📢Ireland vs India 2026: Where to Watch Matches - TV Channels & Live Streaming in India

Ireland vs India. (Photo Source: Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has confirmed the acquisition of exclusive television and digital media rights for India's upcoming tour of Ireland in 2026 .

The agreement will see Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV exclusively broadcast the two T20I matches from the tour, bringing Indian cricket fans closer to every moment of Team India's action on Irish soil.

With this acquisition, SPNI has deepened its investment in premium live sports, further enhancing its position as one of India's destinations for international cricket. The addition of the Ireland tour expands Sony's year-round cricket offering and provides fans with more opportunities to follow Team India beyond marquee multi-nation tournaments and bilateral contests.

The tour will showcase a mix of established stars and emerging talent while also highlighting the growing cricketing ties between India and Ireland.

The Indian squad led by Shreyas Iyer with Tilak Varma as second in command has an eclectic mix of young and experienced players such as Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Prasidh Krishna and the batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi .

Fans can look forward to comprehensive coverage, expert analysis, multilingual commentary, and immersive viewing experiences across television and digital platforms.

IRE vs IND 2026: Full Schedule

Match

Date

Time (IST)

Venue

First T20I

Friday, June 26

6:00 PM

Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

Second T20I

Sunday, June 28

6:00 PM

Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Ireland vs India 2026 series get underway?

The upcoming T20I series between Ireland and India will get underway on June 26, 2026. It will conclude with the second and final match of the series on June 28, 2026.

What are the venues for the Ireland vs India 2026 T20I series?

Both the matches of the Ireland vs India T20I series will be held in Belfast.

Where can fans watch the broadcast of the India tour of Ireland 2026 on television (TV) in India?

The live television (TV) broadcast for India's tour of Ireland 2026 will be available on Sony Sports Network channels in India.

Where can fans enjoy the live-streaming of India's tour of Ireland 2026 in India?

The digital live streaming for India's tour of Ireland 2026 can be accessed via SonyLIV's mobile application and website in India.

(Inputs: Sony Pictures Network India)

Ireland vs India 2026: Where to Watch Matches - TV Channels & Live Streaming in India
The series will get underway on Friday, June 26, 2026.

📢'This team needs him as a leader' - Michael Vaughan wants Ben Stokes to return as England captain

Ben Stokes and Michael Vaughan. (Photo Source: Getty Images)

Former captain Michael Vaughan claimed England desperately need Ben Stokes back as their leader in Test cricket, thanks to his tactical prowess. This comes after the all-rounder was not picked for his side's second Test match against New Zealand following a nightclub incident involving him and teammate Gus Atkinson last week.

Stokes and Atkinson broke a team curfew after the Three Lions' victory over the Black Caps in the first Test match at Lord's. The duo were then involved in a brawl with the rugby player, resulting in them getting suspended for the Oval Test.

Despite the off-field controversies, Vaughan fully backs the left-handed batter and wants him back in the team as captain. The former player-turned-expert also claimed that it would be difficult for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to turn up and say Stokes is no longer the captain of the Test side.

"This team needs him as a leader, as a captain. His tactical awareness of the game has been right up there with the best captains I have seen. I wouldn't want to be that person that says to the English cricket fan 'Ben Stokes is not our captain any more'," Vaughan said on BBC Test Match Special.

However, should the ECB decide to sack Stokes for his nightclub antics, Vaughan believes that the only player under whom the 35-year-old would be comfortable playing is Joe Root. The right-handed batter has been given the captaincy on an interim basis in the absence of England 's regular Test skipper for the second Test against New Zealand.

Vaughan suggests that the leadership qualities Stokes possesses would make it extremely difficult for him to remain just a player in the team. However, with Root's stature in the side, he would not mind playing under the former England captain.

"If the ECB make a call Ben can't come back in a leadership role, the only captain he could play under is Joe," said Vaughan. I don't see Ben as the kind of character that would just walk into the dressing room as a player. I see him purely as the leader. I would have found it very difficult to go into a team after captaining for a while. I think Ben would struggle but, if there was one respected player in the dressing room he would do it for, it is Joe," Vaughan added.

