England Vs Ireland Toss Update, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: ENG-W To Bowl First - Check Playing XIs

England Women have won the toss and opted to field first in Match 8 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Ireland at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. The toss was delayed due to persistent rain on Tuesday, 16 June, with wet conditions disrupting the start of the Group B clash.

Ireland are still searching for their first points of the tournament after a tough start. They have now gone 18 matches without a win in the format, with their latest defeat coming against Scotland.

However, they will draw some confidence from their previous win over a second-string England side in late 2024, where Orla Prendergast played a decisive role.

England were in complete control in their opener at Edgbaston, brushing aside Sri Lanka by 87 runs. Danni Wyatt-Hodge starred with an unbeaten century, while Amy Jones and Nat Sciver-Brunt also made key contributions as England posted a commanding total and dictated terms throughout the match.

Ireland’s campaign began with a 40-run defeat to Scotland in Manchester. Ava Canning impressed with the ball, picking up three wickets, but Ireland were unable to build enough pressure across phases. They will need a far more complete performance to challenge an in-form England unit.

England Vs Ireland, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Toss Update And Playing XIs

England Women have won the toss and have opted to field.

Ireland Women (Playing XI): Amy Hunter(w), Alana Dalzell, Gaby Lewis(c), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire

England Women (Playing XI): Amy Jones(w), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

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