Ireland Women won by 6 wickets with 11 balls remaining against West Indies Women in Match 27 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Orla Prendergast leading the chase with 63 and earning Player of the Match honours. After Ireland’s bowlers kept West Indies to 128 for 7, Prendergast’s composed innings guided her side to 129 for 4 in 18.1 overs.

This result added another twist to a busy group stage in a tournament that had already seen England Women, Australia Women, India Women, South Africa Women, Sri Lanka Women, Pakistan Women and others register important wins across the opening 26 matches. Match 27 did not decide the competition on its own, but it strengthened Ireland Women’s campaign at a crucial stage, with league fixtures still to come before the knockout matches on June 30, July 2 and July 5.

West Indies Women finished on 128 for 7 from their 20 overs, and while there were contributions through the order, Ireland did well to prevent any one partnership from taking complete control. Chinelle Henry top-scored with 27, Hayley Matthews made 22 and Deandra Dottin added 21, but the innings never fully broke free.

Ireland’s bowling effort was shared effectively. Cara Murray and Aimee Maguire picked up two wickets each, while Jane Maguire added one. The pressure they applied through the middle overs helped limit West Indies to a total that kept the chase within reach.

The reply was shaped by Prendergast, who anchored the pursuit with 63 in a decisive innings at No. 3. Amy Hunter’s 28 gave Ireland an important platform, and Rebecca Stokell added 16 as the chase moved forward with control rather than panic. Even with West Indies finding breakthroughs, Ireland stayed ahead of the required rate and closed out the target at 129 for 4 in 18.1 overs.

West Indies had some success with the ball, led by Ashmini Munisar’s 2 for 28 from 4 overs. Hayley Matthews returned 1 for 25 from her 4 overs, while Afy Fletcher claimed 1 for 29 from 4. Aaliyah Alleyne was wicketless but economical enough in phases with 0 for 23 from 3.1 overs, though Ireland’s main batters had already done the heavy lifting by then.

Prendergast’s innings was the match-turning contribution. In a chase of 129, one substantial score often settles the contest in T20 cricket, and her 63 did exactly that. Supported by Hunter early and Stokell later, she ensured Ireland did not allow West Indies a route back through clusters of wickets.

NerdSports Stat: Orla Prendergast’s 63 accounted for 48.8% of Ireland Women’s entire chase, meaning nearly one out of every two runs in the successful pursuit came from her bat.

The tournament now moves on quickly. Later on Saturday, England Women face New Zealand Women, before Bangladesh Women meet South Africa Women and Australia Women take on India Women on Sunday. With only a handful of league matches left before the TBA knockout fixtures, every result is beginning to carry extra weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Ireland Women and West Indies Women?

Ireland Women won the match by 6 wickets with 11 balls remaining.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Orla Prendergast was named Player of the Match for scoring 63 in Ireland Women’s successful chase.

What is the series standing after this match?

This was Match 27 of 33 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The result strengthened Ireland Women’s position in the group stage, with more league matches still to come before the knockout rounds.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Orla Prendergast top-scored with 63 off 0 balls.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match in the series is England Women vs New Zealand Women on Saturday, June 27, 2026.