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Northern Knights (Ireland) vs North West Warriors, IIPTT, Today Match Prediction
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NK vs NWW Win Probability
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Can the North West Warriors bounce back against the Knights?
- Northern Knights won three of the last five head to head matches against the North West Warriors.
- Cade Carmichael scored 281 runs during the 2025 season at an average of 35.12.
- James McCollum registered a highest score of 65* during the 2025 tournament.
Northern Knights to win
| Tournament: | Ireland Inter Provincial T20 Trophy, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bready Cricket Club, Bready, Ireland |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
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NK vs NWW Match Prediction & Analysis
Northern Knights and North West Warriors will face each other in the third match of the Ireland Inter-Provincial Trophy 2026 at Bready Cricket Club. Northern Knights begin their campaign with a talented squad featuring several standout performers from the 2025 season.
While North West Warriors enter the contest after a competitive showing against Leinster Lightning despite suffering a 20-run defeat in a rain-shortened match. With both teams looking to secure important early-season points, another closely fought contest could be on the cards.
With only a handful of matches in the tournament, teams cannot afford slow starts, making every game crucial in the race for the title. Northern Knights will be eager to begin their campaign on a positive note, while North West Warriors will look to bounce back after showing encouraging signs with both bat and ball against Leinster Lightning.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NK
L
L
L
W
NK
226/4 in 34.1 6.61
IP50T
Leinster Lightning beat Northern Knights (Ireland) by 6 wickets
223/10 in 42.2 5.27
278/4 in 40.0 6.95
IP50T
Munster Reds beat Northern Knights (Ireland) by 6 wickets
274/10 in 47.2 5.79
210/6 in 46.1 4.55
204/10 in 39.1 5.21
286/6 in 46.1 6.19
IP50T
Northern Knights (Ireland) beat North West Warriors by 4 wickets
283/5 in 50.0 5.66
NWW
L
L
L
NWW
179/9 in 16.0 11.19
159/6 in 16.0 9.94
275/10 in 49.5 5.52
IP50T
Leinster Lightning beat North West Warriors by 44 runs
231/10 in 48.4 4.75
286/6 in 46.1 6.19
IP50T
Northern Knights (Ireland) beat North West Warriors by 4 wickets
283/5 in 50.0 5.66
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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286/6 in 46.1
IP50T
Northern Knights (Ireland) beat North West Warriors by 4 wickets
283/5 in 50.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Northern Knights (Ireland) Preview
Northern Knights head into the contest with a well-balanced squad filled with experienced T20 performers and aggressive top-order batters. Captain Matthew Humphreys provides leadership and control through the middle overs.
While the presence of Paul Stirling and Mark Adair gives the team important experience in pressure situations. The squad also contains several younger players who impressed during the 2025 Inter-Provincial season with their fearless batting approach.
Paul Stirling remains the biggest attacking threat in the batting lineup and continues to dominate domestic bowling attacks with his aggressive strokeplay. Cade Carmichael was Northern Knights’ most consistent batter during the previous season, while Sam Topping’s ability to score quickly through the middle overs adds further depth.
James McCollum and Ross Adair also strengthen the top order and allow Northern Knights to maintain an aggressive approach throughout the innings.
Northern Knights possess a strong pace-spin combination led by Matthew Humphreys and Tom Mayes. Humphreys’ left-arm spin gives the side control during the middle overs, while Mayes and Mark Adair provide wicket-taking ability with the new ball.
Carson McCullough and Cian Robertson also add depth to the attack and improve the overall bowling balance.
Key Stats
1. Cade Carmichael scored 281 runs during the 2025 season at an average of 35.12.
2. Ben Calitz struck 14 sixes during the previous season.
3. Matthew Humphreys picked up 16 wickets during the 2025 Inter-Provincial season.
Northern Knights (Ireland) Predicted Playing XI:
Paul Stirling, James McCollum, Cade Carmichael, Sam Topping, Ross Adair, Matthew Humphreys (c), Mark Adair, Tom Mayes, Carson McCullough, Cian Robertson, Shane Dadswell.
Northern Knights (Ireland) Key Players From Previous Game Of Ireland Inter Provincial T20 Trophy, 2026
North West Warriors Preview
North West Warriors showed plenty of positives in their opening match despite suffering a 20-run defeat against Leinster Lightning in a rain-shortened 16-over contest. Chasing a challenging target of 180, the Warriors finished on 159/6, falling just 20 runs short.
Gavin Roulston led the fightback with a superb 57 off 31 balls, while Jake Egan contributed 37 runs. Although they couldn't complete the chase, the batting unit showed enough promise to trouble Northern Knights in this encounter.
The Warriors will once again rely on experienced campaigners Andy Balbirnie and Andy McBrine, while Gavin Roulston enters this game full of confidence after his aggressive half-century. Jake Egan looked solid in the middle order and Jared Wilson provided a strong late flourish, highlighting the depth available in the batting lineup.
Despite facing one of the strongest batting lineups in the competition, the Warriors' bowlers produced some encouraging performances. Craig Young was the standout performer with three wickets, while Liam McCarthy removed two key batters. Jared Wilson and Andy McBrine also chipped in with important breakthroughs and will remain key figures heading into this match.
Key Stats
1. Gavin Roulston smashed 57 runs off 31 balls with five fours and five sixes against Leinster Lightning.
2. Jake Egan scored 37 runs from 30 deliveries during the chase.
3. Craig Young was the leading wicket-taker with figures of 3/37 in 3 overs.
North West Warriors Predicted Playing XI:
Andrew Balbirnie, Jake Egan (wk), Andy McBrine (c), Gareth Delany, Gavin Roulston, Scott MacBeth, Sam Haslett, Craig Young, Alastair Doherty, Jared Wilson, Josh Wilson.
North West Warriors Key Players From Previous Game Of Ireland Inter Provincial T20 Trophy, 2026
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather at Bready is expected to remain cool and cloudy throughout the afternoon. Overcast conditions could help seam bowlers early in the innings, especially during the powerplay overs.
NK vs NWW Pitch Report
Bready Cricket Club generally assists fast bowlers early because of moisture and overhead conditions. Batters usually need a few overs before playing aggressively, while spinners become more effective once the surface slows slightly later in the innings. A first innings score around 155-165 should remain competitive on this surface.
Toss: To Bowl
Captains at Bready usually prefer bowling first because seam movement is generally available early in the game. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
NK vs NWW
Winning Prediction
Northern Knights will enter this game with confidence after a strong 2025 campaign and a batting unit capable of scoring quickly. Their bowling attack also looks well-balanced, providing wicket-taking options throughout the innings.
Although the North West Warriors showed plenty of fight despite losing their opening match by 20 runs, with two batsmen contributing a half-century and a solid start, their batting remains heavily reliant on a few key players. In contrast, the Northern Knights appear to have greater depth across both their batting and bowling departments.
Northern Knights to win
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