Cricket Ireland has disclosed its 15-player squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu, Nepal, scheduled from January 18 to February 1, 2026. Gaby Lewis will lead the team once more, with Orla Prendergast as the vice-captain.
The Irish team will depart on January 6, 2026, for a six-day training camp in Dubai before heading to Nepal on January 12. They will engage in two official warm-up matches against Nepal and Zimbabwe.
Teams from Bangladesh, Ireland, the Netherlands, Namibia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand, the USA, and Zimbabwe will participate in the Qualifier. These teams are split into two groups, with Ireland placed in Group A. The top three teams from each group will progress to the Super Six stage, and the top four from there will secure spots in the T20 World Cup.
Director of High Performance, Graeme West, mentioned, “The recent South Africa tour highlighted the challenges of international cricket and the learning opportunities for our squad. The upcoming Qualifier will be the test of applying those learnings on the field.”
“We are preparing for the expected conditions in Nepal, which typically favor spinners. With no major injuries, we anticipate Amy Hunter’s full recovery for the Qualifier,” West added.
The squad for the T20 World Cup Qualifiers includes players like Gaby Lewis, Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, and Rebecca Stokell.
