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New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women, 13th Match, Group B, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 

New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women, 13th Match, Group B, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 

The 13th Match of Group B in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 between New Zealand Women and Ireland Women is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 19, 2026.

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Fri, Jun 19
11:00 PM IST
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Group Stage • T20 • Match 13 of 33
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Match Details

Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand Women Squad – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

New Zealand Women probable XI led by captain Amelia Kerr

New Zealand Women Probable Playing XI

#PlayerRole
1Georgia PlimmerOpening Batter
2Izzy GazeWicketkeeper
3Amelia Kerr (C)All-Rounder
4Sophie DevineAll-Rounder
5Brooke HallidayBatter
6Maddy GreenBatter
7Izzy SharpBatter
8Jess KerrBowler
9Nensi PatelBowler
10Rosemary MairBowler
11Lea Tahuhu / Bree IllingBowler

Ireland Women Squad – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Ireland Women probable XI led by captain Gaby Lewis

Ireland Women Probable Playing XI

#PlayerRole
1Amy HunterWicketkeeper
2Alana DalzellBatter / Bowler
3Gaby Lewis (C)All-Rounder
4Orla Prendergast (VC)All-Rounder
5Rebecca StokellBatter
6Leah PaulAll-Rounder
7Alice TectorAll-Rounder
8Louise LittleBowler
9Arlene KellyAll-Rounder
10Cara MurrayBowler
11Aimee MaguireBowler

Match Winner Prediction 

New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women Winning Percentage

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New Zealand Women
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Ireland Women
Match: New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women
Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Format: T20I
New Zealand Women Winning Chances: 89%
Ireland Women Winning Chances: 11%

Prediction Analysis:
New Zealand Women are overwhelming favourites to win the match, with advanced analytics assigning the White Ferns an 89% probability of victory compared to 11% for Ireland Women.

Historical Dominance:
New Zealand Women possess a perfect T20I record against Ireland Women. Their previous meetings have been one-sided, including a remarkable 10-wicket win in which they chased down 136 runs in only 11 overs.

Experience Gap:
Despite an underwhelming start to the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand still boasts proven match-winners such as Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Amelia Kerr. Their experience in high-pressure ICC tournaments gives them a significant advantage.

Ireland’s Challenges:
Ireland Women have often struggled to convert competitive positions into victories at World Cups. While players like Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast provide quality at the top, the side lacks the depth required to consistently challenge elite teams.

Injury Concern:
Ireland’s bowling resources have been weakened further after the loss of key seamer Ava Canning, who was ruled out of the tournament with a back injury, reducing the team’s overall balance and depth.

Final Prediction

Expect New Zealand Women to bounce back emphatically at The Rose Bowl. Their superior spin options through Amelia Kerr and explosive power-hitting depth should comfortably overwhelm Ireland’s bowling unit. 

If you plan on tracking this live, would you like to explore the pitch report and average boundary dimensions for the Southampton venue, or view the live Group B qualification scenarios for both teams?

Head to Head

According to historical data maintained by ESPNcricinfo, the breakdown of their previous T20 encounters highlights New Zealand’s absolute control over this fixture:

NZ-W vs IRE-W T20I Head-to-Head Records

New Zealand Women
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Ireland Women
4
Matches Played
4
4
Matches Won
0
0
No Result / Tied
0
100%
Win Percentage
0%
Head-to-Head Summary: New Zealand Women have enjoyed complete dominance over Ireland Women in Women’s T20 Internationals. The two teams have faced each other four times, with the White Ferns winning all four encounters and maintaining a perfect 100% win record. Ireland Women are still searching for their first T20I victory against New Zealand Women, and there have been no tied or abandoned matches between the two sides.

Weather Summary 

The weather forecast for Friday, June 19, 2026, indicates excellent conditions with zero threat of rain for the evening match at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.

While earlier fixtures at the venue experienced rain interruptions, Friday’s outlook brings completely clear skies and uninterrupted play. At the scheduled 6:30 PM start time, the temperature will hover around 22°C, gradually cooling down to a crisp 18°C by the end of the second innings.

Match Weather Forecast

Temperature
18-23°C
Sky Condition
Sunny to Clear
Rain Chance
0%
Humidity
68-85%
Game Impact: Weather conditions are expected to be excellent for cricket, with sunny skies throughout the evening and virtually no threat of rain. Conditions strongly favor a full and uninterrupted match.

6:00 PM (Pre-match / Toss): Sunny, 23°C, 0% chance of rain, humidity 68%.
7:00 PM (Innings 1): Sunny, 22°C, 0% chance of rain, humidity 71%.
8:00 PM (Innings 1 / Mid-break): Sunny, 21°C, 0% chance of rain, humidity 76%.
9:00 PM (Innings 2): Sunny, 19°C, 0% chance of rain, humidity 82%.
10:00 PM (Innings 2 / Post-match): Clear skies, 18°C, 0% chance of rain, humidity 85%.

Evening Conditions: Warm temperatures around 23°C at the start will gradually cool as the match progresses. Rising humidity levels later in the evening may lead to some dew, which could make gripping the ball slightly challenging for bowlers and fielders.

Match Outlook: With sunny skies, clear conditions after sunset, and no rain expected, players and fans can anticipate ideal weather and a complete 20-over-per-side contest.
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Disclaimer: The author provides this prediction based on analysis, research, and personal opinion. This content is for informational purposes only. Use it as a guide and make your own decisions before betting or drawing conclusions.