Ireland Women
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Gaby Lewis's Ireland open against neighbours Scotland in a British Isles derby at Old Trafford — the first of five Group 2 matches in a home tournament. With Orla Prendergast and Laura Delany providing star power, Ireland have never been better placed to make a mark on the global stage.
Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Gaby LewisKey | Captain / Opening Batter |
| Orla PrendergastKey | Vice-captain / All-rounder |
| Laura DelanyKey | All-rounder / Off-spin Bowler |
| Amy HunterKey | Wicket-keeper / Batter |
| Ava Canning | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
| Christina Coulter Reilly | All-rounder |
| Alana Dalzell | Wicket-keeper / Batter |
| Sarah Forbes | Off-spin Bowler |
| Arlene Kelly | All-rounder |
| Aimee Maguire | Fast Bowler |
| Jane Maguire | Batter |
| Lara McBride | Batter |
| Cara Murray | Fast Bowler |
| Leah Paul | Batter / Off-spin Bowler |
| Rebecca Stokell | Batter |
Group 2 Fixtures
Ireland Women vs 🏴 Scotland
Opener — British Isles derby
Ireland Women vs 🏴 England
Ireland Women vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Ireland Women vs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Winnable match
Ireland Women vs 
West Indies
T20 World Cup History
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Group stage exit |
| 2020 | Group stage exit |
| 2023 | Group stage exit |
| 2024 | Group stage exit |
Ireland Women qualified through the European qualifier pathway and have now appeared at several editions of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The 2026 tournament on home soil in England represents their best-ever opportunity to make an impact.
FAQs
Who is the Ireland Women T20 World Cup 2026 captain?
Gaby Lewis captains Ireland Women at the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Lewis is Ireland's most explosive batter — an opening batter who has smashed records in domestic T20 leagues and on the international stage. Vice-captain Orla Prendergast, one of women's cricket's most electric fielders and a dangerous lower-order batter, provides crucial support.
What group are Ireland Women in at T20 WC 2026?
Ireland Women are in Group 2 at the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup alongside hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka and Scotland. Ireland open against Scotland in a British Isles derby at Old Trafford on June 13. Their best chances of a first-ever win against a top-ranked side come against Sri Lanka (June 23) and Scotland (June 13).
Has Ireland Women ever won a T20 World Cup match?
Ireland Women have found wins hard to come by at the Women's T20 World Cup, mostly being drawn against the tournament's stronger nations. The 2026 edition in England gives them an excellent chance to pick up vital points, with matches against Scotland and Sri Lanka offering realistic opportunities for victories that could reshape their WC record.
Who is Laura Delany?
Laura Delany is Ireland Women's most celebrated all-rounder — a right-arm off-spin bowler and capable middle-order batter who has been the backbone of the Irish women's side for over a decade. She has captained Ireland in various formats and is one of the most recognisable faces of women's cricket in Ireland.
Who is Orla Prendergast?
Orla Prendergast is one of the most exciting young talents in women's cricket globally. An explosive middle-order batter and electric fielder, Prendergast has played in T20 leagues around the world and is Ireland's vice-captain for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup. She is widely considered Ireland's most dangerous match-winner.
Quick Facts
- Captain
- Gaby Lewis
- Vice-captain
- Orla Prendergast
- Group
- Group 2
- Opening match
- vs Scotland, Jun 13
- Home venue match
- vs England, Jun 16
Key Player
Orla Prendergast
Vice-captain · All-rounder
One of the most exciting young talents in global women's cricket. Prendergast is an explosive batter, elite fielder and Ireland's most dangerous match-winner who has attracted attention from T20 leagues worldwide.