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The WI-W vs IRE-W fantasy team prediction for ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026 Match 27 at Seat Unique Stadium Bristol on Saturday June 27 2026. Match starts at 1:30 PM local time which is 7:00 PM IST.
West Indies have already qualified for the semi-finals. They beat New Zealand by 1 wicket off the final ball, Scotland by 7 runs and Sri Lanka by 5 wickets. Their only loss came against England in Match 22 — going down by 38 runs after England posted 186 for 7. West Indies are in the last four regardless of today’s result.
Ireland have lost all four of their group matches. They lost to Scotland by 40 runs, England by 4 wickets, New Zealand by just 4 runs and Sri Lanka by 4 wickets. The New Zealand match was the closest Ireland have come to a Women’s T20 World Cup win — they needed 25 off 3 overs with 2 wickets in hand and could not get there.
Ireland are eliminated. West Indies are through. But Ireland still play for pride today and Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast are genuinely dangerous batters on their day.
WI-W vs IRE-W Match Details
Match: WI-W vs IRE-W, 27th T20, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Saturday June 27 2026
Time: 1:30 PM BST / 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Seat Unique Stadium Bristol England
West Indies Captain: Hayley Matthews
Ireland Captain: Gaby Lewis
Live TV India: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming India: JioHotstar
West Indies Women World Cup Journey
Match 4: Beat New Zealand Women by 1 wicket, June 14, The Rose Bowl Southampton
New Zealand 162 for 6 vs West Indies 163 for 3 in 19.5 overs. Dramatic last-ball win. West Indies chased 163 and got there with 1 ball remaining.
Match 12: Beat Scotland Women by 7 runs, June 19, The Rose Bowl Southampton
West Indies 153 for 6 vs Scotland 146 all out in 20 overs. Scotland pushed West Indies hard. WI held their nerve to win by 7 runs.
Match 17: Beat Sri Lanka Women by 5 wickets, June 21, Bristol
Sri Lanka 98 all out vs West Indies 99 for 5 in 16.1 overs. West Indies bowled Sri Lanka out for 98 and chased it with 23 balls to spare.
Match 22: Lost to England Women by 38 runs, June 24, Lord’s
England 186 for 7 vs West Indies 148 for 5 in 20 overs. West Indies were restricted to 148 chasing England’s 187. Their only loss of the tournament.
Tournament standing: P4 W3 L1 NRR +0.008 — 6 Points — Semi-finalists
Ireland Women World Cup Journey
Match 2: Lost to Scotland Women by 40 runs, June 13, Old Trafford
Scotland 161 for 5 vs Ireland 121 all out in 19.1 overs. Ireland bowled out 40 short in a painful opening defeat.
Match 8: Lost to England Women by 4 wickets, June 16, The Rose Bowl
Ireland 118 for 9 vs England 119 for 6 in 17.3 overs. Ireland posted a competitive 118 but England chased it with 15 balls to spare. Ava Canning injured during this match.
Match 13: Lost to New Zealand Women by 4 runs, June 19, The Rose Bowl
New Zealand 140 for 6 vs Ireland 136 for 4. Ireland needed 25 off 3 overs with two wickets in hand. Melie Kerr took two wickets in the 18th over. Ireland fell 4 runs short. Their closest moment in the tournament.
Match 20: Lost to Sri Lanka Women by 4 wickets, June 23, Bristol
Ireland 130 for 5 vs Sri Lanka 134 for 1 in 15.3 overs. Ireland could only post 130 and Sri Lanka chased it comfortably with 27 balls remaining.
Tournament standing: P4 W0 L4 NRR -1.277 — 0 Points — Eliminated
Note: Ireland are without Ava Canning who was ruled out with an injury during the tournament. Jane Maguire replaced her in the squad.
Team Form Last 5
West Indies Women: L W W W L — three wins from five. Three consecutive wins in the middle of the World Cup before the England defeat.
Ireland Women: W L L L L — one win from five. The win came in the Ireland Women’s Tri-Series before the World Cup. Ireland have lost all four of their World Cup matches.
Head to Head WI-W vs IRE-W
West Indies lead the head to head 9 wins to 1 from the last 10 T20I meetings. Ireland’s only win came by DLS method in the 4th T20I of the Ireland Women’s Tri-Series 2026 — WI-W 141 for 8 in 20 overs vs IRE-W 99 for 5 in 14.1 overs when Ireland were ahead on DLS.
The previous meetings:
WI-W won — 1st T20I IRE-W Tri-Series 2026 — IRE 103 in 17 overs vs WI 104 for 2 in 11.3 overs
WI-W won — 3rd T20I IREW vs WIW 2023 — WI 120 for 2 in 18.1 overs vs IRE 116 for 9 in 20 overs
WI-W won — 2nd T20I IREW vs WIW 2023 — WI 114 for 2 in 16.4 overs vs IRE 113 for 7 in 20 overs
WI-W won — 1st T20I IREW vs WIW 2023 — WI 113 for 8 in 20 overs vs IRE 112 for 7 in 20 overs
West Indies lead 9-1. They have won every competitive T20I between these sides that went to its natural conclusion.
