Ireland reaches 118-9 after strong finish against England
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
In the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Southampton, Ireland scored 118 runs for 9 wickets, helped by four boundaries in the final over. The team’s late hitting bolstered their total set for England, who will need 119 runs to win the match. Ireland sought to build momentum against a strong English side as they look to secure a vital win in this tournament. The match remains live.
- •Ireland scored 118-9 in their innings.
- •Four boundaries hit in the last over contributed significantly.
- •The match is being played at Southampton.
- •England needs to chase down 119 runs to win.
- 8:24 PMBBC Sport — Ireland hit four boundaries in final over to set England 119 to win
"Watch Ireland hit four boundaries in the final over to push their total up to 118-9 in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Southampton.
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