Scotland faces Ireland in women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Scotland faces Ireland in women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford
Summary

Scotland and Ireland are set to compete in their first women's T20 World Cup match today at Old Trafford, starting at 10:30 AM BST. This encounter marks a significant moment in cricket history, expanding the tournament from ten to twelve teams. The match is part of a double-header that will also feature Australia against South Africa later in the day. Live updates will be available on the Sky Sports App.

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  • Match starts at 10:30 AM BST at Old Trafford
  • Scotland and Ireland compete in their first World Cup meeting
  • Tournament expands to twelve teams this year
  • Live updates provided on Sky Sports
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T20 World Cup from 10.30am BST at Old Trafford Team-by-team guide | Mail Tim Morning everyone and welcome to a rather different World Cup. One in which expanding the tournament means going from ten nations to 12. One in which we never hear a word from a tinpot dictator. One in which every match official makes it through the airport. Today begins with a small piece of cricket history: the first meeting between Scotland and Ireland in a women’s World Cup. As Raf Nicholson, our resident expert, said in her tournament preview, it should be a cracker. Continue reading...

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