Womens T20 World Cup 2026

FOUR! MAIDEN WIN FOR IRELAND WOMEN IN THE T20 WORLD CUP AFTER 22 ATTEMPTS! Back-of-a-length delivery on the middle stump line. Little picks it early and hammers it through the wide mid on region for a powerful boundary. Ireland Women win by 6 wickets with nearly two overs to spare.

Tosses it full, around off. Stokell drives this toward the fielder at mid-off. Just 4 needed now.

Flatter and quicker, around off. Stokell stays back and slaps it hard toward short extra cover.

Flatter arm ball at the stumps. Stokell tucks it through the mid-wicket region and they scamper for two more.

Flatter, around off. Stokell hits it back toward the bowler.

Flatter, around off. Stokell slaps it toward extra cover and a half stop from Matthews allows the double.

FOUR! Looped up full, at the stumps. Stokell lifts it toward the long off region and finds the ropes on the bounce. Ireland Women need just 8 runs now.

Qiana Joseph is back on.

Flatter and quicker delivery on the leg pole. Little tries to work across the line but misses and gets a thud on the back pad. Appeal from the bowler is turned down.

Flatter delivery on the leg. Little turns it toward square leg.

The next batter in is Louise Little.

OUT! TAKEN! Ashmini Munisar gets her second and the Windies still believe. Tossed up full, at the stumps. Paul advances and chips it straight to mid off, where Alleyne completes the catch. Ireland Women lose their fourth.

Flighted full, at the stumps. Stokell shimmies down to hack across the line but gets an inside edge toward short fine leg for one.

FOUR! Smashed! Floated full, on off. Stokell makes room and drills it uppishly past the diving extra cover fielder for a cracking boundary.

Tossed up on the leg. Paul turns it through square leg for one.

Nelson on the board with 4 overs to go. Ireland Women need 18 runs to win. This is going down to the wire. Here is Ashmini Munisar to bowl out.

Floated full, at the stumps. Stokell prods and defends it back to Matthews.

Tossed up full, on off. Stokell drills this to mid off for none.

Floated full, on off. Paul shimmies down and drives it through the gap at covers for a triple.

Tossed up on a length at the stumps. Paul defends it down the pitch.

Massive moment in the context of this game. Leah Paul is the next batter in.

OUT! PRENDERGAST HOLES OUT! Matthews gets the big fish! Flighted full, on the middle and leg stump line. Prendergast sits low and slogs it into the wind toward the deep backward square leg region. She gets the height, but not enough distance, and Dottin takes a safe catch. A fine knock from Prendergast ends and she is disappointed not to finish the job here. Ireland Women are three down.

Flatter on off. Stokell punches it toward short extra cover and crosses for a single.

Low full toss, on middle, Rebecca Stokell drills it to long on for one. 22 needed in 30 balls now.

Slows it up, shortish and on off, Rebecca Stokell keeps it out to the off side.

Short and outside off, Orla Prendergast cuts it to deep point for a single.

SIX! Wow..that is a superb strike! Flighted, full and on middle, Orla Prendergast gets down on one knee and absolutely smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. That also brings up the 100 for Ireland Women!

Ireland Women are inching closer to their first win in the T20 World Cup. Can Orla Prendergast do the job? We shall know soon.

Big shout for caught behind, and up goes the finger! Is that the opening West Indies Women were looking for here? However, Orla Prendergast takes a review here. Afy Fletcher floats it up, full and around leg, Orla looks to paddle it away, but misses and Shemaine Campbelle takes a sharp catch behind the stumps. UltraEdg shows a flatline when the ball passes the bat and confirms that it brushed the pads instead. The on-field call of Out is overturned.

Flatter, short and around off, Orla Prendergast chops it down towards short third.

DRINKS! Ireland Women are batting well and need 30 more runs from the final six overs. Orla Prendergast has brought up a fine half-century and will be key in guiding her side to the finish. West Indies Women, on the other hand, will be aiming to strike with a couple of quick wickets to pull themselves back into the contest.

Floated, full and on off, Rebecca Stokell taps it to short cover.

Flatter, full and on off, Orla Prendergast drills it to long off for one.

FOUR! She is just dealing in boundaries now! Ashmini Munisar once again drops it short and outside off. Orla Prendergast gets the width on offer and cuts it through point for another boundary.

Dragged back, on middle, Rebecca Stokell pulls it to deep square leg for a run.

Short again and on middle, Orla Prendergast heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! FIFTY FOR PRENDERGAST! A fantastic knock from her and this is her second half-century of this World Cup. Short and on middle, Orla Prendergast rocks back and pulls it away between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary. She raises her bat but knows that the job is not done here.

A much needed wicket for the West Indies Women. Rebecca Stokell walks in at number 4.

OUT! TAKEN! Afy Fletcher breaks the threatening 62-run stand. She flights this up, full and on off, turns away a bit. Amy Hunter tries to swipe it across the line but then tries to withdraw from the shot, but it's too late. The ball catches the top edge and lobs up in front of point, where Stafanie Taylor dives forward to take a superb catch. Ireland Women are 88/2, still needing 41 runs in 42 balls.

