ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026: ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Bristol County Ground. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, Sri Lanka Women will face co-hosts Ireland Women at 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) Tuesday, 23rd June 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
SL-W vs IRE-W (Sri Lanka Women vs Ireland Women) Match Details
| Match | SL-W vs IRE-W |
| League | ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Bristol County Ground, Bristol, England |
Sri Lanka Women vs Ireland Women (SL-W vs IRE-W) Match Preview
Sri Lanka has secured only one win in their opening three matches of the tournament and sits second from the bottom of the points table. Their victory over New Zealand was sandwiched between defeats against hosts England and the West Indies.
Ireland has lost all three of its matches and has already been eliminated from the group stage. After suffering narrow defeats in their last two games against England and New Zealand, they will be keen to conclude the tournament on a high note.
SL-W vs IRE-W Pitch Report
The pitch at Bristol's County Ground is favorable for batting, and with short boundaries, batsmen who settle in can score heavily. However, this venue has not been kind to Sri Lanka; they were bowled out for just 98 runs in the first innings against the West Indies. Given the conditions, slow bowlers and spinners could also play a crucial role in the match. The team winning the toss would likely prefer to bowl first. The average first-innings score is around 165.
Who will win today match 20 between Sri Lanka Women vs Ireland Women?
Aaj ka SL-W vs IRE-W match kon jeetega: Based on official statistics and performances in the tournament so far, the Sri Lanka women's team is more likely to win today's match against the Ireland women's team.
- Sri Lanka Women: 67.9% chance of winning
- Ireland Women: 32.1% chance of winning
A big win today would keep Sri Lanka's hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive and significantly boost their morale. On the other hand, Ireland has suffered three consecutive defeats and is already out of contention for the knockout stage.
The odds clearly favor Sri Lanka, as they have won four of the five T20 Internationals played against Ireland.
In this World Cup, teams batting second in Bristol have held the advantage, with the chasing side winning 86% of the matches. Whichever team wins the toss will likely prefer to bowl first.
SL-W vs IRE-W T20 Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 5
- Won by SL-W- 4
- Won by IRE-W- 1
- No Result- 0
SL-W vs IRE-W Match Playing 11
Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Chamari Athapaththu(C), 2. Vishmi Gunarathne, 3. Imesha Dulani, 4. Harshitha Samarawickrama, 5. Kavisha Dilhari, 6. Nilakshika Silva, 7. Kaushani Nuthyangana(WK), 8. Kawya Kavindi, 9. Mithali Bandara, 10. Sugandika Kumari, 11. Nimasha Meepage
Ireland Women (IRE-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Amy Hunter(WK), 2. Gaby Lewis(C), 3. Orla Prendergast, 4. Rebecca Stokell, 5. Louise Little, 6. Leah Paul, 7. Alice Tector, 8. Arlene Kelly, 9. Aimee Maguire, 10. Cara Murray, 11. Lara McBride
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