New Zealand Vs Ireland Highlights (New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team vs Ireland Women’s Cricket Team, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026):
Defending champions New Zealand posted a 4-run victory over Ireland in their third Group B match of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton.
NZ registered a total of 140/6 wickets in 20 overs as Izzy Sharp top-scored with 36 runs, while Brook Halliday and Amelia Kerr chipped in with contributions of 34 and 30 runs respectively. The Irish women were limited to 136/4 in 20 overs as half-centuries form Orla Prendergast and Gabby Lewis went in vain.
After suffering shocking defeats to West Indies and Sri Lanka in their first two matches of the 12-team tournament, the White Ferns
got off the mark with the win and kept their hopes of qualifying for the semifinals alive.
Playing XIs
New Zealand: Isabella Gaze (WK), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (C), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
Ireland: Amy Hunter (WK), Gaby Lewis (C), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Cara Murray, Lara McBride