Tossed up, full and on off, Orla Prendergast drives it through covers for a run.

Dragged back and down the leg side again, Orla Prendergast pulls it away wide of deep square leg. Aaliyah Alleyne runs to her right and dives to make a good stop. Two taken.

FOUR! Nicely done! Short again and on middle and leg. Orla Prendergast gets inside the line of it and heaves it away to the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.

Slows it up, short and outside off, Orla Prendergast looks to cut it away but misses.

Floated, full and around off, Amy Hunter drags it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Yorker again, on leg, Orla Prendergast tucks it to short mid-wicket. Ireland Women need 49 runs in 48 balls now.

FOUR! Up and over! Aaliyah Alleyne goes a bit fuller, outside off. Orla Prendergast charges down the track but stays leg side of the ball. She extends her arms and carves it over point for another boundary.

Pitched up and angling into leg, Orla Prendergast fails to glance it away and gets hit on the pads.

Right in the blockhole again, on middle, Orla Prendergast jams it out to mid on.

Nails the yorker, on middle, Orla Prendergast digs it down the pitch.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Short of a length and just outside off. Orla Prendergast lets the ball come to her, uses the pace and cuts it between short third and backward point for a boundary. That also brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.

Another short delivery, on off, Amy Hunter stabs it out towards extra cover.

Shorter in length and around leg, Orla Prendergast plays the short-arm jab uppishly but safely wide of deep square leg for one.

Slows it up, full and on off, Orla Prendergast stays back and steers it towards point.

Flighted, full and on middle, Amy Hunter sweeps it to deep square leg for a run.

Drops it short and on middle, Orla Prendergast backs away and cuts it through point but the ball does not have enough legs on it. Stafanie Taylor chases after it and the Hunter calls for the third. The throw is a weak one towards the keeper and Hunter makes it easily.

Floated, full and on off, Amy Hunter swipes it through mid-wicket for a single.

Floated full, on off. Hunter eases this to long on for a single. Ireland Women are 66/1 at the halfway mark.

A low full toss, just outside off. Hunter advances and drives it to the short extra cover fielder.

Floated full on the leg. Hunter chips it through mid-wicket and they scamper for the double.

Looped up on a length, around off. Hunter defends this toward backward point.

Very full, just outside off. Orla Prendergast drills this to long off for one.

Flatter on the middle. Hunter tucks it through mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! A strong finish to the over! Flatter delivery, on the middle stump line. Prendergast stays back and pulls it toward the deep backward square leg region. One bounce and over the ropes. Ireland Women are marching toward the target.

SIX! Punished! Drops it short, on the middle and leg. Orla Prendergast rocks back and smokes it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Tossed up on the middle. Hunter sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Darted full, just outside off. Orla Prendergast drills this to long off for one.

Bowls it very full, just outside off. Orla Prendergast shimmies down and squeezes it toward the backward point fielder.

Flatter on the middle. Hunter mistimes the pull to long on for one.

Flatter leg break, on off. Orla Prendergast plays it late and steers it toward short third for none.

Very full on off. Bunted down the pitch.

FOUR! Dispatched! Floated full, on the middle and leg. Orla Prendergast sits on her knee and slogs it hard toward the deep mid-wicket region. One bounce and over the ropes.

Tossed up on a length, just outside off. Dabbed late toward short third for none.

Flatter leg break, around off. Orla Prendergast cuts it late toward the deep backward point region for a couple.

Tossed up full, on off. Hunter slogs it toward the deep mid-wicket region for one.

WIDE! Flatter googly, down the leg. Hunter plays and misses. Wide to start.

Flatter length ball, just outside off. Orla Prendergast cuts and finds the backward point fielder. Just 3 runs off the over.

Short and wide outside off. Orla Prendergast cuts it toward the deep backward point region for a couple. With that, Orla reaches 2000 runs in T20Is.

Flatter, around off. Orla Prendergast cuts and picks out the backward point fielder.

Tossed up on a length, at the stumps. Orla Prendergast stabs it into the off side.

Tad short, around off. Orla Prendergast cuts and finds the short cover fielder.

Flatter, around off. Hunter cuts it through point for one.

DRINKS! A decent Powerplay for both sides, but this match will be won and lost in the middle overs. Ireland Women need one big partnership, and Orla Prendergast can play anchor in this chase. There is not much scoreboard pressure but they have to avoid playing too many dot balls. West Indies Women know that they will have to create pressure and the only way to do that is to keep chipping in with the wickets here. Also, Qiana Joseph to bowl after the break.

Pace off on a length, on off. Prendergast plays it late and steers it toward the deep third for a couple. Ireland Women are 37/1 at the end of six overs.

Slower length ball on the pad. Hunter tucks it through square leg and they settle with one.

Fuller than a length attacking the stumps. Hunter eases it toward mid on for another dot.

Slower ball on the full, on off. Hunter prods and defends it toward mid off.

Short of a good length, around off. Orla Prendergast cuts this toward deep backward point for one.

Full pitcher around off. Hunter squeezes it to deep point for one.