It is worth mentioning that Root captained England 65 times in the longest format of the game before being replaced by Stokes in the summer of 2022 as the Three Lions kick-started their new regime under coach Brendon McCullum.

'This team needs him as a leader' - Michael Vaughan wants Ben Stokes to return as England captain
Despite the off-field controversies, Vaughan fully backs the left-handed batter and wants him back in the team as captain.

'No new tips, team management told me to back my strengths' - Gurnoor Brar shares experience of playing for India
Gurnoor Brar has been a pleasant revelation for India during the ongoing three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.

📢'No new tips, team management told me to back my strengths' - Gurnoor Brar shares experience of playing for India

Gurnoor Brar (Source - BCCI)

Gurnoor Brar has been a pleasant revelation for India during the ongoing three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. He didn't get a game for the Gujarat Titans this IPL season, but he has been impressive on his India debut.

In his first two matches, Brar has picked up six wickets at an average of 14.50 and an economy rate of 5.87. After finishing with figures of 3/60 in 10 overs in India's 170-run win in the second ODI at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Brar advised every fast bowler to develop a lethal yorker. He said that he is working really hard to hone his death-bowling skills.

“According to me, every fast bowler should work on yorkers. I work on my death bowling to see how consistently I can bowl yorkers because when you have to bowl at the death, yorkers are very useful, especially when good hitters come in," Gurnoor told reporters on Wednesday (News18 CricketNext).

Brar also credited the Indian team management and bowling coach Morne Morkel for giving him a lot of freedom and asking him to back his strengths without making wholesale changes to his bowling approach.

“The management and bowling coach back me a lot, which gives me the chance to bowl more openly. They didn’t give me any new tips; they just told me to back my strength," he said.

While Brar has been bowling consistently in the 140 kmph zone, he said that only pace is not going to help him get the better of the batters. Instead, he revealed that correct field positioning and the ability to swing the ball would help him get the upper hand.

“You can’t just bowl fast. Many batsmen like pace if there is nothing in the wicket. It becomes about how we plan against a good opposition or a good batsman and how we set our field positions," he said.

“If your outswing is good, every batsman faces problems, so I try to swing it as much as I can. When the swing is less, I push my length back," he added.

The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium proved to be a batting paradise as India piled up 402 runs in 50 overs. Brar revealed how the Indian bowlers altered their plans to put the batters under pressure.

“The ball wasn’t swinging much due to the heat and the wicket. So we adjusted the plan. If we don’t get swing, we put the ball back. It all works according to the batsman, the wicket, and the match situation," Gurnoor explained.

Lastly, the Muktsar-born asserted that he does not easily get satisfied and always looks to improve his craft, so that he can help the Indian team more in the future.

“I don’t get satisfied. I am happy that I did well, but I want to do more for Team India. I want to keep doing better. I just keep doing my work," he said.

📢BCCI mulling to start IPL 2027 early, hold Final by May 15

Virat Kohli (Photo Source: IPL)

The 2027 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set for an earlier-than-expected start. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Devajit Saikia, has suggested that they are considering starting the next season of the cash-rich tournament by the second week of March and have it concluded with the final to be played around May 15.

Usually, the IPL commences in the last week of March and runs up until the entirety of May. However, with weather conditions changing around this time, Saikia has acknowledged that the players and fans face difficulties during the conduct of the matches. As a result, there have been ongoing discussions around an early window for the marquee event.

"This year, IPL started around the 29th of March, and it was over by the 31st of May. The only thing we are discussing is that during the fag end of the tournament, after 15th of May, there are issues regarding the weather, particularly in some areas, there is apprehension of having rainfall or the pre-monsoon season starting or on the other hand, there are warm weather, hot conditions, which are not very conducive either for the players or for the crowds or the fans," Saikia was quoted as saying by India TV.

