West Indies Women look strong favourites against Ireland Women in Match 27 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, carrying a 72% win probability with bookmaker odds of WI 1.45 vs IRE 2.70.
Hayley Matthews’ Windies must win to control their semi-final fate after England handed them a 38-run defeat at Lord’s. Meanwhile, Gaby Lewis’s Ireland have lost all four group fixtures but came within just 4 runs of beating New Zealand, so they certainly won’t roll over.
Furthermore, the afternoon fixture unfolds at the County Ground, Bristol on Friday, June 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM BST local).
WI-W vs IRE-W Match Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | West Indies Women vs Ireland Women, 27th Match, Group 2, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Friday, June 27, 2026 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM BST local |
| Venue | County Ground, Bristol |
| Group | Group 2 (Eng, Ire, NZ, Sco, SL, WI) |
| Live Streaming (India) | Star Sports / JioHotstar app and website |
WI-W vs IRE-W Match Odds
The market positions West Indies as clear favourites with their semi-final place on the line and a significantly deeper squad.
Moreover, the key individual betting markets carry strong value per the source analysis.
| Aspect | Selection | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Top Match Batter | Deandra Dottin | ~3.25 |
| Top Match Batter | Orla Prendergast | ~3.75 |
| Top Match Bowler | Hayley Matthews | ~2.75 |
| 1st Innings Total | Over 148.5 | ~1.85 |
| Total Match Sixes | Over 5.5 | ~1.90 |
*Indicative odds. Verify live prices on your bookmaker before placing any bet.
County Ground Pitch & Bristol Weather Report
Bristol’s balanced surface offers something for everyone, with seam movement early and spin grip from around the 13th over.
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Surface | Balanced: true bounce, moderate turn later |
| Early Movement | Seam movement available in the powerplay |
| Spin | Grip available from overs 13-16 |
| WT20I Avg 1st Innings | 155-165 (moderate-scoring ground) |
| Boundaries | Square: 58-62m / Straight: 55-58m |
As for the weather, Bristol stays sunny at 26°C with just 10% rain risk. Slight dew could arrive in the second innings, which benefits the chasing side. Therefore, the toss-winning captain will likely bowl first.
WI-W vs IRE-W Tournament Form & Context
Both sides arrive in contrasting positions, though both carry compelling stories into this fixture.
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| WI’s WC Record | 3 wins from 4 (beat SL, SCO, NZ; lost to ENG by 38 runs) |
| IRE’s WC Record | 0 wins from 4 (all losses, but 4-run miss vs NZ) |
| WI’s Group Standing | 2nd in Group 2 (semi-final in contention) |
| IRE’s Group Standing | 5th (eliminated) |
| WI’s Key Concern | Matthews and Dottin both acknowledge not contributing runs yet |
| IRE’s Best Moment | 110-run Lewis/Prendergast partnership in NZ chase |
Notably, Ireland’s 110-run partnership between Lewis and Prendergast against New Zealand shows they can genuinely threaten any top order. However, West Indies’ semi-final motivation provides a focus that eliminated teams can’t replicate.
WI-W vs IRE-W Predicted Playing XIs
Here are Predicted Playing XI for both sides:
West Indies Women (WI-W)
Hayley Matthews (C), Qiana Joseph, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Jahzara Claxton, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Ashmini Munisar.
Ireland Women (IRE-W)
Gaby Lewis (C), Orla Prendergast, Amy Hunter, Alice Tector, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Georgina Dempsey, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Louise Little.
WI-W vs IRE-W Probable Best Performers
Here are Probable Best Performers from both sides:
Probable Best Batter: Deandra Dottin
Deandra Dottin remains one of the most destructive batters in the women’s game but has not yet delivered at this tournament. Moreover, Matthews noted directly after the England loss that Dottin still has not got her runs.
Consequently, against Ireland’s bowling, this shapes up as the most winnable fixture for Dottin to find form. A 14th-to-18th-over blitz from Dottin could take this game away from Ireland in a single passage of play.
Probable Best Bowler: Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews has taken three-wicket hauls against both Sri Lanka and Scotland and remains the West Indies’ primary wicket-taking weapon with the ball.
Additionally, Matthews’ opening spells have set the tone for every West Indies victory this tournament. Therefore, her spell against Lewis and Prendergast becomes the early contest that could define this match.
Ireland X-Factor: Orla Prendergast
Orla Prendergast has been Ireland’s standout performer and arguably the most improved women’s T20I player in the world over the last 18 months.
Furthermore, the all-rounder scored 59 against New Zealand and took 2/26 in the same match. As a result, a Prendergast masterclass with bat and ball represents Ireland’s clearest path to that elusive first win.
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WI-W vs IRE-W Match Prediction
West Indies Women are favoured at 72% win probability, largely because semi-final motivation, Matthews’ bowling form, and four genuine wicket-taking options (Matthews, Fletcher, Ramharack, Munisar) outgun Ireland’s limited batting depth.
Moreover, the Dottin factor looms large. The law of averages plus match quality suggests a big Dottin innings sits somewhere in this tournament, and Bristol in a must-win is the most likely venue.
However, Ireland’s 110-run partnership against New Zealand plus Prendergast’s all-round form mean they carry a genuine 28% upset factor. If Lewis and Prendergast bat first and post 155+, West Indies will feel real pressure.
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