Slows it up, full and on off, Orla Prendergast taps it to short cover.

Goes back to the shorter length, on middle, Orla Prendergast pats it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Gets off the mark in style! Flighted, full and on middle and leg. Orla Prendergast gets down on one knee and plays the sweep. She does not try to keep it down and hits it behind the square on the leg side for a boundary.

Quicker, shortish and on leg, Orla Prendergast nudges it to short fine.

Dragged back, on leg, Orla Prendergast clips it to square leg.

WIDE! A bit short but down the leg side again, Orla Prendergast misses her flick. Another wide called.

WIDE! Flatter, full but way down the leg side, Orla Prendergast fails to swipe it away. Wided.

Hayley Matthews takes a screamer. Orla Prendergast walks in at number 3.

OUT! TAKEN! Ashmini Munisar draws first blood and gets rid of the opposition skipper. This is floated, full and on middle and leg, Gaby Lewis takes a couple of steps out to flick it away but the ball stops on her a bit and she fails to keep it down. It travels quickly to the left of short mid-wicket, where Hayley Matthews leaps like a bird to that side and plucks it out of thin air with both hands. Ireland Women are 26/1, chasing 129 runs.

Overpitched and on middle, Amy Hunter uses her feet and jams it out towards mid on. Chinelle Henry fumbles but it does not cost anything.

Much fuller and on off, Gaby Lewis drills it through cover-point for one.

Pulls her length back a bit, on off, takes pace off, Gaby Lewis looks to push it away but gets an inside edge onto her pads.

Touch fuller and on off, Gaby Lewis extends her arms and drives it firmly through covers for a brace.

Back of a length and around off, Amy Hunter steers it towards deep third for a single.

Good length and on middle, Amy Hunter gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Two wides! Fuller one but way down the leg side, Gaby Lewis tries to swipe it but misses. Shemaine Campbelle, the keeper, also fails to stop it cleanly. A bye taken and wide given.

Aaliyah Alleyne comes into the attack next.

A bit short and on leg, Gaby Lewis nudges it through mid-wicket for one more.

Shorter in length, on leg, Amy Hunter works it through mid-wicket for one.

SIX! Even better and bigger! Tossed up, full and on middle, Amy Hunter sits down on one knee and nails the slog sweep over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

FOUR! Nice shot! Floated, full and on middle, Amy Hunter charges down the track and smacks it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Beaten! Slows it up, full and on off, Amy Hunter looks to push it away but misses.

DROPPED! That should have been taken! Hayley Matthews loops this up, on off. Amy Hunter uses her feet, makes it a full toss but drives it uppishly and straight to mid off. Jannillea Glasgow tries to grab it with both hands around her waist but spills it.

Hayley Matthews will continue into her second over.

Good effort in the deep! Dragged back, on middle, Gaby Lewis moves back and pulls it away wide of deep square leg. Deandra Dottin runs to her right and dives to make a fine stop. Saves a couple of runs for her side.

Quicker, shortish and around leg. Gaby Lewis gets low and sets herself up for the reverse scoop. However, she sees the length or the line is not there and opts to scoop it towards short fine.

Flatter, full and on leg, Amy Hunter clips it through mid-wicket for another run.

Floated, full and on off, Amy Hunter uses her feet and bunts it hard but straight to mid off.

Tossed up, full and on off, Gaby Lewis drills it wide of cover, where Afy Fletcher dives to her left to make a half-stop. They cross.

Ashmini Munisar begins with a flighted delivery, full and on off, Amy Hunter drives it wide of mid off for a single.

Tidy over from Hayley Matthews. Ashmini Munisar to share the attack.

Looped up, full and on middle and leg, Gaby Lewis pushes it down the pitch. Just 3 runs off the first over!

Drags her length back, on leg, Gaby Lewis flicks it off the back foot towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Flatter, full and on middle, Gaby Lewis steps across and knocks it to mid on.

Ireland Women are underway in the chase! Shorter in length, on middle, turns in, Amy Hunter moves back and clips it towards square leg for a single.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Amy Hunter gets forward and blocks it out.

Hayley Matthews starts with a floated delivery, full and on middle, Amy Hunter drills it to the right of the bowler.

Just a leg bye to end the innings! Orla Prendergast goes fuller and angling into leg, Chinelle Henry gets low and tries to heave it away but misses as the ball goes off her pads towards point. They cross, but Henry is frustated of not making the most of the Free Hit. West Indies Women finish on 128/7!

Tries the bouncer again, on middle, Chinelle Henry looks to pull it away but misses. She is looking at the umpire and gets the No Ball call for this being the second short bouncer of the over. However, the on-field call has sent this upstairs. The third umpire sees the replay and confirms that it is a No Ball. Free Hit to follow.

Good length and angling in, Aaliyah Alleyne heaves it through mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Put away! Short of a length and well outside off. Aaliyah Alleyne gets the chance to free her arms and crunches it over point for a boundary. These are crucial runs for the Windies.

Ireland Women continue to get the wickets. Aaliyah Alleyne comes in at number 9.

