West Indies Women are favoured in this Ireland Women vs West Indies Women match prediction, carrying a 52% win probability against Ireland’s 48% heading into the 27th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Bristol on June 27. A predicted toss win for West Indies, who would elect to bat first, combined with Ireland’s underwhelming recent form, tilts this contest in the Caribbean side’s favour. This preview covers the toss call, pitch and weather outlook, both playing XIs, head-to-head data, and fantasy cricket tips for the IRE-W vs WI-W clash.
Ireland Women vs West Indies Women Match Details
Match | Ireland Women vs West Indies Women | 27th Match | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
Date | 27/06/2026 (Saturday) |
Time | BDT 7:30 PM / PKT 6:30 PM / INR 7:00 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | County Ground, Bristol |
Recent performance | Ireland Women – A L L L L West Indies Women – NR W W W L |
IRE-W vs WI-W ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
County Ground, Bristol
Coverage for the Ireland Women vs West Indies Women fixture is broadly available across major cricket-watching markets through official broadcasters.
- Pakistan: PTV, Geo Super (TV); Myco, Tamasha, and Tapmad (Live Streaming)
- India: Star Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (Live Streaming)
- Australia & New Zealand: Amazon Prime Video (Australia); Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now (New Zealand)
- USA & Canada: Willow Sports, Willow TV, Willow TV Canada (TV); Cricbuzz via Willow (Live Streaming)
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket (TV); Sky Go and NOW (Live Streaming)
- Bangladesh: Toffee (Live Streaming) and Nagorik TV (TV)
- Sri Lanka: Star Sports Network (via linear feed)
- Nepal: Star Sports Network (via linear feed)
- MENA: Cricbuzz TV
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Ireland Women vs West Indies Women Toss Prediction
West Indies Women are tipped to win the toss and bat first in this IRE-W vs WI-W contest at Bristol, where recent matches at this venue have rewarded the team batting first. With the contest starting in the afternoon, dew is unlikely to play a major role, so County Ground’s true, paced surface should encourage the toss-winning captain to set a target rather than chase.
County Ground, Bristol Pitch Report
County Ground in Bristol has produced high-scoring cricket through this World Cup, with South Africa’s 208/1 and Sri Lanka’s comfortable 134/1 chase against Ireland underlining the pace and bounce on offer for batters. The surface stays largely true through the innings, giving strokeplayers room to dominate, though bowlers who find early seam movement can still pick up powerplay wickets.
Weather Report
Saturday’s conditions in Bristol point to a partly cloudy afternoon with temperatures peaking near 27°C (80.9°F) and just a 20% chance of rain, so weather is unlikely to disrupt this contest. With the match starting in the afternoon rather than under lights, dew should not be a factor at any stage, leaving County Ground’s true bounce as the dominant influence on how both innings unfold.
IRE-W vs WI-W Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 12 |
Ireland Women Won | 2 |
West Indies Women Won | 10 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | June 27, 2008 |
Most-recent Fixture | June 1, 2026 |
Ireland Women vs West Indies Women Team Preview & Squads
Ireland Women
Gaby Lewis carries a dual burden as both captain and Ireland’s leading batter in this Ireland Women vs West Indies Women playing XI battle, after a nine-wicket hammering by Sri Lanka Women in their last outing at this same Bristol venue. With one match abandoned and four straight defeats behind them, Lewis will be looking for a response with both bat and leadership.
Ireland’s batting order leans heavily on Lewis at the top, and she is tipped as the side’s likely top scorer and biggest six-hitting threat again here. The rest of the lineup, including Amy Hunter and Leah Paul, will need to provide more support in the middle overs if Ireland are to push toward the 160-plus total the data suggests they are capable of.
With the ball, Orla Prendergast offers control and the ability to strike in the powerplay, while all-rounder Arlene Kelly is tipped as Ireland’s leading wicket-taker in this fixture. Ireland’s attack was unable to contain Chamari Athapaththu’s unbeaten century last time out, and a tighter middle-overs effort will be essential against a dangerous West Indies batting unit.
Ireland Women Squad:
Ireland Women Squad
Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector
West Indies Women
Hayley Matthews leads a West Indies Women side that arrives in much better touch than Ireland in this IRE-W vs WI-W preview, with three wins and an abandoned match across their last five outings, despite a 38-run defeat to England in their most recent game while chasing 187. Matthews’ own all-round value adds another dimension to a side already favoured by the data.
Shemaine Campbelle anchors the top of West Indies’ batting order, but it is Stafanie Taylor who the numbers single out as the standout threat, tipped as both the side’s top run-scorer and biggest six-hitter, with a predicted score of 170-plus underlining the depth West Indies can call upon through the middle order.
In the bowling unit, Ashmini Munisar provides the new-ball control West Indies need to build early pressure, while Afy Fletcher is tipped as the side’s leading wicket-taker. With Matthews able to rotate her bowling options through the middle overs, West Indies look well placed to apply sustained pressure on an Ireland lineup still searching for form.
West Indies Women Squad:
West Indies Women Squad
Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha Hector, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Zaida James
IRE-W vs WI-W Prediction
Event | Ireland Women | West Indies Women |
Toss Winner | – | West Indies Women |
Player of the Match | – | Stafanie Taylor |
Top Run Scorer | Gaby Lewis | Stafanie Taylor |
Top Wicket Taker | Arlene Kelly | Afy Fletcher |
Most Sixes | Gaby Lewis | Stafanie Taylor |
Predicted Score | 160+ | 170+ |
Win Probability | 48% | 52% |
Ireland Women vs West Indies Women Winning Prediction
West Indies Women edge this Ireland Women vs West Indies Women match prediction with a 52% win probability to Ireland’s 48%, built on stronger recent form, a predicted toss win, and Stafanie Taylor’s all-round threat with both bat and ball. Can Gaby Lewis lead from the front to keep Ireland’s World Cup campaign alive, or does West Indies’ depth prove too much to handle? Follow JeetBuzz for more match predictions, live stats, and in-depth analysis as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues.
FAQ: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, 27th Match
Q1: What time does the Ireland Women vs West Indies Women match start in IST?
A1: The 27th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Ireland Women and West Indies Women starts at 7:00 PM IST (7:30 PM BDT, 6:30 PM PKT) on June 27 at the County Ground, Bristol.
Q2: Where can fans watch the Ireland Women vs West Indies Women live streaming?
A2: The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Q3: Who is the key player to watch in the IRE-W vs WI-W clash?
A3: West Indies’ Stafanie Taylor and Ireland’s Gaby Lewis are the key players to watch, with Taylor tipped for an all-round impact and Lewis carrying Ireland’s top-order batting hopes.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.