Sakia has further added that the BCCI is set to make all efforts possible to make sure that the tournament gets underway by mid-March, which will be beneficial in overcoming the adverse changes in weather in some parts of the country. The Board is also quite adamant on playing the final by the fortnight into the month of May, which will help in tackling any possible rain interruptions in the playoffs since they do not have a reserve day.

"So, there is a discussion going on in the BCCI as well as in our IPL Governing Council regarding whether we can start the tournament a little bit earlier than the fag end of March. From next year, we'll make an effort, and I have already instructed our general manager of games development to look for the windows whether we can start it by the 10th of March so that we want to conclude it by the 15th of May so that there is no adverse weather conditions in the run-up to the final stages of the playoffs and the finals of the IPL 2027, which will be the 20th edition of IPL.

The IPL 2027 is expected to be a grand spectacle as it will see the Royal Challengers Bengaluru looking to become the first team to maker it a hat-trick of championships.

📢'That is the kind of fast bowler I want to be' - Gurnoor Brar shares his bowling inspiration & feeling of being capped by India

Gurnoor Brar (Source : BCCI/X)

Newly capped India bowler Gurnoor Brar has talked highly of former South Africa speedster Dale Steyn and also shared his thoughts on getting a chance to represent his country on the international stage.

Brar stated how he takes inspiration from Steyn, not only as a bowler but also as a fiery competitor. The 26-year-old strives to be like the now-retired fast bowler and replicate the level of consistency, pace and aggression in his bowling as he looks to build on the incredible start to his international career.

"My favourite bowler is Dale Steyn. Being the number one bowler for seven to eight years is a huge achievement. That kind of consistency is rare. The aggression he bowled with was incredible. He didn't just take wickets; he made batters fear him. Every time he ran in, you knew something was going to happen. I am a big fan of that attitude. The way he celebrated after picking up a wicket, the roar, the energy, the intensity, I loved that. It showed how much it meant to him. He didn't just want wickets; he wanted to dominate. I really liked his whole approach. That is the kind of fast bowler I want to be," Gurnoor Brar said to JioStar.

Brar made his India debut against Afghanistan during the first One Day International (ODI) in Dharamshala, and had an immediate impact on the proceedings. The right-arm fast bowler was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking 3 for 27 on debut. In the second ODI in Lucknow, the 26-year-old once again ended up with a three-wicket haul, helping the Men in Blue secure the three-match series with one match to spare.

The Gujarat Titans bowler, however, does not want to take the India call-up for granted and instead wants to work hard to play for a long period of time. He understands that he has been given an opportunity dreamed of by millions in the country and must deliver whenever he dons the iconic blue jersey.

"Every cricketer dreams of playing for India. I feel truly blessed to have been selected. When I started my career, my only goal was to get here. Now that I am here, my mindset hasn't changed. I don't just want to play; I want to perform, succeed, and stay at this level. I want to prove that I belong in international cricket. That mindset will never change – whether it's my first game or my 100th. When I wear the Indian jersey, I want to give everything for it. I don't want to carry unnecessary pressure about what might happen or how I will perform. Of course, nervousness and pressure will always be there. But I choose to see it as a proud moment. Out of millions of people in this country, I have been given this chance. That is a huge honour. I feel blessed, and now I must deliver. With that positive mindset, I will go out and give my absolute best every time," Gurnoor Brar added.

Brar also pulled back the curtain on the time when he first learned he had been selected to represent India, not only in Tests but also in ODIs. The seam bowler talked about the emotional moment he shared with his parents and also with the rest of the Punjab squad.

"Before every practice session, I take a 45-minute nap. It's my routine. On the day of the squad announcement, I was doing the same, just resting at home. While I was sleeping, my friend called and told me that I had been selected. I was expecting to make Test squad only, but then I found out I was also in the ODI squad. That was unexpected. I don't have enough words to describe that feeling. It was overwhelming. My parents called immediately. They were emotional. When I reached the ground for practice, the entire Punjab team congratulated me. The coaches shook my hand. It was a special moment. That day felt different as all the hard work had finally paid off," Brar added when speaking to JioStar.