OUT! TAKEN IN THE DEEP! Orla Prendergast gets among the wickets. She bangs in a well-directed bouncer, just around off, takes off a bit. Jannillea Glasgow hops up and looks to swat it away with her bat above her head but gets no control on the shot. It flies towards sweeper cover, where Aimee Maguire moves a bit to her right and pouches it safely. West Indies Women are 121/7 now.

Orla Prendergast responds with a fine yorker, on middle, Chinelle Henry just about gets her bat down to dig it out as the ball rolls to the leg side. They cross.

FOUR! Gets it through! Back of a length and around off. Chinelle Henry backs away, gets on top of the bounce and slaps it towards extra cover. The fielder lets it through and the ball races to the fence for a boundary.

WIDE! Fuller but way outside leg, Chinelle Henry tries to swipe it away but misses. Wided.

Last over coming up. Orla Prendergast to bowl. Can the West Indies Women breach the 130 mark? Let's find out.

Nails the yorker, on middle, Chinelle Henry digs it out to long on for one more. Just 5 runs off the penultimate over!

Fuller delivery, on middle and leg, Jannillea Glasgow jams it out towards long on for one.

Pitched up and on off, Chinelle Henry drills it to long off for another run.

Full again and on leg, Jannillea Glasgow looks to drive but get an inside edge towards short fine for a run.

Chance! Arlene Kelly follows the batter, serves this full and angling into the batter. Jannillea Glasgow looks to whip it away but misses. Amy Hunter also fails to collect it cleanly and let go off a stumping chance.

Shorter in length and around off, Chinelle Henry slaps it wide of long off for a single.

West Indies Women are 110/6 with 2 overs to go. Who bowls the penultimate over? It will be Arlene Kelly.

Slightly fuller in length, around off, Jannillea Glasgow has a big swing but misses.

Short of a length and outside off, Chinelle Henry cuts it to deep point for one.

Full again and on leg, Chinelle Henry flicks it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs. Henry is clearly struggling with her leg injury.

Pitched up, on leg, Jannillea Glasgow drills it to long on for a run.

FOUR! Good shot! Fuller delivery, just outside off. Jannillea Glasgow gets underneath it and slogs it wide of long on for a boundary.

Hard length and on off, Chinelle Henry tries to punch it away but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a single.

Another one bites the dust. Jannillea Glasgow comes in at number 8.

OUT! CAUGHT! Cara Murray has the last laugh here. She sees the batter step out again, floats this up, full and outside off again. Jahzara Claxton tries to reach out again by extending her arms, but only manages to slice it in the air. It goes behind, extra cover, where Arlene Kelly runs backwards, fumbles a bit but takes it on the second attempt.

FOUR! That will help! Cara Murray sees the batter advance, bowls this short, just outside off, Jahzara Claxton manages to reach out for it and smacks it over extra covers for a boundary. 100 up for West Indies Women!

Dragged back, outside off, Chinelle Henry slaps it straight to extra cover for a quick single.

Flighted, full and on middle and leg, Chinelle Henry fends it down the pitch.

Tossed up, full and on off, grips and turns away sharply, Chinelle Henry gets low for the slog sweep but fails to connect.

Floated, short and on off, Chinelle Henry pushes it to cover.

Pitched up and on off, Jahzara Claxton taps it to short cover.

WIDE! On a length but down the leg side, Jahzara Claxton leaves it alone. Wided.

OUT! CAUGHT! Deandra Dottin cannot believe that she has hit this straight to the fielder. Jane Maguire serves a loopy high full toss, around, there to be put away. Dottin is not expecting that and tries to smack it away but goes a bit too hard and loses her shape. She hits it off the toe-end of the bat, and the ball flies to mid off, where Orla Prendergast takes a good catch. Dottin stands there in disbelief but finally starts to walk back. However, the umpire has asked her to wait to check for a No Ball. The replay shows that Dottin is crouching a bit while playing the shot and the on-field umpire gets confirmation that it is a fair delivery. West Indies Women lose half their side now and Jahzara Claxton is the next batter in.

Good length and around off, takes pace off, Deandra Dottin goes for the reverse paddles but fails to connect.

Back of a length and around off, Chinelle Henry punches it through covers for a single.

Short of a length and on middle, Chinelle Henry moves back and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket and turns back for the second. Henry has to put in a dive but she makes her ground.

EDGED AND FOUR! Jane Maguire goes fuller and just around off. Chinelle Henry throws her hands at it but gets a thick outside edge. Amy Hunter, the keeper is up to the stumps and has no chance as the ball flies past her to the third man fence for a boundary.

Jane Maguire is back on.

Looped up on a length at the stumps. Dottin covers the line and turns it toward short fine leg. West Indies Women are 88/4 after 15 overs.

Flatter leg break, just outside off. Dottin dabs it in front of the short cover point fielder and calls for one. An overthrow from the fielder allows the second run.

Floated full, at the stumps. Dottin pushes it back to the bowler.

Flatter and quicker, around off. Dottin forces the pull toward short mid-wicket.

Googly, tosses it on a length, on the middle and leg. Henry makes room and knocks it past the right of the bowler for one.

Dragged short on the leg stump line. Dottin pulls this to deep backward square leg for one.

