ODI Series Ireland vs West Indies, Women: Ireland vs West Indies

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Market context

Ireland Women face West Indies Women in the second ODI of their Dublin series on 15 July 2026, with the crowd assigning a 0% YES probability to Ireland winning. This near-zero pricing reflects the West Indies’ overwhelming historical dominance; the head-to-head ODI record is heavily tilted toward the Caribbean side, who have already secured a nine-wicket victory in the first match of this tour [2][3]. In comparable fixtures over the past decade, Ireland has rarely challenged West Indies in ODIs, with the latter consistently posting double-century totals while restricting Ireland to sub-par scores, making a home upset an extreme outlier rather than a plausible value spot.

The consensus is firmly on West Indies, but contrarian traders should monitor Ireland’s batting form after their 241-for-7 effort in the second ODI, where Amy Hunter (67) and Grace Stokell (57) showed resilience against a West Indies attack that included Shamilia Dottin (2-15) [1]. Key catalysts include the final playing conditions for the match, any injury updates to Ireland’s top order, and whether West Indies’ double-century duo of Hayley Matthews and Chloé Taylor (both centurions in the second ODI) maintain momentum [1]. With the settlement window closing on 22 July 2026, traders must watch for official team announcements from ESPNcricinfo, the designated resolution source, as any shift in West Indies’ batting depth could briefly open a fleeting value window on Ireland, though the 0% implied probability suggests the market views this as virtually impossible [1].

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Methodology

This page reviews ODI Series Ireland vs West Indies, Women: Ireland vs West Indies across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Who Will Win, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

FAQ

Is this market available outside the US?

Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.