Ireland prepares for T20 World Cup opener against Scotland
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Ireland is set to face Scotland in their opening game of the T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on Saturday at 10:30 BST. The Irish team, led by captain Gaby Lewis, aims to break their winless streak in the tournament after losing all 17 matches across four previous editions. Ireland missed the 2024 World Cup but returns in 2026 with renewed confidence after winning against Pakistan and West Indies in a recent Tri-Nations series. Lewis highlighted the significance of the match against Scotland, referencing their prior disappointment in 2024, and expressed optimism about her team’s performance.
- •Ireland has lost 17 consecutive T20 World Cup matches.
- •The match against Scotland kicks off their 2026 campaign.
- •Gaby Lewis returns after recovering from a quad injury.
- •Ireland last faced Scotland in January, losing by 39 runs.
- •Top two teams from Group B move to the semi-finals.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — 17 T20 World Cup games, 17 losses - can Ireland break duck?
- 6:44 AMBBC Sport — 17 T20 World Cup games, 17 losses - can Ireland break duck?
"BBC Sport NI looks ahead to Ireland's T20 World Cup campaign in which they will try pick up a first win after 17 losses from their previous 17 games in the tournament.
"BBC Sport NI looks ahead to Ireland's T20 World Cup campaign in which they will try pick up a first win after 17 losses from their previous 17 games in the tournament.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 6:45 AM17 T20 World Cup games, 17 losses - can Ireland break duck?
BBC Sport NI looks ahead to Ireland's T20 World Cup campaign in which they will try pick up a first win after 17 losses from their previous 17 games in the tournament.
- BBC SportJun 12, 2026, 6:44 AM17 T20 World Cup games, 17 losses - can Ireland break duck?
BBC Sport NI looks ahead to Ireland's T20 World Cup campaign in which they will try pick up a first win after 17 losses from their previous 17 games in the tournament.
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