DRINKS! West Indies Women are in a tough spot here but the good thing for them is that two of their most explosive batters are out there. Deandra Dottin and Chinelle Henry have a lot on their shoulders to help them get to a good total here. Ireland Women have been excellent with the ball so far, but a bit sloppy in the field. However, they know that if they can get a couple of wickets, they have a real chance of restricting the Windies to a chasable target. Cara Murray to bowl after the break.

FOUR! Hammered! Pace off on a length, just outside off. Henry stays back and smashes it through the extra cover region for a powerful boundary.

On a length and outside off. Dottin slaps it toward deep cover point for one.

Slower full ball, on off. Henry pushes it past the short extra cover fielder for a single.

WIDE! On a length and outside the tramline. Henry lets it go for a wide.

Full and at the stumps. Dottin flicks it toward backward square leg for one.

Pace off on a length, around off. Dottin cuts this toward the deep extra cover region for a couple.

Slower full ball on off. Dottin eases the drive to mid off.

Flighted full, down the leg. Dottin sits low and sweeps it past short fine leg for a single.

Very full at the stumps. Henry tries to flick across the line, gets the inside edge onto the pad, it rolls into the off side for a single.

Out goes Stafanie Taylor, in comes Chinelle Henry.

OUT! CAUGHT! TAYLOR HOLES OUT! A friendly full toss on the off-stump line. Taylor shimmies down and looks to smash it out of the ground, but miscues it as her bat turns in her hands. It flies toward the long on region, where Prendergast takes a simple catch. Taylor's struggles come to an end. The West Indies Women are four down.

Tosses it full, just outside off. Taylor moves in the crease and looks to slog-sweep but misses and wears on the pad. Big appeal from the bowler for LBW is turned down.

Looped up full on off. Dottin eases this to long off for one.

Flighted full, angled into the middle. Taylor nudges it toward short mid-wicket and crosses for a single.

Slower, short of a good length around off. Taylor punches this toward deep cover for one.

Slower full ball at the stumps. Taylor looks to sweep but misses onto the pad.

Fuller than a length around off. Taylor mistimes the drive to short extra cover.

Edgy! Slower length ball, around off. Taylor looks to cut but gets the outside edge that goes through the gloves of the keeper and rolls down to the deep third region for a streaky two.

Much fuller, at the stumps. Dottin clears the front leg and flicks this through square leg for one.

Short of a good length around off. Dottin punches this toward the deep extra cover region for a couple.

Floated on the middle. Dottin works it through mid-wicket for  single.

Looped up on the middle and leg. Dottin sweeps it toward the long leg region and takes a couple.

FOUR! Helped away! Fuller and sliding down the leg. Dottin sits low and swipes it past short fine leg for a much-needed boundary.

Leg bye. Flighted full and sliding down the leg. Taylor sweeps it off the inner edge toward short fine leg for a leg bye run.

Looped up on the middle. Dottin eases it past the bowler and down the ground for a single.

Tossed up full around off. Taylor drives it toward the cover region and picks up a single.

Pitched up and on off, Deandra Dottin drills it away to short cover. At the halfway stage, the West Indies Women are 54/3.

Touch fuller and on off, Stafanie Taylor drives it away to sweeper cover for one.

Short of a length and outside off, Deandra Dottin stabs it out towards point for a single. Dottin gets off the mark finally after 8 balls.

Good length and on middle, jags back in sharply, Deandra Dottin looks to play with a straight bat but misses and gets hit on the back thigh.

Bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer at 104 kph, on middle, Deandra Dottin ducks under it.

Back of a length and on off, Stafanie Taylor punches it through cover-point for a single.

Another short delivery, on off, rises up a bit as well, Deandra Dottin steers it away towards point. Just one run and a big wicket from the over!

Dragged down, around off, Deandra Dottin moves back and swats it, but the fielder at short mid-wicket dives to her left to make the stop.

WIDE! A bit quicker, short and outside off, turns further away, Deandra Dottin swings at it but misses. Wided.

Wrong'un, shortish and on off, Deandra Dottin stays back and pats it down the pitch.

Flatter, short and on off, Deandra Dottin keeps it out to the off side.

Floated, short and around leg, Deandra Dottin moves back to clip it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

The West Indies Women's skipper departs. Deandra Dottin walks in at number 5.

OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE FIELDER! A massive wicket for Ireland Women and they are pumped up here. Cara Murray tosses it up, full and around middle, Hayley Matthews gets down on one knee and sweeps it. She connects well but fails to keep it down and hits it straight to square leg, where Rebecca Stokell takes a sharp catch. West Indies Women are 50/3 now.

Just short of a length and around off, Stafanie Taylor punches it to short cover.

Another slower one, hard length and on middle, Hayley Matthews nudges it through mid-wicket for one. 50 up for West Indies Women!

FOUR! Finally finds the gap! Jane Maguire bangs this into the pitch, outside off. Hayley Matthews uses the width on offer and cuts it away through point. The fielder in the deep runs to her left and dives but fails to reach the ball and it goes away for a boundary.

