England set to face Ireland in Women's T20 World Cup match tonight
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026

England will face Ireland in a Women's T20 Cricket World Cup match starting at 6:30 PM BST today at the Utilita Bowl. The match takes place following an exciting game where Sri Lanka won against New Zealand by five wickets. The crowd in Southampton is expected to reach nearly 10,000 for England's match against Ireland.
- •Match begins at 6:30 PM BST at the Utilita Bowl.
- •Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand in the previous match.
- •Stadium attendance expected to be close to 10,000.
- •England aims to secure a strong performance in the tournament.
- 4:46 PMThe Guardian Sport — England v Ireland: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 – live
"Play starts at 6.30pm (BST) at the Utilita Bowl Get in touch: email Tanya about the game Raf is in position at Southampton – though she has provided no reports of any fancy cheescake yet. “Hello! I’m currently watching the end of a fascinating NZ v Sri Lanka contest. The ground is about half full at the moment - they’re expecting almost 10,000 people in for the England game.” And in fact Sri Lanka have just won a thriller by five wickets, with two balls to spare. Continue reading...
Sources
External links- The Guardian SportJun 16, 2026, 4:46 PMEngland v Ireland: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 – live
Play starts at 6.30pm (BST) at the Utilita Bowl Get in touch: email Tanya about the game Raf is in position at Southampton – though she has provided no reports of any fancy cheescake yet. “Hello! I’m currently watching the end of a fascinating NZ v Sri Lanka contest. The ground is about half full at the moment - they’re expecting almost 10,000 people in for the England game.” And in fact Sri Lanka have just won a thriller by five wickets, with two balls to spare. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—England face Ireland in Women's T20 World Cup LIVE!
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