Ireland Women delivered a dominant all-round performance to outclass Netherlands Women in the 25th match of the Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 at Mulpani, securing a massive 98-run victory and stamping their authority in the Super Six. The Irish side built their innings steadily before accelerating through the middle and death overs, while their bowlers dismantled the Dutch chase with relentless discipline and sharp execution.
The innings began with Amy Hunter and Gaby Lewis setting the foundation with a measured opening stand. Lewis looked fluent during her stay, striking 20 off 18 balls with four boundaries, before Caroline de Lange provided the breakthrough to halt the opening momentum. Hunter carried on with intent, compiling 34 off 31 deliveries, striking three fours and one six, before falling to Silver Siegers. Their partnership ensured Ireland had a stable platform early in the innings.
The middle-order then took control through Leah Paul and Laura Delany, who stitched together a crucial partnership that shifted the momentum firmly in Ireland’s favour. Paul was the standout aggressor, smashing 39 off just 24 balls at a strike rate of 162.50, peppering the boundary ropes with six fours.
Delany complemented her with a brisk 15 off 9 balls, striking at 166.66, before being dismissed by Hannah Landheer. Rebecca Stokell added further impetus with 17 off 17 balls, while Louise Little and Jane Maguire chipped in at the death as Ireland closed the innings strongly. The Irish innings ended with contributions throughout the order, and extras adding valuable runs to push the total as Ireland posted 143/9 at the end of 20.
For the Netherlands, Hannah Landheer was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets for 35 runs, while Caroline de Lange claimed 2 for 15, and Silver Siegers and Iris Zwilling also chipped in with a wicket each. However, inconsistent lines and lack of sustained pressure allowed Ireland to accelerate during key phases.
Chasing a stiff target, the Netherlands innings never truly took off as Ireland’s bowlers struck early and often. Iris Zwilling tried to provide resistance with 10 off 12 balls, but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. Captain Babette de Leede struggled for fluency, managing just 2 off 10 balls, as Orla Prendergast and Jane Maguire kept things tight. Sterre Kalis and Caroline de Lange showed brief flashes of intent, but the chase was derailed by Ireland’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding.
The Irish bowling attack was led brilliantly by Orla Prendergast, who delivered a match-winning spell of 3 for 13, earning the Player of the Match award. Jane Maguire matched her with 3 wickets for 9 runs, while Lara McBride picked up 2 for 9, effectively crushing any Dutch hopes. Aimee Maguire added another wicket, and Arlene Kelly maintained pressure with an economical spell. The Netherlands were bowled out for 45 in 14.5 overs, with runouts and collapses compounding their woes.
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