Points Table Group 2
WI-W: P4 W3 L1 NRR +0.008 — 6 Points — Semi-finalists
IRE-W: P4 W0 L4 NRR -1.277 — 0 Points — Eliminated
England have already topped Group 2. West Indies have secured the second semi-final spot. Ireland finish bottom of Group 2 without a point.
Team Comparison Last 10
WI-W in last 10:
Win percentage: 50 percent
Average Score: 135
Highest Score: 199
Lowest Score: 61
IRE-W in last 10:
Win percentage: 40 percent
Average Score: 126
Highest Score: 177
Lowest Score: 99
West Indies win more often and score higher on average. Their highest of 199 shows the ceiling their batting can reach. Ireland’s average of 126 is lower than West Indies’ 135 but Ireland’s lowest of 99 is actually higher than West Indies’ lowest of 61 — suggesting Ireland are more consistent even if their ceiling is lower.
Bristol Pitch Report
Seat Unique Stadium has hosted 9 Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches.
Matches: 9
Average 1st innings: 162
Average 2nd innings: 152
Highest total: 234 for 6 by England vs South Africa
Lowest total: 98 all out by Sri Lanka Women vs West Indies — at this same venue
Highest chase: 199 for 6 by England vs West Indies
Win batting first: 11 percent
Win bowling first: 89 percent
Pace vs Spin at Bristol in last 10 matches:
Pace: 75 wickets at 65 percent
Spin: 40 wickets at 35 percent
Recent matches at Bristol in this World Cup:
SL-W beat IRE-W in Match 20 — Sri Lanka 134 for 1 in 15.3 overs chasing Ireland 130 for 5
NZ-W beat SCO-W in Match 19 — NZ 132 for 4 in 18.2 overs chasing Scotland 131 for 7
WI-W beat SL-W in Match 17 — WI 99 for 5 in 16.1 overs chasing SL 98 all out
All three of the most recent Bristol matches were won by the chasing team. The bowl-first record here is 89 percent across 9 matches.
Today’s conditions are warmer and sunnier than previous Bristol matches — 28.4 degrees and 62 percent humidity. This is the same warm sunny weather as the morning PAK-W vs NED-W match. The surface may produce slightly more runs than the overcast Bristol conditions of earlier matches. But the structural bowl-first advantage still applies.
Toss verdict: Bowl first. 89 percent win rate for chasing teams at Bristol.
Par score: 150 or above batting first would be a strong total for either of these teams at Bristol today. West Indies average 135 and Ireland average 126 — neither side regularly posts 160 here.
Weather Report Bristol June 27
Temperature: 28.4 degrees Celsius
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 62 percent
Rain chance: 1 percent
Warm and sunny afternoon in Bristol. No rain expected. The full 20 overs will be played. Lower humidity than previous Bristol matches means slightly less swing for pace bowlers in the early overs. Good batting conditions in the afternoon sun.
West Indies Women Playing XI
WI-W confirmed squad from Crex: Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Stafanie Taylor, Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (C), Deandra Dottin and others.
Expected WI-W XI: Hayley Matthews (C), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Afy Fletcher, Shamilia Connell, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman
West Indies may rest key players given they have already qualified. Watch the official team announcement at toss time.
Ireland Women Playing XI
Ireland are without Ava Canning. Jane Maguire replaced her. Gaby Lewis captains in her final World Cup group match. Orla Prendergast, Amy Hunter and Rebecca Stokell provide the batting options.
Expected IRE-W XI: Amy Hunter (WK), Gaby Lewis (C), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Lara McBride, Jane Maguire, Christina Coulter Reilly, Cara Murray
Players to Watch
Hayley Matthews — West Indies Women
Matthews is the West Indies captain and their most complete cricketer. She opens the batting, bowls right-arm off-spin and has been the glue of West Indies’ campaign throughout this World Cup. She hit the winning runs against New Zealand off the final ball. She also bowled tightly against Scotland and Sri Lanka. At Bristol where spin takes 35 percent of wickets her off-spin is dangerous and her batting at the top gives West Indies a powerful start. She is the captain pick for this match.
Deandra Dottin — West Indies Women
Dottin opens the batting with Matthews and is one of the most dangerous powerplay batters in women’s cricket. Her power hitting from ball one gives West Indies a flying start in every match. At Bristol in warm sunny conditions she can score 30 or 40 in the powerplay alone.
Orla Prendergast — Ireland Women
She scored 59 against New Zealand in the closest Ireland came to a World Cup win. She bats and bowls and gives Ireland all-round options. Against West Indies she is Ireland’s most dangerous weapon with both bat and ball. If Ireland are going to cause a surprise today Prendergast is the player who makes it happen.
