England head into this clash riding high on confidence after a clinical, statement performance in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener. They looked every bit the home favorites, crushing Sri Lanka on the back of a breathtaking, unbeaten 105 from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and a fiery 4-wicket burst from Freya Kemp. Ireland, meanwhile, are left searching for answers after falling short against Scotland. While Amy Hunter’s bright 39 at the top and Ava Canning’s fighting three-wicket haul provided a few positives, a dramatic middle-order collapse derailed their chase and exposed some major gaps that need fixing immediately.
As the second act of the Southampton doubleheader, England will look to stamp their authority early and keep their foot firmly on the gas. Their aggressive, fearless brand of cricket is designed to rattle opponents from the get-go, leaving Ireland with the massive task of weathering an initial storm. The game hinges on whether Ireland’s batters can handle the relentless accuracy of the English attack. At the same time, Canning and company must find a way to get Wyatt-Hodge early; otherwise, England’s depth might just overwhelm the visitors before they even get a foothold in the contest.
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 4
- England won – 3
- Ireland won – 1
When it comes to the historic rivalry between these two sides, England comfortably holds the upper hand on paper, but the numbers suggest Ireland is more than capable of springing a surprise. Out of the 4 T20 Internationals played between them, England has asserted their dominance with 3 convincing victories, consistently finding ways to outclass their neighbors. However, Ireland’s lone victory serves as a powerful reminder that they cannot be taken lightly, proving that if England slips up even slightly, the Irish side has the teeth to exploit it and tip the scales.
Squads:
England Women’s Cricket Team
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong and Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Ireland Women’s Cricket Team
Gaby Lewis (C), Amy Hunter (WK), Rebecca Stokell, Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Coulter Reilly, Ava Canning, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Georgina Dempsey, Alana Dalzell, Aimee Maguire
Where to Watch England Women vs Ireland Women?
Fans in India can watch the match live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar website and app.
Schedule:
England Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 12: vs Sri Lanka Women, Birmingham – Won by 87 runs
June 16: vs Ireland Women, Southampton
June 20: vs Scotland Women, Leeds
June 24: vs West Indies Women, Lord’s
June 27: vs New Zealand Women, The Oval
Ireland Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 13: vs Scotland Women, Manchester – Lost by 40 runs
June 16: vs England Women, Southampton
June 19: vs New Zealand Women, Southampton
June 23: vs Sri Lanka Women, Bristol
June 27: vs West Indies Women, Bristol
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives –
Catch all the live action on Star Sports channels and JioHotstar.
For fans in Australia –
Catch all the live action on Prime Video.
For fans in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
For fans in the United States and Canada –
Catch all the live action on Willow TV.
For fans in New Zealand –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sport.
For fans in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa –
Catch all the live action on SuperSport Cricket.
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