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Ireland defeats West Indies, but both advance in T20 World Cup

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Ireland defeats West Indies, but both advance in T20 World Cup

Summary

Ireland claimed their first-ever victory at a Women's T20 World Cup by defeating West Indies by six wickets in Bristol, concluding the match with 11 balls left. The Irish team ended a 0-21 losing streak, while West Indies still progressed to the semi-finals, relying on England's victory over New Zealand. West Indies limited to 128-7 saw Orla Prendergast lead the chase with a strong performance, scoring 63 off 44 balls. Despite the defeat, West Indies secured a semi-final spot due to their prior standings in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Ireland's first Women's T20 World Cup win
•West Indies limited to 128-7
•Orla Prendergast scores 63 for Ireland
•West Indies still advances to semi-finals
•Pakistan beats Netherlands by 37 runs

What they're saying

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Ireland secured their first win at a Women's T20 World Cup as they beat semi-final hopefuls West Indies by six wickets with 11 balls to spare in Bristol.
— Sky Sports

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