ICC Womens T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 | 26-Jan-2026 12:45 PM | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
NAMW 107/8 (20)
IREW 110/2 (14.2)
Ireland Women won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leah Paul* | 27 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 135 |
| Louise Little | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurriene Diergaardt* | 2.2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 12 |
| Sylvia Shihepo | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
Last Wicket:Gaby Lewis c Kayleen Green b Wilka Mwatile 33(31) - 71/2 in 9.5 ov.
Ireland Women vs Namibia Women
Namibia Women — Innings 1 (107/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurriene Diergaardt lbw b Alana Dalzell | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Yasmeen Khan c Gaby Lewis b Orla Prendergast | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kayleen Green c Arlene Kelly b Lara McBride | 32 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 139.13 | |
| Merczerly Gorases (wk) b Lara McBride | 19 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 63.33 | |
| Wilka Mwatile c Orla Prendergast b Lara McBride | 28 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 103.7 | |
| Sune Wittmann (c) b Jane Maguire | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 137.5 | |
| Naomi Benjamin b Jane Maguire | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Mekelaye Mwatile not out | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Sylvia Shihepo c Orla Prendergast b Jane Maguire | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Eveleen Kejarukua not out | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 107 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Saima Tuhadeleni | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana Dalzell | 4 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Orla Prendergast | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Jane Maguire | 4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 7.8 |
| Lara McBride | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4.2 |
| Arlene Kelly | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3.7 |
| Louise Little | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jurriene Diergaardt & Yasmeen Khan | 0 | 9 |
| Jurriene Diergaardt & Kayleen Green | 8 | 7 |
| Merczerly Gorases & Kayleen Green | 29 | 24 |
| Merczerly Gorases & Wilka Mwatile | 48 | 52 |
| Sune Wittmann & Wilka Mwatile | 1 | 4 |
| Sune Wittmann & Naomi Benjamin | 10 | 5 |
| Mekelaye Mwatile & Naomi Benjamin | 7 | 8 |
| Mekelaye Mwatile & Sylvia Shihepo | 0 | 4 |
| Mekelaye Mwatile & Eveleen Kejarukua | 4 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yasmeen Khan | 1.3 | 0 |
| 2 | Jurriene Diergaardt | 2.4 | 8 |
| 3 | Kayleen Green | 6.4 | 37 |
| 4 | Merczerly Gorases | 15.2 | 85 |
| 5 | Wilka Mwatile | 15.6 | 86 |
| 6 | Sune Wittmann | 16.5 | 96 |
| 7 | Naomi Benjamin | 18.1 | 103 |
| 8 | Sylvia Shihepo | 18.5 | 103 |
Ireland Women — Innings 2 (110/2 in 14.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Stokell lbw b Saima Tuhadeleni | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Gaby Lewis (c) c Kayleen Green b Wilka Mwatile | 33 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 106.45 | |
| Orla Prendergast retd hurt | 39 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 139.29 | |
| Leah Paul not out | 27 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 135 | |
| Louise Little not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | Wides: 3 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 110 | 2 wkts, 14.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sarah Forbes, Coulter Reilly (wk), Arlene Kelly, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Alana Dalzell | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saima Tuhadeleni | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Eveleen Kejarukua | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Sylvia Shihepo | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Wilka Mwatile | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2.7 |
| Jurriene Diergaardt | 2.2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Stokell & Gaby Lewis | 12 | 14 |
| Prendergast & Gaby Lewis | 59 | 45 |
| Prendergast & Leah Paul | 20 | 19 |
| Louise Little & Leah Paul | 19 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rebecca Stokell | 2.2 | 12 |
| 2 | Gaby Lewis | 9.5 | 71 |
Match Info
| Match | Ireland Women vs Namibia Women |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Womens T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 |
| Time | 26-Jan-2026 12:45 PM |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: Ireland Women vs Namibia Women (IR-W vs NAM-W)
Ireland Women will face Namibia Women in a thrilling match on 26-Jan-2026 in ICC Womens T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026. The match will be played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground at 12:45 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network.
Match Overview
Ireland Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Namibia Women remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Womens T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026.
The pitch at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Ireland Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Namibia Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Ireland Women batting and Namibia Women bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Ireland Women showcase its strengths, or will Namibia Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on Sony Sports Network on 26-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