Pace off, on a length and on middle, Stafanie Taylor stays back and dabs it in front of point for a run.

Back of a length and on off, Stafanie Taylor cuts it late but straight towards point.

Good length and around off, Hayley Matthews guides it to deep third for a single.

Another short delivery, on middle, Stafanie Taylor pulls it wide of deep square leg for a brace.

Dragged back, on off, Stafanie Taylor moves back but swats it back to the bowler.

Slows it up, short and around off, turns away, Stafanie Taylor misses out on the cut.

Flighted, ful and outside off, Hayley Matthews drills it through covers for a single.

Nicely tossed up, shortish and around off, Hayley Matthews waits for it and steers it to point again.

Floated, short and outside off, Hayley Matthews cuts it but fails to beat point.

DRINKS BREAK! Things are fairly even after six overs, with West Indies Women making a steady start and Ireland Women happy to have picked up two wickets early. The Women in Maroon will now look to Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor to rebuild and settle into a partnership, while Ireland Women will aim to keep the pressure on with regular breakthroughs. Also, Cara Murray is into the attack next.

Right in the blockhole, on middle and off, Stafanie Taylor jams it out towards mid off. West Indies Women are 40/2 at the end of the Powerplay!

On a length and on middle, slower again, Hayley Matthews tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Pitched up, on off, Hayley Matthews gets forward and blocks it out.

Pace off, full and angling into leg, Stafanie Taylor gets on a knee to slog it away but misses as the ball lobs up off the inside edge onto her pads towards square leg. Given as runs. Maybe Taylor got an inside edge.

Hard length and around off, Hayley Matthews punches it to sweeper cover for a single. Uh..oh! Maguire has overstepped here and it is called a No Ball. Free Hit up next.

Short of a length and outside off, Hayley Matthews leans across and cuts it but straight to point.

Back of a length and on off, Hayley Matthews stays back and steers it to short third.

Pushed through fuller, sliding down the leg. Taylor looks to sweep but misses. Clips the pad on the way to the keeper. Three dots to end the fifth over.

Flatter, around off. Taylor chops it toward short point.

Flighted on a length at the stumps. Taylor nudges it toward square leg.

Looped up on off. Driven toward long-off for one.

Flatter arm ball on the middle. Nudged toward short mid-wicket.

A low full toss, just outside off. Matthews misses out on this, mistimes the drive into the off-side.

Aimee Maguire comes back into the attack.

On a length, at the stumps. Matthews tucks it through square leg for one.

Fuller than a good length on off. Pushed back to Prendergast for a dot.

Fuller than a length at the stumps. Taylor clips it through backward square leg for a single.

Skiddy length ball around off. Taylor looks to cut but misses.

Fuller than a length around off. Matthews pushes it toward short extra cover and a misfield allows the batters to cross for one.

Short of a good length swings away around off. Matthews looks to cut but misses.

WIDE! Fuller than a length angling down the leg. Matthews plays and misses. Wide signaled.

Short of a good length, around off. Taylor punches it to short cover point.

FOUR! Put away! Short and wide outside off. Taylor gets on top of the bounce and carves it through point for a boundary.

Big wicket for Ireland Women. Stafanie Taylor comes out to the middle now.

OUT! LEADING EDGE AND GONE! Arlene Kelly strikes! Slower ball on a length, on the leg pole. Campbelle looks to flick through the leg side but is early into the shot. She gets a leading edge that goes straight up. Amy Hunter, the keeper, camps under it and takes a safe catch. West Indies Women are 27/2 now.

FOUR! Streaky, but they all count! On a length, around off. Campbelle has a push at it, gets the outside edge that runs away to deep third for a lucky boundary.

Full pitcher on off. Campbelle eases the on-drive toward mid on.

Slower length ball around off. Campbelle dabs it toward backward point for none.

FIVE WIDES! Slower full ball, slanting down the leg. Campbelle lets it go. The keeper had no chance to stop it and this runs down to fine leg for five wides.

Arlene Kelly replaces Aimee Maguire. The keeper is standing up to the stumps.

FOUR! Too Easy! Fuller than a length on the pads. Matthews clips it through the square leg region as the ball races away. The fielder in the deep runs to her leff and dives but only manages to parry it over the fencd for a boundary.

On a hard length, on off. Matthews comes forward and defends it toward short cover.

Slower ball on a length, around off. Left alone.

FOUR! Edgy! Fuller than a length, swings away outside off. Matthews looks to drive but gets the thick outside edge that flies past the first slip fielder for a streaky boundary.

Full and at the stumps. Matthews flicks it toward the short mid-wicket fielder.

Fuller than a length at the stumps. Matthews clips it toward the deep square leg region for a brace.

Early blow for West Indies Women. Shemaine Campbelle walks out to bat at number 3. Also, Orla Prendergast willshare the attack.

OUT! CAUGHT! Aimee Maguire draws first blood! Flighted full on the leg. Qiana Joseph crouches low for the sweep but gets the top edge due to the extra bounce. It flies toward short fine leg, where Leah Paul takes a simple catch. The Windies are rocked early.

Flatter, around off. Joseph chops into the off-side.

