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Ireland Women vs Namibia Women, ICCWT20_WCQ, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Namibia Women won the toss and choose to bat first
Ireland Women won by 7 wickets
Ireland Women aim to consolidate momentum as Namibia Women search for consolidation win
- Ireland have qualified for Super six with 4 points from 3 matches so far.
- Namibia are destined end in group stages with no wins in their 3 completed matches so far
- Recent matches at Kirtipur have seen first-innings scores generally fall in the 120–150 range, keeping contests alive into the final overs.
Ireland will win the match.
| Tournament: | ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Nepal, Nepal |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 17.1°C|Mist |
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IREW vs NAM-W Match Prediction & Analysis
Ireland Women face Namibia Women in a Group-stage fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026, with both teams arriving with contrasting recent outcomes. Ireland Women have shown signs of recovery after splitting their last two matches, combining a narrow defeat with a confidence-boosting win that has kept them competitive in the group standings. Namibia Women, meanwhile, continue to search for consistency after back-to-back losses, remaining under pressure to arrest a slide and improve their position in the table.
Ireland enter this contest following a victory that highlighted improved batting depth and disciplined bowling execution, while Namibia come in after a close defeat that again exposed fragility in defending modest totals. With the group stage approaching a decisive phase, Ireland will be keen to build on recent momentum and strengthen their qualification push, whereas Namibia will view this fixture as an opportunity to translate isolated individual performances into a more complete team effort. The match presents a clear contrast between a side beginning to find balance and another still trying to piece together sustained performances.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
IREW
L
W
W
L
L
IREW
153/7 in 20.0 7.65
ICCWT20_WCQ
Bangladesh Women beat Ireland Women by 9 runs144/4 in 20.0 7.2
154/7 in 20.0 7.7
138/8 in 20.0 6.9
146/6 in 20.0 7.3
ICCWT20_WCQ
Ireland Women beat Papua New Guinea Women by 41 runs
105/6 in 20.0 5.25
201/5 in 20.0 10.05
SA-W vs IRE-W 2025
South Africa Women beat Ireland Women by 65 runs
136/3 in 20.0 6.8
220/2 in 20.0 11
SA-W vs IRE-W 2025
South Africa Women beat Ireland Women by 105 runs115/10 in 18.0 6.39
NAM-W
L
L
L
L
L
NAM-W
122/5 in 20.0 6.1
124/7 in 19.4 6.31
144/7 in 20.0 7.2
ICCWT20_WCQ
Bangladesh Women beat Namibia Women by 80 runs64/10 in 17.5 3.59
153/3 in 20.0 7.65
125/7 in 20.0 6.25
93/7 in 20.0 4.65
ICCWENT 2025
Papua New Guinea Women won by 1 run
94/7 in 20.0 4.7
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 0 Matches
TEAMS PREVIEW
Ireland Women Preview
Ireland Women have shown encouraging signs of progress across their last two completed matches. In their most recent outing against Bangladesh Women, Ireland posted a competitive 144/4, led by a fluent 73 from Gaby Lewis and solid support from Amy Hunter, who added 35. Despite the strong batting effort, Ireland fell short by 9 runs, as Bangladesh managed to edge past the total. With the ball, Jane Maguire’s 2/24 and Orla Prendergast’s 1/15 kept Ireland in contention throughout the chase.
Earlier against the USA Women, Ireland produced a more complete performance, scoring 154/7. Leah Paul’s 67 anchored the innings, while Gaby Lewis contributed 42, ensuring a defendable total. The bowling unit then delivered decisively, with Arlene Kelly’s 4/20 proving match-defining, supported by Aimee Maguire (2/26) and Ava Canning (2/11) to secure a 16-run victory.
Across these matches, Ireland’s top order and varied bowling attack have shown growing balance, positioning them well as the group stage progresses.
Key Players: Gaby Lewis, Arlene Kelly, Leah Paul
Ireland Women Predicted Playing XI:
Alana Dazell, Gaby Lewis, Arlene Kelly, Leah Paul, Aimee Maguire, Ava Canning, Orla Prendergast, Jane Maguire, Amy Hunter, Lara McBride, Laura Delany
Ireland Women Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, 2026
Ireland Women Actual Playing XI:
Rebecca Stokell, Sarah Forbes, Arlene Kelly, Lara McBride, Orla Prendergast, Alana Dalzell, Jane Maguire, Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul, Christina Coulter Reilly, Louise Little
Namibia Women Preview
Namibia Women’s recent matches have highlighted ongoing challenges with batting depth, despite moments of control with the ball. In their latest completed match against Papua New Guinea Women, Namibia posted 122/5, with J. Diergaardt’s 36 standing out as the primary contribution. However, that total proved insufficient, as PNG chased it down, handing Namibia a 3-wicket defeat. Namibia’s bowlers fought back, led by an excellent spell from Sylvia Shihepo, who took 3/8, with Diergaardt adding 1/18, but the lack of runs left little margin for error.
Earlier against Bangladesh Women, Namibia endured a heavy loss. After restricting Bangladesh to 144/7, where Sylvia Shihepo claimed 2/21 and Wika Mwatile returned 1/14, Namibia were bowled out for just 64, with Sune Wittmann’s 19 the top score. The result was an 80-run defeat, underlining Namibia’s batting struggles against disciplined attacks.
Namibia’s bowling unit has delivered competitive spells, but consistent batting partnerships remain the critical area needing improvement.
Key Players: Sylvia Shihepo, J. Diergaardt, Sune Wittmann
Namibia Women Predicted Playing XI:
Yasmeen Khan, Sylvia Shihepo, J. Diergaardt, Sune Wittmann, M Gorasses, K Green, N Benjamin, Wika Mwatile, Saima Tuhaldeni, Evelyn K, M Mwatile
Namibia Women Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, 2026
Namibia Women Actual Playing XI:
Yasmeen Khan, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Mekelanye Mwatile, Sune Wittmann, Sylvia Shihepo, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Eveleen Kejarukua, Naomi Benjamin, Saima Tuhadeleni
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions in Kirtipur are expected to remain generally clear during match hours. Dry conditions and mild temperatures should allow uninterrupted play, with little risk of rain delays. As a result, both teams are likely to get a full 20-over innings, keeping the focus firmly on execution rather than weather-related adjustments.
IREW vs NAM-W Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
High Turn
The Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, has been a regular host during this Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, producing competitive low-to-moderate scoring games. Recent matches here have seen first-innings totals largely in the 120–150 range, with chasing sides often staying in the contest deep into the innings. The surface tends to slow as the match progresses, rewarding bowlers who vary pace and batters who build partnerships rather than relying solely on power hitting.
Toss: To Bat
At the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, recent women’s T20 matches have shown captains leaning towards batting first after winning the toss. Early overs at this venue tend to offer a stable surface, encouraging teams to post a competitive total before the pitch begins to slow later in the innings. With several matches here being decided by narrow margins, setting a target has often been viewed as the safer option.
IREW vs NAM-W
Winning Prediction
Ireland Women enter this fixture with slightly stronger recent form, combining competitive batting totals with effective bowling performances. Namibia Women have shown the ability to restrict opposition scoring but continue to struggle in setting or chasing defendable totals. If Ireland’s top order maintains its recent consistency and the bowling unit repeats its discipline from the USA match, they hold a clear edge. Namibia will need a significantly improved batting display to challenge Ireland’s balance in what shapes up as a crucial group-stage encounter.
Ireland will win the match.
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