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Ireland vs West Indies Women Predictions - West Indies backed to beat Ireland at T20 World Cup

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Nigel Williams
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Last updated: 25 Jun 2026

The upcoming Ireland vs West Indies Women's clash sees the West Indies as clear favorites due to their superior experience and a remarkable head-to-head record—winning 9 of the last 10 T20I meetings. Ireland remains winless in the tournament, but standout performances from Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast provide hope. West Indies, led by Hayley Matthews' all-round brilliance, boasts a dynamic squad with both batting depth and variety in their bowling. The prediction confidently backs a West Indies victory, with Matthews, Stafanie Taylor, Prendergast, and Lewis tipped for strong individual performances.

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  • West Indies Women are strong favorites, having won 9 of last 10 T20Is vs Ireland.
  • Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor tipped to shine for WI; Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast key for Ireland.
  • Ireland still seeking first win in the tournament.
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Ireland vs West Indies Women Predictions


West Indies should have too much quality and experience for Ireland and are backed to secure the victory.

  • Ireland Women’s Orla Prendergast has scored 0, 59, 26, 33, 25 in her last 5 innings.
  • Ireland Women’s Gaby Lewis has scored 59, 58, 0, 11 and 18 in her last 5 knocks.
  • Ireland Women have lost 4 matches and are winless at the tournament. 
  • West Indies Women’s Hayley Matthews has scored 206 runs at an average of 51.50 and a strike rate of 127.32 in her last 6 matches.
  • West Indies Women’s Stafanie Taylor has scored 47*, 27* and 39 in her last 3 knocks.
  • West Indies Women’s Hayley Matthews has taken 10 wickets in her last 6 matches with an economy rate of 6.20.
  • West Indies Women have won 9 of the last 10 T20I meetings against Ireland Women.

Head-to-Head


West Indies Women have won nine of the last ten meetings against Ireland Women.

Ireland Women Form


The Irish team has not secured any points so far, losing to Scotland, England, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

In their match against Sri Lanka. Ireland posted a total of 130/5 in their 20 overs, anchored by 59 off 50 balls from captain Gaby Lewis and a solid 28 off 21 balls by Alice Tector. In response, Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the target, reaching 134/1 in just 15.3 overs.

Ireland will take encouragement from the form of captain Gaby Lewis and all-rounder Orla Prendergast, who have been among their most consistent performers

West Indies Women Form


In their previous match, West Indies lost their first match of the tournament against England, who posted a strong total of 186/7 in their 20 overs.

In response, the West Indies were restricted to 148/5 in their 20 overs. Chinelle Henry put up a fighting, unbeaten 51 runs off 30 balls, supported by Deandra Dottin who chipped in with 19 off 11 balls.

Ashmini Munisar was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2/42 in her 4 overs.

Hayley Matthews remains the key threat with both bat and ball after contributing 206 runs and 10 wickets across her last six matches.

Team news


The West Indies are favored due to their experienced batting depth and highly versatile pace and spin bowling units. Their middle order is capable of anchoring an innings or accelerating during a chase.

Despite being the underdogs, the Irish squad boasts a dynamic top order. Key players like Amy Hunter and Gaby Lewis have the potential to apply early pressure.

Ireland Women (probable XI): Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Rebecca Stokell, Louise Little, Christina Coulter Reilly, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Alana Dalzell, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Ava Canning.

West Indies Women (probable XI): Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack.

Verdict

West Indies Women are tipped to win at odds of 1.22, with Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor, Orla Prendergast and Gaby Lewis backed to star with bat and ball.

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Nigel combines a love of business and sport as one of the leading experts on South African sport.


Since a young age, he played football, cricket, golf, tennis and squash, and is an avid Arsenal supporter.

His initial foray into the business world was in the financial industry, completing various diploma’s including financial and investment management and credit management, and held various positions in banking.

He subsequently worked on the Leadership media publication and the Global Africa Network Media Trade and Investment platforms, before switching to sport.

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