FOUR MORE! Tossed up around off. Joseph thumps it through the hands of the mid off fielder and finds the ropes in quick time.

FOUR! First runs for the West Indies Women! Tossed up on the leg. Joseph sits low and slog-sweeps it through the backward square leg region for a boundary.

Looped up on a length on off. Joseph waits back and defends into the cover region.

Aimee Maguire starts with a tossed up ball around off. Joseph drives it along the ground to mid off.

All in readiness now for one final time here in Bristol in this World Cup. We can see the Ireland Women players in a huddle before they spread out take on the field. Qiana Joseph and Hayley Matthews are the two openers for West Indies Women. Some spin to start as Aimee Maguire has the new ball in her hand. Let's play...

We are moments away from the start of the game, but before that the gaint flags of the two nations unfurl in the middle of the ground. The players from both sides line up up for their respective national anthems. It will be Ireland's first, followed by the anthem of the West Indies.

Time to hear from the Irish camp - Orla Prendergast says the team is simply looking to enjoy the occasion while continuing the hunt for their first win of the tournament. Despite the results not going their way so far, she believes there is plenty of confidence within the group and hopes this will finally be the day they get over the line. Reflecting on Ireland's victory over the West Indies before the tournament, she says it gives the side huge belief, having secured their first-ever win against them. She adds that the team have produced good performances in different phases throughout the World Cup but has not yet put together a complete display with the bat, ball and in the field. She hopes everything clicks in this game. On her strong record against the West Indies, she says it all comes down to confidence. While maintaining belief during a difficult tournament is never easy, she feels the squad has done a good job of that and remains convinced they can come away with a positive result. She also thanks the Irish fans for their incredible support, saying the team goes into the match full of energy and confidence and truly appreciates everyone backing them.

A quick chat - West Indies Women's Afy Fletcher says that they are all in a good space. Adds that they are ready for this game and want to be in a positive state of mind. Mentions that the defeat to Ireland Women is in the past and they need to focus on the present and execute your skills. Says that you have to bank on your experience and she just tries to keep things simple and backs her skills.

PITCH REPORT - Ian Bishop is pitchside. He points out that the wind could play a significant role, with one side of the ground having a much bigger boundary. Adds the square boundaries are 59 and 62 meters while the straight hit is 70 meters. He says batters will need to be mindful when targeting that side of the field. Carlos Brathwaite joins him and says the pitch used here is the same one that hosted the West Indies-Sri Lanka game, where the surface was a little slow and produced some uneven bounce. He notes that while the wicket has a similar covering of grass, it has a much browner appearance. With the floodlights on and some overhead cloud cover, he expects the surface to hold together for longer than a typical dry pitch and does not anticipate it changing much over the course of the 40 overs. He adds that Ireland's decision to bowl first after winning the toss is understandable, as the pitch looks like an excellent batting surface and the West Indies will be aiming to put a big total on the board.

The captain of West Indies Women - Hayley Matthews says the surface looks a little slow and won't be easy for batting, making run-scoring a challenge. She acknowledges that England was always going be a tough opponent and adds that her side needs to improve in a few areas. Matthews is pleased that their fate remains in their own hands. She also confirms one change to the playing XI, with Qiana Joseph replacing Karishma Ramharack.

The skipper of Ireland Women - Gaby Lewis says the surface looks like a good batting wicket and believes chasing will be the better option. Reflecting on their narrow defeat to New Zealand, Lewis says the team has taken plenty of positives from that performance. Lewis also points to their victory over the West Indies in the tri-series and hopes they can produce a similar display today. Ireland have made one change to their XI, with Jane Maguire replacing Lara McBride.

West Indies Women (Playing XI) - Hayley Matthews (C), Qiana Joseph (In place of Karishma Ramharack), Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar.

Ireland Women (Playing XI) - Amy Hunter (WK), Gaby Lewis (C), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire (In place of Lara McBride), Cara Murray.

TOSS - It's time for the coin flip here in Bristol. Both the captains are out in the middle now. Hayley Matthews gives it a flick and it lands in favour of Gaby Lewis. Ireland Women elect to BOWL first.

Earlier in the day - Pakistan Women signed off their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing victory over Netherlands Women. Batting first, they posted 126/6, thanks largely to a composed unbeaten 63 off 42 balls from Gull Feroza. The Dutch looked well in the chase at 76/3, but a dramatic collapse saw them lose their final seven wickets for just 13 runs to be bowled out for 89. Fatima Sana and Ayesha Zafar starred with the ball, claiming three wickets each to wrap up an emphatic 37-run win.

Nothing to lose - Ireland Women may already be out of the semi-final race, but they have won plenty of admirers with the fearless brand of cricket they have played. Gaby Lewis has led from the front, while Orla Prendergast, Aimee Maguire and Arlene Kelly have all produced important performances during the campaign. They have pushed some of the tournament's strongest teams all the way and will be eager to sign off with the biggest win of their World Cup. Stay tuned for toss and other updates.

