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Orla Prendergast’s all-round brilliance guides Ireland to historic Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 win against West Indies. Read

By Sandy Verma

This will go down as a significant moment when Ireland Women national cricket team of West Indies India pulled off a spectacular upset by defeating India by six wickets in the 27th match of Group 2 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. All-round players in this historic match played on the enthusiastic ground of Bristol on June 27, 2026 Orla Prendergast Dominated. His outstanding performance completely demolished a strong West Indies team with both bat and ball, breathing new life into Ireland’s World Cup campaign and proving that they could compete with the best teams in the world.

Disciplined Ireland bowling restricted West Indies to a low score

Deciding to bowl first in the challenging conditions of Bristol, Ireland’s bowling attack put in an excellent display of defensive discipline. They overwhelmed the West Indies power-hitters in the early overs and kept up the pressure, restricting the heavily-bowled team to 128 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs.

Left arm spinner in the first over itself Aimee Maguire dangerous opener Qiana Joseph Was out for only 8 runs. Arlene Kelly by Shemaine Campbelle The dismissal of (4) put West Indies in immediate trouble, with the score reduced to 27 for 2. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews experienced Stafanie Taylor There was a slight recovery, but Ireland’s bowlers did not give any free balls.

leg spinner Murray Way Put all the pressure on in the middle overs, taking 2 wickets and giving away 13 runs in 4 overs, which included 17 dot balls. Matthews (22 off 25) is set in the hunt for Murray and Jahzara Claxton Were included.

Aimee Maguire Made a comeback with impressive figures 2 for 22 after dismissing Taylor for 16 runs. Prendergast also made his presence felt in the field, taking two important catches—including a dangerous Deandra Dottin (21) Jane Maguire included getting out on the bowling of—again Jannillea Glasgow Was also out. Chinelle Henry Despite 27 not out, West Indies were placed far down the order.

Orla Prendergast’s brilliant innings leads Ireland to memorable win against West Indies

Chasing the target of 129, Ireland displayed composure beyond their years. while captain Gaby Lewis Ashmini Munisar Was out early for 9 runs at the hands of the opening batsman Amy Hunter Played an excellent, mature supporting role. Hunter steadied the innings with 28 runs from 32 balls and allowed Prendergast to play his natural, aggressive game.

When his country needed him most, Prendergast played a truly magical, match-winning innings. He completely took the game away from the West Indies by scoring 63 runs in just 44 balls, which included five fours and a smashing six. His brilliant and aggressive shot-making style saw him score a brilliant half-century in just 36 balls, which changed the entire momentum.

Prendergast made a decisive partnership of 62 runs with Hunter for the second wicket. By the time Matthews finally dismissed Prendergast in the 16th over, the damage was completely done. Rebecca Stokell (16 not out in 15 balls) and Louise Little (4 not out) calmly led Ireland to victory, scoring the winning runs with 11 balls to spare.

Of course, Prendergast was named Player of the Match. This historic six-wicket win signals the beginning of a new era for Ireland women’s cricket on the global stage.

Also read: Jemimah Rodrigues reveals India’s ‘strategy’ to stop Australia in 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup

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