Ireland secures first T20 World Cup win against West Indies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Ireland triumphed over the West Indies by six wickets in their T20 World Cup match in Bristol on June 27. Orla Prendergast scored 63 runs off 44 balls as Ireland chased down West Indies' total of 128/7. West Indies, aiming for a semi-final spot, struggled in their innings, with Murray taking 2 wickets for 13 runs. This marks Ireland's first victory in T20 World Cup history, having lost all previous 21 matches in the tournament.
- •Ireland scored 129/4 in 18.1 overs.
- •West Indies posted 128/7 in their innings.
- •Orla Prendergast had a pivotal 63 runs for Ireland.
- •Ireland had lost all previous T20 World Cup matches.
- •This match took place in Bristol.
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland beat Windies for first T20 World Cup win
- 4:42 PMBBC Sport — Ireland beat Windies for first T20 World Cup win
"Orla Prendergast's 63 leads Ireland to a historic win, and dents West Indies' semi-final hopes.
"Orla Prendergast's 63 leads Ireland to a historic win, and dents West Indies' semi-final hopes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 4:42 PMIreland beat Windies for first T20 World Cup win
Orla Prendergast's 63 leads Ireland to a historic win, and dents West Indies' semi-final hopes.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 4:42 PMIreland beat Windies for first T20 World Cup win
Orla Prendergast's 63 leads Ireland to a historic win, and dents West Indies' semi-final hopes.
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