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New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women , ICCWWC_T20 2026, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Ireland Women won the toss and choose to bowl first
New Zealand Women beat Ireland Women by 4 runs
The head‑to‑head record between New Zealand Women and Ireland Women is overwhelmingly one‑sided. New Zealand have won all four previous T20I meetings between the two sides.
- The Rose Bowl has hosted three matches in this World Cup so far. The chasing side has won on all three occasions.
- Sophie Devine has an excellent recent record: 355 runs in 10 matches at an average of 39.44 and a strike rate of 154.34.
- Orla Prendergast has been Ireland's most reliable performer in this World Cup, contributing 59 runs in two innings and picking up two wickets.
Back New Zealand Women as the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The Rose Bowl, Southampton, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.3°C|Patchy rain nearby |
NZW vs IREW Match Prediction & Analysis
New Zealand Women clash with Ireland Women in a crucial Match 13 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. This fixture carries enormous emotional weight for both camps, as both teams find themselves languishing at the bottom of Group B after suffering back-to-back defeats.
The White Ferns enter this contest on the heels of a heartbreaking five-wicket loss to Sri Lanka Women, leaving their tournament survival hanging by a thread. Ireland Women are similarly backed into a corner, showing immense defensive fight but ultimately falling short by four wickets against a star-studded England lineup. For New Zealand, this is a must‑win. For Ireland, it is an opportunity to break their losing streak.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NZW
L
L
W
W
L
NZW
150/6 in 20.0 7.5
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Sri Lanka Women beat New Zealand Women by 5 wickets153/5 in 19.4 7.78
163/3 in 19.5 8.22
ICCWWC_T20 2026
West Indies Women beat New Zealand Women by 7 wickets162/6 in 20.0 8.1
183/5 in 20.0 9.15
IWT20WCWM 2026
New Zealand Women beat South Africa Women by 5 wickets186/5 in 19.4 9.46
193/3 in 20.0 9.65
IWT20WCWM 2026
New Zealand Women beat Bangladesh Women by 68 runs125/8 in 20.0 6.25
81/3 in 13.5 5.86
ENG-W vs NZ-W 2026
England Women beat New Zealand Women by 7 wickets80/10 in 19.1 4.17
IREW
L
L
W
W
W
IREW
161/5 in 20.0 8.05
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Scotland Women beat Ireland Women by 40 runs121/10 in 19.1 6.31
143/9 in 20.0 7.15
IWT20WCWM 2026
Ireland Women beat Bangladesh Women by 11 runs132/6 in 20.0 6.6
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
New Zealand Women Preview
New Zealand Women's two consecutive defeats in this World Cup have highlighted severe issues in defending competitive scores, despite their star players hitting fine form. The batting lineup has failed to fire as a unit; only Sophie Devine (67 runs at a strike rate of 148.88) and Melie Kerr (50 runs at 119.04) have looked comfortable at the crease. Brooke Halliday has contributed 47 runs, but her strike rate of 117.50 has been too slow in the context of the tournament. Isabella Gaze (43 runs) and Maddy Green (53 runs, not out in both innings) have provided glimpses of form, but the top order has consistently lost wickets in clusters.
The bowling attack has been the bigger concern. Jess Kerr (2 wickets at 20.50) has been economical, but the rest of the attack has struggled. Rosemary Mair has gone wicketless in eight overs, conceding at nearly 7 runs per over, while Sophie Devine has also failed to take a wicket in 5.3 overs. Bree Illing has been expensive, conceding 54 runs in six overs for just one wicket.
The fielding has been sloppy, with seven dropped catches across the two matches, a statistic that has cost them dearly. For the White Ferns to get their campaign back on track, they need their senior players to lead from the front. Devine needs a big score, Kerr needs wickets, and the fielders must hold their catches.
Key Players: Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Jess Kerr
NZ-W Over/Under Betting Tips
Sophie Devine Total Runs Over 25.5 @ 1.85
Devine scored 45 runs in the last match against Sri Lanka Women and got out at the wrong time. In the last five matches, she has scored past 25 runs on three occasions. Given her current run of form and this being a must win match for the defending champions, expect Devine to score over 30 runs.
