New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women | Match Prediction, Dream11 Tips, Pitch Report and Preview | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is a match that means everything for the defending champions. New Zealand women have lost both their opening matches, and they now face elimination if they lose another game. Ireland women have already lost twice. They know their semi-final chances are almost gone. A team playing without pressure can do serious damage.
New Zealand women are the defending champions. They won the 2024 T20 World Cup in Dubai and came into this tournament as favorites. Two defeats in Southampton have changed everything. Amelie Kerr scored just 5 runs in the last match against the West Indies women. The batting has become weak. The bowling attack is not that dominant this season.
Ireland women have fought hard in both their matches. They lost to Scotland by 40 runs but made the game competitive. They scored 118/9 against England but could not defeat them. Gaby Lewis is Ireland women’s best batter, and she has not scored big yet in this tournament.
- Match: Group 2, Match 13 | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Friday, Jun 19 2026
- Time: 18:30 BST | 11:00 PM IST
- Venue: Hampshire Bowl, Southampton, England
- Broadcast: Sky Sports (UK) | Star Sports Network (India) | Disney+Hotstar (India)
New Zealand-W vs Ireland-W Recent Form | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
New Zealand women | Last 5 T20I Results
| Match | Opponent | Match Type | Result | Score |
| Women's T20 WC 2026, Jun 16 | Sri Lanka Women | T20I (World Cup) | Lost by 5 wickets | NZ 150/6 vs SL 153/5 |
| Women's T20 WC 2026, Jun 13 | West Indies Women | T20I (World Cup) | Lost by 7 wickets | NZ 162/6 vs WI 163/3 |
| T20I vs England, May 25, 2026 | England Women | T20I (Series) | Lost by 7 wickets | NZ 80 vs ENG 81/3 |
| T20I vs England, May 23, 2026 | England Women | T20I (Series) | Won by 14 runs | NZ 170/5 vs ENG 156/6 |
| T20I vs England, May 21, 2026 | England Women | T20I (Series) | Lost by 7 wickets | NZ 136/7 vs ENG 140/3 |
Ireland Women | Last 5 T20I Results
| Match | Opponent | Match Type | Result | Score |
| Jun 16, 2026 | England Women | T20I (World Cup) | Lost by 4 wickets | IRE 118/9 vs ENG 119/6 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Scotland Women | T20I (World Cup) | Lost by 40 runs | IRE 121 vs SCO 161/5 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Bangladesh Women | T20I (Warm-up) | Won by 11 runs | IRE 143/9 vs BAN 132/6 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | South Africa Women | T20I (Warm-up) | Lost by 16 runs | IRE 120 vs SA 136/8 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | West Indies Women | T20I (Tri-Series) | Won by 1 run (DLS) | IRE 99/5 vs WI 141/8 |
Latest Match Performance | New Zealand Women and Ireland Women Opening Game Results
New Zealand-W vs Sri Lanka-W | June 16 2026 | Hampshire Bowl Southampton
The New Zealand women lost by 5 wickets. It was one of the biggest shocks of the tournament so far. New Zealand batted first and scored 150/6 in 20 overs. Brooke Halliday was the top scorer with 40. Maddy Green also added some useful runs. But the total was 20 to 25 runs short of what this surface demands. Sri Lanka women chased it down in 19.4 overs. They won with 2 balls to spare. It was Sri Lanka's first win over New Zealand at a Women's T20 World Cup.
Ireland-W vs England-W | June 16 2026 | Hampshire Bowl Southampton
Ireland women lost by 4 wickets in the match. The team scored 118/9 in 20 overs. Sophie Ecclestone took 3/22 and restricted Ireland's middle order very well. When England batted, they lost 3 wickets quickly. The England women were struggling at 52/3. But captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 48 off 37 balls. This guided England home in 17.3 overs. Ireland's Orla Prendergast was the best bowler on the day. She took 2 wickets for 17 runs. Ireland women gave a good fight, but England were better on the day.
Group 2 Points Table | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
| England Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | +2.763 | 4 |
| Scotland Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2.000 | 2 |
| West Indies Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.118 | 2 |
| Sri Lanka Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | -2.04 | 2 |
| New Zealand Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.2 | 0 |
| Ireland Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.492 | 0 |
New Zealand women must win this match. A loss here will end their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
New Zealand-W vs Ireland-W Head to Head | T20I Record and History
New Zealand and Ireland have met four times in Women's T20 International cricket. New Zealand women have won all four matches. Ireland has never beaten New Zealand in a Women's T20I.
| Date | Match | Result | Score |
| Oct 2024 | ICC Women's T20 WC, Dubai | NZ won by 6 wickets | NZ won comfortably |
| Nov 2021 | ICC Women's T20 WC, Group Stage | NZ won by 6 wickets | NZ won comfortably |
| Jul 2018 | T20I, Dublin | NZ won by 10 wickets | IRE 136/8 vs NZ 137/0 |
| Feb 2016 | ICC Women's T20 WC, Mohali | NZ won by 93 runs | NZ 177/3 vs IRE 84/5 |
Hampshire Bowl Pitch Report | What to Expect at Southampton
The Hampshire Bowl is a balanced cricket ground where pace bowlers get help in the first 6 overs. The batters take control once they get set. The average first innings T20 score at this ground is 166 to 170 runs. Teams batting first have won 13 of the last 18 T20 matches played here.
