New Zealand and Ireland produced another thriller in Match 13 of the ICC Women's
T20 World Cup 2026.
Amelia Kerr steadied the innings with 39 after two early wickets, while Brooke Halliday added 34.
Issy Sharp chipped in with 36 and Suzie Bates' unbeaten 19* off 12 lifted New Zealand to 140.
Orla Prendergast and Cara Murray impressed with the ball, returning identical figures of 2/26.
In reply, Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast put Ireland in control with a century partnership.
Prendergast fell for 59 and Lewis for 58 soon after, triggering a dramatic late collapse.
Amelia Kerr's led the fightback with a double strike before Bates defended 15 in the final over, sealing New Zealand's first win by 4 runs.