
An exciting regional derby is on the cards as the tournament favourites England Women fight against the neighbors Irish Women Under the lights in the 8th match ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
England definitely come into this clash with a wave of momentum. They completely demolished Sri Lanka in the tournament opener, posting a mammoth 219/1. Opening dough Danny Wyatt-Hodge She is in scintillating form after scoring the fastest century by an England woman in T20 World Cup history. Backed by the home crowd and an all-round squad with a captain Nat Sciver-BruntThe English side looks incredibly huge.
Ireland, meanwhile, are looking for answers after a tough 40-run defeat against Scotland in their first game. captain Gaby Lewis he will need marquee players as an all-rounder Orla Prendergast and a young goalkeeper Amy Hunter punching well above their weight if they hope to cause a historic upset against the powerhouse.
ENG-W vs IRE-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Match details
- Date and Time: June 16, 23:00 IST / 17:30 GMT / 18:30 local
- Location: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
ENG-W vs IRE-W Head to Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 4 | England Women: 3 | Ireland Women: 1 | No result/score: 1
Rose Bowl Stadium Pitch Report
The Rose Bowl in Southampton has traditionally served as a highly competitive surface for T20 cricket. The new ball tends to spin, offering decent carry and swing to the fast bowlers (which will excite England). Lauren Bell and of Ireland Arlene Kelly). Once shots get past the initial passes, real bounce allows for a high-quality stroke play. As the match progresses, the surface will offer grip and spin. It fits perfectly into the hands of England’s world-class spin duo, Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean.
Groups
England Women: Amy Jones (w), Danni White-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Lauren Filer, Tilly Corteen-Filer, Tilly Corteen-Coleman,
Irish Women: Amy Hunter(w), Alana Dalzell, Gaby Lewis(c), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire, Coulter Reilly, Lara McBride, Georgina Dempsey, Louise Little
ENG-W vs IRE-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- England Women win the toss and batting first
- England Women power play score: 45-55
- England Women’s total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- Ireland Women win the shootout and batting first
- Ireland Women’s powerplay score: 35-45
- Ireland Women’s total score: 150-160
Match result: The team to bat first to win the competition.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.

