The Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 intensify with Ireland Women facing Namibia Women in the 19th Match, Group A clash on January 26 at 12:45 PM IST. At the bowler friendly Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Ireland looks to extend their edge with two wins from three matches, while Namibia fights to snap a three-match losing streak. Both sides boast versatile all-rounders and in-form performers ready to exploit the seaming conditions and spin friendly grip.
Squads:
Ireland Women’s Cricket Team
Gaby Lewis (C), 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, Rebecca Stokell
Namibia Women’s Cricket Team
Sune Wittmann (C), Yasmeen Khan, Naomi Benjamin, Jurriene Diergaardt, Merczerly Gorases, Kayleen Green, Victoria Hamunyela, Eveleen Kejarukua, Bianca Manuel, Mekelaye Mwatile, Wilka Mwatile, Sylvia Shihepo, Edelle Van Zyl, Leigh-Marie Visser, Saima Tuhadeleni
Players to watch out:
Jurriene Diergaardt
The 25-year-old right-hand batter and medium pacer brings firepower from 107 WT20Is: 897 runs at a strike rate of 76 and 53 wickets, with the best of 4/15. In her latest outing against PNG, she smashed 36 runs and snared a wicket, proving her value as Namibia’s X-factor on this testing surface.
Sylvia Shihepo
This 25-year-old right-hand batter and right-arm medium bowler shines in 99 WT20Is with 262 runs at 74 strike rate and 53 wickets, her best 3/6. She dazzled recently with 3/8 against Papua New Guinea and 2/21 versus Bangladesh, her probing lines poised to trouble Ireland’s top-order amid the pitch’s assistance.
Gaby Lewis
The 24-year-old all-rounder, a right-hand batter and leg-spinner, has amassed 2,929 runs in 110 WT20Is at a 117-strike rate, plus 3 wickets. Her recent fireworks 73 against Bangladesh, 42 each versus the United States and Papua New Guinea positioned her as captain and match winner, blending aggression with subtle spin.
Amy Hunter
The 20-year-old right-hand wicketkeeper batter boasts 1,445 runs in 59 WT20Is at 114 strike rate. Her unbeaten 35* against Bangladesh highlighted her composure, making her a vital anchor to steady Ireland on this bowler dominated track.
Pitch:
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground favors bowlers, offering pacers early movement and spinners consistent grip. Batters often struggle; teams bowling first typically hold the advantage.
Weather:
The conditions read a minimum 5°C, maximum 21°C, and 39% humidity. The winds will be at 16 km/h under partially cloudy skies, ideal for uninterrupted play.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Jurriene Diergaardt, Sylvia Shihepo, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Cara Murray, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Kayleen Green, Saima Tuhadeleni
Match Details:
Date – January 26, 2026
Time – 12:45 PM IST
Venue – Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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