Ireland announced the upcoming 15-member team ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 In England, with Capt Gaby Lewis ready to lead the side in the biggest phase of his captaincy career. The squad announcement also gave the Ireland camp a big boost as a non-spinner Aimee Maguire he recovered from his injury in time for the tournament. However, Ireland failed with the medium pace Jane Maguire He was sidelined due to a knee injury.
The tournament will mark Ireland’s fifth appearance in the Women’s T20 World Cup and expectations are high as the side look to challenge some of the strongest teams in world cricket. Lewis, who took over the captaincy Laura Delany He will captain Ireland in a major ICC tournament for the first time in 2024.
Aimee Maguire returns at the right time
One of the biggest positives for Ireland ahead of the marquee event is the return of Aimee. The talented spinner has been declared fit after recovering from injury and will add valuable depth to Ireland’s bowling attack. His return comes at an important time for the side, especially after the unfortunate injury to his sister Jane. She suffered a knee injury during the ongoing Cricket Ireland Women’s Super T20 Series and was subsequently ruled out of the World Cup. The pace bowler’s absence is a disappointing blow for Ireland given his growing influence in the Irish national team.
Despite the setback, Ireland’s selectors backed a balanced line-up with a mix of experienced campaigners and exciting young talent.
Gaby Lewis is confident she will be ready before the tournament starts
Although Gaby was named captain, she will miss the upcoming tri-series involving the West Indies and Pakistan as she continues to recover from an injury sustained during the ECB Women’s One Day Cup against Lancashire.
In his absence, Vice-Capt Orla Prendergast will lead Ireland in the tri-series starting in Clontarf on May 28. However, Gaby reassured fans during a press conference after announcing that the team expects to be fully fit before the start of the World Cup.
His return will be crucial for Ireland, with the captain having a key role as both batsman and leader. Gaby has been one of Ireland’s most consistent performers in recent years and remains at the heart of their hopes of springing a few surprises in England.
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A tough test awaits Ireland in Group 2
Ireland have been drawn in a highly competitive Group 2 alongside hosts England women’s cricket team, reigning champions New Zealand, Scotland, Sri Lanka and the West Indies.
Ireland kick off their campaign against Scotland in Manchester on June 13, which could be crucial in shaping their tournament journey.
Ireland squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026:
Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast (vc), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul and Rebecca Stokell.
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