BCCI mulling to start IPL 2027 early, hold Final by May 15
"There is a discussion going on in the BCCI as well as in our IPL Governing Council regarding whether we can start the tournament a little bit earlier than the fag end of March."

'That is the kind of fast bowler I want to be' - Gurnoor Brar shares his bowling inspiration & feeling of being capped by India
Brar made his India debut against Afghanistan during the first One Day International (ODI) in Dharamshala.

📢ENG vs NZ 2026: 'Thankful to have a proper debut' - Sonny Baker opens up on eventful Test debut

ENG vs NZ 2026: 'Thankful to have a proper debut' - Sonny Baker speaks after eventful Test debut (Photo Source: Andy Kearns/Getty Images)

England seamer Sonny Baker expressed his elation at having a proper debut during England's second Test against New Zealand at the Oval. Baker is one of three players, alongside Jordan Cox and James Rew, debuting after the fallout of Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson's nightclub incident after the win at Lord's.

Baker made his debut for England in early September 2025 in an ODI against South Africa, recording horrific figures of 0 for 76 from seven overs. He made his T20 debut against Ireland later that month, finishing with figures of 0 for 52. He put up a better showing during his Test debut, finishing the first day with figures of 2 for 63 from 15 overs.

"Awesome, could you tell? I'm so thankful to have a proper debut that is reflective of where I'm at. My biggest learning from the Ireland debut was I felt like I wasn't being myself," Baker said, as reported by BBC Sport.

Baker's first wicket in international cricket came in his seventh over, when he had Rachin Ravindra nick one to Jacob Bethell at gully. He followed it up with the wicket of Daryl Mitchell, who mistimed a pull to Emilio Gay at short mid-wicket.

"I'm the biggest carry-on ever. Surely I should get stuck in, oohs and aahs if the ball beats the bat, super excited, a long follow-through every time that happens. That's just how I am. I made a big commitment to myself coming into this, of that's how I want to be and go about things. That's me, so I might as well be authentic," he said.

After his tumultuous white-ball debut, Baker spoke of the nerves he felt on the occasion, which impacted his performances on the day. He spoke of feeling nervous ahead of the game, and until being handed his cap on the day. He was told of his debut days earlier and was able to mentally prepare himself due to the relaxed nature of the team environment.

"Even last night I was struggling to eat, and fuelling as a fast bowler is super important. This morning I felt the anxiety build up in my stomach. I was pretty honest with people that I was pretty nervous going into the day. Once you start warming up, everything goes away and you get stuck in. It's actually been great. The lads have tried to put that behind us and deal with the situation as it is. The relaxed nature of the environment really helps from a nerves point of view," he added.

New Zealand finished the day on a score of 291 for 7 in 77 overs after being put into bat. Wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell top-scored with 51, and Glenn Phillips remained unbeaten on 49.

📢The spin department is where India will be looking to tick a few boxes: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar (Source: Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Sunil Gavaskar opined that India will have to decide whether to continue with the experienced Kuldeep Yadav or groom the young and talented Harsh Dubey for the future.

Harsh Dubey made his international debut in the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamsala. While the left-arm spinner conceded 47 runs in five overs in a rain-curtailed 25-over-per-side contest, he picked up three important wickets. However, in the second ODI in Lucknow, the Indian team management left him out of the side and brought Kuldeep Yadav in as his replacement. The veteran wrist spinner bowled 10 overs and conceded 42 runs but didn't pick up a wicket.

India won both matches to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The third ODI is scheduled to be played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, June 20. While Sunil Gavaskar believes that Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will once again open the batting as they did in the second ODI, India will have to contemplate whether to bring back Dubey or continue with Kuldeep.

The former India captain opined that over the next few ODIs, the Men in Blue will look to sort out the spin-bowling department, especially with the 50-over World Cup set to take place next year, with South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia being the co-hosts.

