player Ireland Women squad for the 2026 ODI series, along with their designated playing roles, are detailed below.
England Women Squad
A forward-looking squad led by stand-in captain Charlie Dean, with Alice Capsey taking up the wicketkeeping duties.
Ireland Women Squad
Led by Gaby Lewis, this squad features the return of several key senior bowlers.
Head-to-Head Match Record
England Women have completely dominated the overall head-to-head record against Ireland Women across international formats, though Ireland pulled off a historic upset in their most recent ODI encounter.
Match Day Forecast
The match day forecast for the 1st ODI tomorrow in Leicester indicates ideal, warm, and clear conditions with virtually zero chance of rain.