Izzy Gaze Total Runs Over 18.5 @ 1.85
Izzy Gaze scored 39 and 4 runs in the last two matches for New Zealand. She is in good touch entering today's match and if she get's past the first three overs then expect Gaze to score a minimum of 30 runs and we are backing Gaze to make an impact with the bat.
New Zealand Women Predicted Playing XI:
Isabella Gaze (WK), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (C), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
New Zealand Women Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2026
New Zealand Women Actual Playing XI:
Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Isabella Gaze, Izzy Sharp, Bree Illing, Rosemary Mair
Ireland Women Preview
Ireland Women have been competitive in patches but have lacked the killer instinct to close out games, as they lost convincingly against England and Scotland.
Orla Prendergast has been the standout performer, contributing 59 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 143.90 and picking up two wickets at an economy of 5.62. Amy Hunter has added 45 runs, but her strike rate of 109.75 has been too slow to accelerate the innings. Gaby Lewis, the captain, has managed just 11 runs in two innings, a return that has left the top order exposed.
The bowling attack has been led by the left‑arm spin of Ava Canning, who took 3/27 in the defeat to Scotland, and Aimee Maguire, who has three wickets in two matches at an economy of 7.37. Prendergast has been economical, conceding just 5.62 runs per over, but the rest of the attack has struggled to maintain pressure. Arlene Kelly has taken one wicket in six overs, while Alana Dalzell has gone wicketless in four overs. Ireland's fielding has been sharp, but their batting has been brittle. For them to break their World Cup losing streak, they need their top order to fire and their bowlers to take early wickets.
Key Players: Orla Prendergast, Amy Hunter, Ava Canning
IRE-W Over/Under Betting Tips
Orla Prendergast Total Runs Over 17.5 @ 1.85
Prendergast is the only Ireland batter to score over 20 runs in the two matches played in the tournament, she has accumulated a total of 59 runs, averaging 29.5. Considering her consistency with the bat, we back Prendergast to score over 17 runs in today's match.
Ireland Women Predicted Playing XI:
Amy Hunter (WK), Alana Dalzell, Gaby Lewis (C), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire
Ireland Women Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2026
Ireland Women Actual Playing XI:
Amy Hunter, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Lara McBride, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Alice Tector
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Southampton indicates a cool and pleasant summer afternoon with temperatures sitting comfortably in the high teens in Celsius. Clear skies and sunshine are expected to prevail throughout the day with a minimal chance of rain, guaranteeing an uninterrupted and pristine 40-over contest under ideal English playing conditions.
NZW vs IREW Pitch Report
The Rose Bowl has offered a balanced contest between bat and ball during the Women's T20 World Cup so far. The three completed matches at the venue have produced first-innings totals of 162, 150, and 118, giving an average first-innings score of exactly 143.3. While one innings dipped below 120, the other two comfortably crossed 150, suggesting that set batters can still cash in once they adjust to the conditions.
What stands out most is the success of chasing teams. All three matches at Southampton have been won by the side batting second, with successful chases of 163, 154, and 119. The surface has generally remained true throughout the game, allowing batters to play their shots without worrying about significant deterioration. Pace bowlers have found some movement with the new ball, but once that phase passes, run-scoring becomes noticeably easier.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Ireland Women to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back Ireland Women to win the coin toss in today's match against New Zealand Women.
Toss: To Bowl
In the three matches played at The Rose Bowl in this World Cup, the chasing side has won on every occasion. The pitch offers true bounce and carry early, but it tends to slow down as the innings progresses. The captain who wins the toss is likely to bowl first.
NZW vs IREW
Winning Prediction
New Zealand are in a desperate situation, but they are the better side on paper. Sophie Devine and Melie Kerr have the quality to turn this campaign around. The batting lineup, while inconsistent, has more firepower than Ireland's. Jess Kerr and Rosemary Mair form a new ball attack that can trouble Ireland's fragile top order. Ireland have been competitive in patches, but their batting has been brittle, and their bowling lacks the penetration to defend modest totals. Their World Cup record makes for grim reading. They have now lost 18 consecutive matches at the global tournament, stretching back to 2014. The head-to-head record is one-sided, and New Zealand have the experience of handling pressure in global tournaments. We are backing the White Ferns to finally find their rhythm and secure their first win of the tournament.
Back New Zealand Women as the winners of this game.
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