"I think Rohit and Jaiswal at the top will be the combination again for the last game. The spin department is where India will be looking to tick a few boxes. Kuldeep has bowled well without getting the wickets, and Harsh Dubey bowled well and picked up three wickets in the first game, but he was a little on the expensive side. That is where India will be looking for some answers over the next few ODIs, not just in the final game of the series in Chennai," the legendary Gavaskar said while speaking on JioStar's 'Cricket Live'.

ENG vs NZ 2026: 'Thankful to have a proper debut' - Sonny Baker opens up on eventful Test debut
The seamer put up a better showing during his Test debut, finishing the first day with figures of 2 for 63 from 15 overs, after eventful debuts in ODIs and T20Is.

The spin department is where India will be looking to tick a few boxes: Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar opined that India will have to decide whether to continue with the experienced Kuldeep Yadav or groom the young and talented Harsh Dubey for the future.

📢Will IPL have 94 games from 2027 season? BCCI President gives official response

Gill and Sudarshan (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

Since the fag end of the Indian Premier League (IPL)'s 2026 season, there have been talks that in the near future, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has plans to accommodate 94 matches in a single edition, 20 more than the current schedule of 74. Board president Devajit Saikia was recently asked if the same would come into effect from the upcoming 2027 season.

Saikia has responded to the query, saying that the BCCI is more than interested in expanding the scope of the IPL to 94 matches, but the international scheduling and tournament window are going to be a big challenge in achieving the same. Saikia has also said that it will make a huge impact on the availability of overseas players for the full season, making it challenging for the teams to build a stable combination.

"So, at this moment there is no discussion regarding increasing it from 74 to any further matches up to 94 which is not happening immediately," Saikia was quoted as saying by India Today.

"In the course of later years I do not know what the position will be, but right at this moment I don't see any possibility of increasing it from 74 to 94 because for that it is not only India is to be considered but the interest of other cricketing nations of the ICC, especially players from Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and the West Indies, all of whom are playing in this tournament, so we do not want to upset their bilateral matches also and other international pictures including various other multi-country tournaments," he added.

As a result, Saikia has suggested that it is going to be impossible to make the changes come into effect from the 2027 season onwards. However, the BCCI certainly plans to do so with the premier T20 tournament in the later years to follow.

"So, at this moment I don't see any chance of increasing it beyond the window of two months, which will accommodate only about 74 matches with a lot of double headers during the run-up to the tournament," he concluded.

📢'Selection committee deserves compliments' - Sunil Gavaskar applauds selectors for backing Gurnoor Brar following success in India vs Afghanistan

Sunil Gavaskar at BCCI HQ (Source: BCCI)

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has hailed selectors for picking Gurnoor Brar and giving them their full backing. This comes after the 26-year-old lit up the ODI series against Afghanistan, taking six wickets from the first two matches of the series.

Gavaskar stated how Brar does not have the best List A record, nor did he shine for India A. However, the Ajit Agarkar-led committee saw something in the bowler outside of the statistics, which is now reaping rewards for the Men in Blue. This was evident by excellent bowling in the second ODI in Lucknow, where he took 3 for 60, including the prized wicket of Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

"His run-up is so good, his rhythm is so good, he was hitting the deck and getting the ball to climb. The wicket he got of Gurbaz was particularly impressive because of the way that bouncer followed him. It's very accurate. It comes right at you, exactly where the batter does not want it. I think the selection committee deserves all the compliments. If you look at his stats, or his India A performances, they're okay, but not to the extent where you would say he deserved an India cap. However, the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, saw something in him, and that's why they picked him. He's also been backed by the management, which is so important," Sunil Gavaskar said on JioStar.

Brar made his international debut during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamshala, where he burst onto the scene with three wickets. The right-arm fast bowler is putting his name in the hat for selection for the upcoming 2027 Cricket World Cup. His pace and ability to extract bounce from the pitch could be a huge asset for India on the South African wickets.

Sunil Gavaskar talks about Shubman Gill's batting form being reflected in his captaincy

Gavaskar strongly believes that Shubman Gill's incredible form with the bat is being rubbed on his time as captain on the field. The former Indian skipper stated that captains usually have a gut feeling on which bowler to use and what field to set. However, if they are not scoring runs, they tend to second-guess everything, including their leadership duties.

