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Ireland secures first Women's T20 World Cup win over West Indies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:14 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Ireland secures first Women's T20 World Cup win over West Indies

Summary

Ireland achieved a historic victory in the Women's T20 World Cup by defeating the West Indies by six wickets on June 28 in Bristol. Amy Hunter and Orla Prendergast played pivotal roles, with Prendergast scoring 63 runs. This win ended Ireland's run of 21 consecutive defeats in World Cup tournaments. Captain Gaby Lewis also made significant contributions, leading the team with consecutive half-centuries before the final group match. Despite finishing last in Group 2, the team showed improvement throughout the tournament.

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•Ireland wins first Women's T20 World Cup match against West Indies
•Amy Hunter and Orla Prendergast lead with a crucial partnership
•Prendergast scores 63 runs off 44 balls
•Gaby Lewis becomes first woman to captain Ireland to a World Cup win
•Ireland finishes bottom in Group 2 but shows tournament improvement

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9:14 AMYahoo Sports — 'Unbelievable' - Hunter savours first World Cup win

What they're saying

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Amy Hunter praises the "absolutely outrageous" Orla Prendergast after they combine to inspire Ireland to a long-awaited first Women's T20 World Cup win.
— Yahoo Sports

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