Women’s T20 World Cup: Ireland’s team announced, command handed over to Gabby Lewis

Women’s T20 World Cup: Ireland has announced its 15-member squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This team is a balanced mix of young and experienced players. The special thing is that the Irish team could not make it to the 2024 edition, but now they have made a great comeback.

The command of the team has been handed over to Gabby Lewis, who will captain Ireland for the first time in a T20 World Cup. Lewis performed brilliantly in the qualifiers and scored 276 runs in 7 matches and played an important role in taking the team to the main tournament.

Ireland women’s team for T20 World Cup

Gabby Lewis (captain), Orla Prendergast (vice-captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delaney, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Amy Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul and Rebecca Stokell.

Many young players got their first World Cup chance

Many new faces in the Ireland squad have got a place in the World Cup team for the first time. These include Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Riley, Alana Dalzell, Amy Maguire and Lara McBride. Among experienced players, names like Lia Paul, Amy Hunter, Orla Prendergast and Laura Delany will enhance the team’s batting and all-round strength. Former captain Laura Delany is also a part of the team and she is closing in on the historic figure of 100 T20I wickets.

Ireland faces strong teams

Ireland has been placed in Group-2, where they will have to face strong teams like defending champion New Zealand, host England, West Indies, Sri Lanka and Scotland. Ireland will start their campaign against Scotland at Old Trafford on 13 June.

Ireland’s full schedule (group stage)

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