"When you're not getting runs, you're not confident about making those marginal moves that come from your gut feel, like holding back a bowler who has bowled well, giving him an extra over, or moving a fielder from a certain position. That gut feel is a lot stronger when you're personally performing. But if you're not performing, even when you get a gut feel, you're apprehensive about making that call because you're worried about getting it wrong. Since you're also not performing as a player, you'll be criticised for your captaincy as well." Sunil Gavakar added on JioStar.

Gill has been excellent with the bat in the two ODIs that India have played against Afghanistan, winning Player of the Match on both occasions. He started the series with an unbeaten 84 to help his side chase down 195 in a rain-affected game. He topped it off with an outstanding 154 in the second ODI in Lucknow, his second-highest score in ODI cricket.

Will IPL have 94 games from 2027 season? BCCI President gives official response
The BCCI has foreseen challenges of international scheduling with the scope of expanding it to 94 matches, making it a difficult accommodation.

'Selection committee deserves compliments' - Sunil Gavaskar applauds selectors for backing Gurnoor Brar following success in India vs Afghanistan
Brar made his international debut during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamshala, where he burst onto the scene with three wickets.

📢Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 13, NZ W vs IRE W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women?

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 13, NZ W vs IRE W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women? (ICC on X/ (Photo by Christopher Lee-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

New Zealand Women will face Ireland Women in Match No. 13 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on June 19 at The Rose Bowl.

New Zealand Women currently sit fifth in the points table after suffering defeats in both of their opening matches. Their most recent loss came in a closely contested thriller against Sri Lanka Women. With their campaign yet to get off the mark, the White Ferns will be eager to bounce back and register their first win of the tournament.

Ireland Women, meanwhile, are placed at the bottom of the standings, having also lost their first two matches. They were beaten by England Women in their previous outing and will be determined to turn things around with a positive approach as they chase their maiden victory of the competition.

NZ W vs IRE W Match Details

Match

New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women, Match 13, Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Date and Time (IST)

Friday, June 19, 2026, 11:00 PM (IST)

Venue

The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Broadcast and Live Streaming

JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

The Rose Bowl, Southampton: Pitch Report

The pitch at The Rose Bowl is generally on the slower side, making stroke play challenging, especially in the early stages of an innings. Batters who spend time at the crease and build their innings patiently are more likely to post substantial scores. For bowlers, the conditions can be rewarding, particularly for those who vary their pace and hit consistent lengths.

NZ W vs IRE W Head to Head Record

Matches Played

04

Won by NZ W

04

Won by IRE W

00

No Result

00

Tied

00

First-Ever Fixture

March 25, 2014

Most-Recent Fixture

November 17, 2018

NZ W vs IRE W Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women:

Isabella Gaze (wk), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (c), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing

Ireland Women:

Amy Hunter (wk), Alana Dalzell, Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire

NZ W vs IRE W Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Sophie Devine

Sophie Devine (Source Philip Brown/Getty Image)

Sophie Devine could be the key batter for New Zealand Women in this crucial encounter against Ireland Women. The experienced all-rounder has scored 67 runs in two matches so far and has played an important role in anchoring the innings during the middle overs. With The Rose Bowl expected to offer a slow surface, Devine's ability to rotate the strike, absorb pressure, and accelerate when required could prove vital.

Probable Best Bowler: Nensi Patel

Nensi Patel. (Photo Source: ICC/Getty Images)

Nensi Patel could be a key bowler for Ireland Women in their clash against New Zealand Women. The young spinner has picked up two wickets so far in the tournament and has impressed with her disciplined and economical bowling. Patel's ability to maintain tight lines and lengths has helped Ireland build pressure during crucial phases of the innings.

Today's Match Prediction : New Zealand Women to win the match

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 13, NZ W vs IRE W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women?
The match will happen at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.

Ishan Kishan will do whatever job you ask of him without any complaints: Graeme Swann
"The fact that he's come back into the team and looks like he's never been away is remarkable," Swann said.