West Indies Women vs Ireland Women Prediction & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 27th Match
Match summary
West Indies Women aim to seal a semi-final place against winless Ireland Women in Bristol. Our preview covers form, key players, pitch, weather and a pick.
Match details
| Match | West Indies Women vs Ireland Women, 27th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Start time | 1:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm local |
| Venue | County Ground, Bristol |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | West Indies Women |
| Toss pick | West Indies Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
West Indies have done most of the work already. They opened with a seven-wicket win over New Zealand, followed with a tense seven-run victory over Scotland and added a five-wicket win against Sri Lanka, before a heavy 54-run loss to England at Lord’s interrupted the run. Hayley Matthews’ side now want to finish the group stage well and secure a semi-final place.
Shemaine Campbelle has been the leading batter, with 150 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 127.11, and Chinelle Henry hit an unbeaten 51 off 30 balls against England after West Indies had slipped to 69/4. Only those two have reached fifty so far, though, and the middle order has struggled under pressure. Aaliyah Alleyne has eight wickets at an average of 10, Matthews has eight at 12.12 and just 6.06 an over, and Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack complete the spin group.
Ireland are winless and bottom of the table after a nine-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, even though they had reached 130/5. Gaby Lewis has 128 runs at an average of 32 with two fifties, and Orla Prendergast has 118 runs plus five wickets at an economy of 5.81. Aimee Maguire has four wickets, with Arlene Kelly and Cara Murray taking two each. No Irish batter other than Lewis and Prendergast has made a fifty.
Ireland’s fielding has been sharp, but a lack of batting depth is a concern. Our preview picks West Indies.
The County Ground is traditionally a good batting venue, with a flat surface, consistent pace and bounce, a fast outfield and fairly short boundaries. Seamers may find swing in cloudy weather, and spinners work with variations more than turn. Around 150 should be highly competitive, and above 160 may prove difficult to chase.
Warm, pleasant weather is forecast for the 2:30 pm local start, with temperatures around 28–29°C and partly sunny to partly cloudy skies. There is only a slight chance of a brief shower, and a light to moderate breeze may help bowlers a little.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 145–160 | – |
| Second innings | 135–150 | – |
West Indies Women
West Indies have more power and depth, a trio of effective spinners, and the incentive of a semi-final place against a winless Ireland.
Toss pick: West Indies Women
FAQ
Who is predicted to win West Indies Women vs Ireland Women?
Our preview picks West Indies Women, who have greater batting power and a strong spin trio, and who are close to a semi-final place.
How has West Indies’ tournament gone?
They beat New Zealand by seven wickets, Scotland by seven runs and Sri Lanka by five wickets, before a 54-run defeat to England at Lord’s.
What is Ireland’s position?
They have not won a match and sit at the bottom of the table after a nine-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
West Indies Women
- Hayley Matthewsc
- Deandra Dottin
- Shemaine Campbelle
- Stafanie Taylor
- Jahzara Claxton
- Chinelle Henry
- Jannillea Glasgow
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Ashmini Munisar
- Afy Fletcher
- Karishma Ramharack
Ireland Women
- Amy Hunter
- Gaby Lewisc
- Orla Prendergast
- Rebecca Stokell
- Louise Little
- Leah Paul
- Alice Tector
- Arlene Kelly
- Aimee Maguire
- Cara Murray
- Lara McBride