One win away - It is a simple equation for the West Indies - win and they are through to the semi-finals. Hayley Matthews has once again led from the front with both bat and ball, while the experienced duo of Shemaine Campbelle and Stafanie Taylor have played key roles in crucial moments. Their bowling attack has also delivered when it has mattered most, and they now have one final hurdle to clear to book a place in the last four.

Welcome to Bristol - Hello and welcome to Match 27 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as West Indies Women take on Ireland Women at the County Ground in Bristol. The tournament is entering its business end and there is still plenty to play for, making this a crucial Group B encounter.

... MATCH DAY ...

Destiny in their own hands - The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 heads to Bristol for a crucial Group B clash between West Indies Women and Ireland Women, with vastly different objectives driving the two sides. After four matches, West Indies find themselves on the brink of the semi-finals, knowing that victory here will secure their place in the last four regardless of other results. A defeat, however, would leave the door open for both Sri Lanka and New Zealand, turning the final round of group fixtures into a nervous wait. Ireland may already be out of contention, but they have shown throughout the tournament that they are far more competitive than their record suggests, and they would relish the opportunity to end their campaign by spoiling the Caribbean party. The Windies way - West Indies Women have been one of the stories of the tournament so far. They have played with trademark Caribbean flair, combining explosive batting with disciplined bowling to register impressive victories over New Zealand, Scotland and Sri Lanka. Their winning streak was halted by hosts England in their last outing, but there was little shame in losing to a side that has looked among the strongest teams in the competition. Much of their success has revolved around captain Hayley Matthews, who has once again demonstrated why she is one of the premier all-rounders in world cricket. Matthews enters this match with 93 runs and 8 wickets, but will want to do more with the bat. Deandra Dottin is yet to fire, but if she finds her groove, it will put fear into the rest of the sides. Shemaine Campbelle has rolled back the years with 150 runs at an average of 50, providing stability in the middle order, while Chinelle Henry's firepower was displayed in the last game, with a quick-fire fifty. The challenge now is ensuring they do not let the pressure of qualification distract them from the cricket that has brought them this far. Wickets at key moments - While the batting often grabs the headlines, West Indies' progress has been built on a disciplined bowling unit as well. Aaliyah Alleyne has been outstanding throughout the tournament, picking up eight wickets and consistently striking at key moments. Afy Fletcher has maintained an economy rate below seven runs per over while also chipping in with important breakthroughs, while Karishma Ramharack and Ashmini Munisar have also chipped in. Together, they have repeatedly found ways to pull momentum back in the West Indies' favour, helping explain why they have spent most of the tournament in the top two positions in the group. A campaign full of positives - Ireland Women may be winless after four matches, but that barely tells the full story of their campaign. They pushed New Zealand to the limit before falling agonisingly short by just four runs, and then gave England a genuine scare despite defending a modest total. They also battled hard against Scotland and Sri Lanka in contests that were far more competitive than the standings might suggest. The frustration for Ireland will be that they have often been just one partnership or one breakthrough away from turning those performances into victories. Yet there is also encouragement in the fact that they have repeatedly shown they can compete with more established teams on the biggest stage. A first win may have eluded them, but their performances suggest they are moving in the right direction. Carrying the fight - While the results have not gone Ireland's way, several players have emerged from the tournament with plenty of credit. Captain Gaby Lewis has once again led from the front, scoring 128 runs and providing aggressive starts at the top of the order. Orla Prendergast has underlined her value as one of Ireland's most important all-rounders, contributing 118 runs and five wickets across the campaign. With the ball, Aimee Maguire has been one of Ireland's standout performers, claiming four wickets and repeatedly creating opportunities through the middle overs. Cara Murray and Arlene Kelly have also impressed with their respective skill sets. Even in defeat, Ireland have repeatedly found players willing to step up, which is one of the reasons their campaign has been far more competitive than the standings suggest. Dangerous with freedom - One factor the West Indies will be wary of is the freedom with which Ireland can play. With elimination already confirmed, Ireland have no qualification scenarios to worry about and can simply focus on producing their best cricket. Teams in that position often become dangerous opponents, particularly when they have spent much of the tournament proving they belong at this level. Ireland have already shown they can push stronger sides deep into games, and they will be eager to finally get the result their performances have often deserved. Reading the conditions - Bristol has traditionally offered good value for stroke-makers, but it has also rewarded bowlers who are prepared to vary their pace and hit consistent areas. Both sides possess quality spin options capable of exploiting any assistance available, while disciplined bowling in the Powerplay could go a long way towards shaping the outcome. Given what is at stake, expect both teams to place a premium on winning the key moments rather than simply attacking from the outset. Team form (Last 5 completed T20Is, recent first) - WI-W - LWWWL | IRE-W - LLLLW. A final twist in Group B? For the West Indies, the equation is straightforward - win and secure a place in the semi-finals. Anything less could leave them anxiously watching results elsewhere and potentially bring net run rate into the conversation. Ireland, meanwhile, have an opportunity to leave the tournament with heads held high and perhaps a memorable scalp to their name. They have spent much of this World Cup proving they can compete, and now they have the chance to influence the fate of Group B. With one side chasing qualification and the other playing for pride, expect a fiercely contested encounter in Bristol.