This match starts at 18:30 BST under lights. The new ball tends to swing more in the evening at Southampton. It gives pace bowlers a clear advantage in the powerplay. The pitch slows down in the middle overs. A score of 155 to 165 looks competitive here. New Zealand women need to bat well in the power play to set a total above 160 if they want to put pressure on Ireland women.
Southampton Weather Forecast | Jun 19 2026
The weather forecast for Southampton on Friday, June 19, shows partly cloudy conditions with a light breeze from the south-west. The temperature at match start is expected to be around 20 degrees Celsius. Humidity is forecast at 76 percent. There is a low chance of rain of around 10 to 15 percent for the evening session. The match should go ahead without interruption.
New Zealand-W vs Ireland-W Playing XI | Jun 19 2026
| Player (NZ) | Role (NZ) | Player (IRE) | Role (IRE) |
| Georgia Plimmer | Batter | Amy Hunter (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Suzie Bates | Batter | Alana Dalzell | Batter |
| Amelie Kerr (c) | All-Rounder | Gaby Lewis (c) | Batter |
| Sophie Devine | Batter | Orla Prendergast | All-Rounder |
| Brooke Halliday | Batter | Rebecca Stokell | Batter |
| Maddy Green | All-Rounder | Leah Paul | Batter |
| Izzy Gaze (wk) | Wicketkeeper | Alice Tector | All-Rounder |
| Jess Kerr | All-Rounder | Arlene Kelly | Bowler |
| Nensi Patel | Bowler | Jane Maguire | Bowler |
| Rosemary Mair | Bowler | Cara Murray | Bowler |
| Lea Tahuhu | Bowler | Aimee Maguire | Bowler |
Suzie Bates missed the first two matches. She is expected to return for this important game. This will be one of her final appearances in international cricket before her retirement at the end of this tournament.
New Zealand Women Key Players to Watch
Amelie Kerr | Captain and All-Rounder
Kerr is the most important player in this New Zealand women’s team. Since becoming captain, she has scored 477 runs in 11 innings. She has taken 11 wickets in 12 matches. But in this tournament, she has struggled. Amelie scored just 5 against the West Indies. She could not take any wickets in the last 4 crucial overs. New Zealand women need their captain to lead from the front on Friday. If Kerr fires, New Zealand women will win this match.
Suzie Bates | Veteran Opener
Bates missed the first two games of this tournament due to injury. This match could be one of her final appearances before she retires at the end of the tournament. She has scored over 3800 runs in Women's T20 International cricket. No batter in history has scored that much. If she returns to open the batting, New Zealand women get a serious boost at the top of the order.
Sophie Devine | Big Match Player
Devine is also retiring after this tournament. She has played 10 T20 World Cups. She has scored thousands of runs across formats. She scored 47 in New Zealand's 2016 World Cup win.
Jess Kerr | Pace Bowler
Jess Kerr is New Zealand's best pace bowling option. She took 2 wickets in the match against the West Indies. Jess has been the most reliable bowler in the New Zealand women's team so far. Kerr can easily affect Ireland’s women’s top order.
Nensi Patel | Spinner
Nensi is New Zealand's key spinner. She will be crucial in the middle overs when the pitch starts to turn. Ireland's middle order struggled against spin in both their matches. Nensi’s bowling in overs 8 to 15 could make the difference between Ireland women posting 140 and posting 160.
Ireland Women's Key Players to Watch
Gaby Lewis | Captain and Top Scorer
Lewis is Ireland's best batter. She is one of their most important players. She has scored over 1800 runs in Women's T20 Internationals. Lewis was the top scorer at the World Cup qualifiers in Nepal earlier this year. She has not scored big in any match at this tournament. Ireland’s women need her to make a total above 150.
Orla Prendergast | All-Rounder
Prendergast is Ireland women's most dangerous player with both bat and ball. She scored 71 not out off 46 balls in the Tri-Series against West Indies in June. She took 2 wickets against England and is Ireland's best performer across both departments. Any fantasy team without Prendergast is missing the best Irish player on the pitch.
Ava Canning | Pace Bowler
Canning is the leading wicket-taker for the Ireland women’s team in this tournament with 3 wickets so far. She bowls fast and can swing the ball in Southampton's evening conditions. If she dismisses Amelie Kerr or Sophie Devine early, New Zealand women could be under pressure.
Cara Murray | Spinner
Murray is Ireland’s main spin bowler. She could play an important role in the middle overs. Murray bowled economically against England. If the pitch slows down after 10 overs, her spin could help keep New Zealand women under 160.
