West Indies will determine their semifinal destiny as they take on Ireland in the final Group B match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Bristol’s County Ground. A victory will secure West Indies a spot in the semifinals following a strong group-stage performance with three wins out of four matches. Hayley Matthews’ exceptional all-round performance has been pivotal for the Caribbean team.
Shemaine Campbelle has been a standout batter for West Indies, scoring 150 runs, while Chinelle Henry’s impressive half-century against England highlighted the team’s middle-order strength. Aaliyah Alleyne and Matthews have been key in the bowling department, each picking up eight wickets, supported by spinners Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack providing control in the middle overs.
In contrast, Ireland, already out of semifinal contention after four consecutive losses, will play for pride. Captain Gaby Lewis has been their top scorer with 128 runs, while all-rounder Orla Prendergast has contributed significantly with 118 runs and five wickets. Aimee Maguire leads Ireland’s bowling attack with four wickets.
The Bristol pitch has favored both batsmen and seamers, with teams chasing emerging victorious in all three World Cup matches played at the venue so far.
The West Indies vs. Ireland clash is scheduled for June 27, Saturday at 7:00 PM IST at Bristol County Ground. The match can be watched on the Star Sports Network with live streaming available on JioStar.
