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Ireland Women Clinch 2026 T20 World Cup Berth With 62-Run Win Over Thailand

A Super Six win in Nepal confirms a return to the global tournament in England and Wales this June.

Overview

  • Ireland bowled out Thailand for 59 in 16.1 overs at Kirtipur after posting 121 for 8 to secure progression from the Super Six stage.
  • Arlene Kelly took 4 for 7 to earn Player of the Match on her 100th cap, with Lara McBride adding 3 for 6 in a dominant bowling display.
  • Gaby Lewis top-scored for Ireland with 25 as Amy Hunter and Orla Prendergast added 24 each in a total built against persistent spin.
  • Qualification capped a Super Six campaign of three wins in five matches, with Ireland becoming the third team to advance after Bangladesh and the Netherlands.
  • Captain Gaby Lewis finished the qualifiers as leading run-scorer on 276, and Louise Little reached the milestone of 50 caps as the World Cup runs from June 12 to July 5.