New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women Squad Comparison | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
| Category | New Zealand Women | Ireland Women | Stronger Side |
| Openers | Suzie Bates (3800+ T20I runs, retiring), Georgia Plimmer | Amy Hunter (wk), Alana Dalzell | New Zealand |
| Middle Order | Amelie Kerr (477 runs as captain in 2026), Sophie Devine (retiring), Brooke Halliday | Gaby Lewis (1800+ T20I runs), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell | New Zealand |
| Pace Bowling | Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu (retiring), Rosemary Mair | Jane Maguire, Arlene Kelly, Georgina Dempsey | New Zealand |
| Spin Bowling | Nensi Patel, Maddy Green | Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire | New Zealand |
| Wicketkeeper | Izzy Gaze | Amy Hunter (experienced) | Even |
| Captain | Amelie Kerr | Gaby Lewis | New Zealand |
| World Cup Exp. | 2024 champions, multiple semi-finals | Still developing, first tournament cycle | New Zealand |
Who Will Win New Zealand-W vs Ireland-W | Match Prediction Jun 19 2026
New Zealand women are the favorites, but they are in serious trouble. Two losses from two games have changed their momentum. Amelie Kerr needs to give good scores with enough wickets. Suzie Bates needs to come back and open the batting. Sophie Devine needs one big innings before she retires at the end of this tournament.
Ireland women have nothing to lose. This is what makes them dangerous. Gaby Lewis needs to score at least 50. Orla Prendergast needs to take early wickets. If Ireland women can bowl the New Zealand women out for under 150, they could give shock results. But the New Zealand women have too much experience to lose three World Cup games in a row. They should find a way to win this one.
- Predicted Winner: New Zealand Women
- Predicted Margin: 20 to 30 runs or 5 wickets if chasing
Best Fantasy XI | New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women | Dream11 Picks June 19 2026
| Player | Team | Role |
| Izzy Gaze | New Zealand Women | Wicketkeeper |
| Amelie Kerr (C) | New Zealand Women | All-Rounder |
| Suzie Bates | New Zealand Women | Batter |
| Sophie Devine | New Zealand Women | Batter |
| Brooke Halliday | New Zealand Women | Batter |
| Jess Kerr | New Zealand Women | Bowler |
| Maddy Green | New Zealand Women | All-Rounder |
| Gaby Lewis (VC) | Ireland Women | Batter |
| Orla Prendergast | Ireland Women | All-Rounder |
| Ava Canning | Ireland Women | Bowler |
| Amy Hunter | Ireland Women | Wicketkeeper |
Captain: Amelie Kerr
Kerr is the must-pick captain for this match. She has scored 477 runs in 11 innings as New Zealand's captain in 2026 and has taken 11 wickets in 12 matches. She will bat in the top three. She can bowl her 4 overs regardless of the game situation. She is desperate to perform after two poor matches. She is the player with the highest points potential in this game.
Vice Captain: Gaby Lewis
Lewis is Ireland's best batter. She was the top scorer at the World Cup qualifiers earlier this year. She always bats when her side needs her most. At Southampton, on a surface where Ireland women know they must score big, Lewis will be the key player to their innings.
Differential Pick: Suzie Bates
Bates missed the first two games. She is a low-ownership pick who could transform New Zealand's innings from the top. She has scored more runs than any batter in Women's T20 International history. Pick her before everyone else realizes how important she is.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is expected to win the New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women match on Jun 19 2026?
New Zealand Women are more likely to win even if they lost their first two matches. They have beaten Ireland women in all four T20I meetings between the two sides. They have far more batting depth and bowling variety.
What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand Women and Ireland Women in T20Is?
New Zealand women lead the head-to-head 4-0. They have beaten Ireland in every single Women's T20 International they have played. Ireland women have never beaten New Zealand women in this format.
What is the pitch like at Hampshire Bowl, Southampton, for this match?
Hampshire Bowl is a ground that favors batting first. The average first innings T20 score here is 166 to 170. Teams batting first have won 13 of the last 18 T20 matches.
What is the weather forecast for Southampton on Jun 19 2026?
The temperature at match start is around 20 degrees Celsius. Humidity is 76 percent. Rain chances are around 10 to 15 percent for the evening. The match should go ahead without any major interruption.
Can Ireland Women beat New Zealand Women at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
Ireland women can win, but it would be the biggest upset of the tournament so far. They need to keep New Zealand women below 150. It could be quite challenging to beat the defending champions of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
Who are the key players to watch in the New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women match?
Amelie Kerr is the most important player in this match. She has been poor in the first two games, and the New Zealand women need her to perform. Suzie Bates may return for this match. For Ireland women, Gaby Lewis is an important player. Orla Prendergast is dangerous with both bat and ball. Ava Canning, with 3 wickets in this tournament, is also a threat.
What time does the New Zealand-W vs Ireland-W match start in India?
The match starts at 11:00 PM IST on Friday, June 19 2026. The toss will take place at 10:30 PM IST.
Where can I watch New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women live in India and the UK?
In India, watch it live on Star Sports Network and stream on Disney+Hotstar. In the UK, the match is live on Sky Sports.
Who is the best Dream11 captain pick for New Zealand-W vs Ireland-W?
Amelie Kerr is the best captain pick. She bats, bowls, and fields at the highest level. She is desperate to perform after two poor games. She gives points in multiple categories every time she plays.
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