Gaby Lewis — Ireland Women
The Ireland captain and opening batter had a brilliant partnership with Prendergast against New Zealand — 110 runs together. She has shown throughout this World Cup that she can bat at this level. In her final group match she will want to finish with a performance that makes the team’s World Cup exit feel less painful.
Stafanie Taylor — West Indies Women
Taylor brings experience and composure to West Indies’ middle order. She has played over 100 T20Is for West Indies and her ability to read a chase situation and pace her innings is invaluable. She is the anchor when Matthews and Dottin are dismissed early.
Match Prediction
West Indies are heavy favourites. They lead the head to head 9-1. They have already beaten Ireland in the tri-series earlier this year. Their squad is significantly stronger across every department. They have three World Cup wins from four matches while Ireland have zero from four.
But West Indies may rest players given they have already qualified. If Hayley Matthews or Deandra Dottin is rested Ireland’s task becomes slightly easier.
In a full-strength match West Indies win comfortably. If there is rotation Ireland could make this competitive. Check the official team announcement at toss time.
Our prediction: West Indies Women to win by 30 to 40 runs in a full-strength XI. If rotation occurs the margin could be much tighter.
Also Read- PAK-W vs NED-W Fantasy Team Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather and Playing XI — T20 World Cup 2026
Best Fantasy XI WI-W vs IRE-W T20 World Cup 2026
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews (C) | West Indies Women | All-Rounder |
| Deandra Dottin | West Indies Women | Batter |
| Stafanie Taylor | West Indies Women | Batter |
| Shemaine Campbelle | West Indies Women | Wicketkeeper |
| Qiana Joseph | West Indies Women | Batter |
| Orla Prendergast (VC) | Ireland Women | All-Rounder |
| Gaby Lewis | Ireland Women | Batter |
| Chinelle Henry | West Indies Women | Bowler |
| Afy Fletcher | West Indies Women | Bowler |
| Arlene Kelly | Ireland Women | Bowler |
| Shamilia Connell | West Indies Women | Bowler |
Note: Check the official West Indies XI at toss time. If key players are rested adjust your fantasy team accordingly — reduce WI-W picks and increase IRE-W picks if rotation occurs.
Captain: Hayley Matthews
She opens the batting and bowls off-spin. At Bristol where spin takes 35 percent of wickets she can take wickets in the middle overs and score runs at the top. The most complete cricketer in this match and the safest all-round captain pick.
Vice Captain: Orla Prendergast
Ireland’s best player. She scored 59 against New Zealand and bowled useful overs in multiple matches. Against West Indies she will be Ireland’s main weapon in both batting and bowling. If Ireland are to cause any kind of surprise today Prendergast is the player who makes it happen.
Differential: Gaby Lewis
She opened with Prendergast for the 110-run partnership against New Zealand. Lewis can bat through a long innings and score 50 or above. Most fantasy players will pick Prendergast and ignore Lewis. In a match where Ireland could bat freely against a potentially rotated West Indies Lewis at lower ownership is a strong differential.
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Q: What time does WI-W vs IRE-W T20 World Cup 2026 start in India?
A: The WI-W vs IRE-W match starts at 7:00 PM IST on Saturday June 27 2026. Local start time in Bristol is 1:30 PM BST.
Q: Have West Indies Women qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals?
A: Yes. West Indies Women qualified for the semi-finals after winning 3 of their 4 group matches. They beat New Zealand, Scotland and Sri Lanka before losing to England in Match 22. They are through regardless of today’s result.
Q: Are Ireland Women eliminated from T20 World Cup 2026?
A: Yes. Ireland Women have lost all four of their group matches and are eliminated. They finish bottom of Group 2 on 0 points. Today is their final match of the tournament.
Q: What is the head to head record between West Indies Women and Ireland Women?
A: West Indies lead 9 wins to 1 from the last 10 T20I meetings. Ireland’s only win came by the DLS method in the Ireland Women’s Tri-Series 2026. West Indies have won every T20I between these sides that reached a natural conclusion.
Q: What is the pitch report for Bristol for WI-W vs IRE-W?
A: Teams bowling first win 89 percent of matches at Seat Unique Stadium Bristol across 9 Women’s T20 World Cup matches at this venue. Average first innings score is 162. Pace takes 65 percent of wickets. Today’s conditions are warmer and sunnier than previous Bristol matches — 28.4 degrees and 62 percent humidity — which may produce slightly more runs.
Q: Who is the best captain pick for WI-W vs IRE-W fantasy team?
A: Hayley Matthews is the clear captain pick. She opens the batting and bowls off-spin for West Indies. At Bristol where spin takes 35 percent of wickets her bowling adds extra points potential alongside her batting. Orla Prendergast of Ireland is the best vice captain.
Q: Will West Indies Women rest players against Ireland today?
A: West Indies have already qualified for the semi-finals so some rotation is possible. Check the official team announcement at toss time. If key players like Hayley Matthews or Deandra Dottin are rested adjust your fantasy team by reducing West Indies picks and increasing Ireland picks.