With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 advancing through its group stages, Group B will feature a pivotal encounter as the West Indies Women clash with Ireland Women at the County Ground in Bristol on June 27. The match, slated for 7:00 pm IST (1:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm Local), follows a packed triple-header day and carries significant implications for both teams.
Defending champions West Indies Women aim to leverage their power-hitting prowess, anchored by the resurgence of star Deandra Dottin and captain Hayley Matthews. Meanwhile, Ireland Women, led by dynamic leader Gaby Lewis, will rely on their well-earned tactical acumen and fighting spirit. Fresh off a narrow DLS win against the West Indies in a bilateral series earlier this year, Ireland will be determined to capitalize on momentum as underdogs.
WI-W vs IRE-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Match Details
- Date and Time: June 27, 7:00 pm IST / 1:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm local
- Venue: County Ground, Bristol
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 11 | West Indies Women: 10 | Ireland Women: 1 | No result: 0
County Ground Pitch Report
The County Ground in Bristol is renowned for producing high-scoring contests, thanks to its relatively short boundaries that favor aggressive strokeplay. As the second match on the same day-night fixture, pitch conditions will evolve as seaming conditions give way to batting-friendly surfaces later in the innings. Early seam assistance may favor bowlers like Murray Way and Afy Fletcher, particularly if the pitch is scuffed from prior use. Historical trends suggest chasing has been slightly easier at Bristol, with captains likely to prioritize bowling first to exploit potential middle-order collapses under floodlights.
Squads
West Indies Women:
– Hayley Matthews(c), Deandra Dottin
– Shemaine Campbelle(w), Stafanie Taylor
– Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow
– Jahzara Claxton, Aaliyah Alleyne
– Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher
– Karishma Ramharack, Shawnisha Hector
– Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Zaida James
Ireland Women:
– Amy Hunter(w), Gaby Lewis(c)
– Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell
– Leah Paul, Alice Tector
– Louise Little, Arlene Kelly
– Aimee Maguire, Cara Murray
– Lara McBride, Alana Dalzell
– Ava Canning, Georgina Dempsey
– Coulter Reilly
WI-W vs IRE-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction
Scenarios:
Case 1:
– West Indies Women win the toss and bowl first
– Ireland Women’s powerplay score: 30–40
– Ireland Women’s total: 140–150
Case 2:
– Ireland Women win the toss and bowl first
– West Indies Women’s powerplay score: 40–50
– West Indies Women’s total: 180–190
Prediction: Team bowling first to win the contest.
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