IRE-W vs WI-W- 4th T20I, 1st June, 2026- Ireland Women Stun West Indies Women in Rain-Affected Tri-Nation Clash at Dublin

West Indies Women Post 141/8

After being asked to bat first, West Indies Women endured a shaky start as Ireland's bowlers struck early.

Star players Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin failed to make significant contributions, falling for just 1 and 16 respectively. Young batter Qiana Joseph showed attacking intent with a quick 12 off 7 balls, but Ireland continued to pick up wickets at regular intervals.

Veteran Stafanie Taylor looked set to anchor the innings before retiring hurt on 9. The middle order then rebuilt through Shemaine Campbelle, who scored 21, and an excellent knock from Jannillea Glasgow, who top-scored with 36 runs from 26 deliveries, including six boundaries.

Late contributions from Zaida James (14) and Shawnisha Hector (7)* helped West Indies reach a competitive total of 141/8 in 20 overs.

Best Ireland Bowlers
Ava Canning: 2/11 in 4 overs
Orla Prendergast: 2/26 in 4 overs
Lara McBride: 1/25 in 3 overs
Alana Dalzell: 1/33 in 3 overs

Canning's economical spell proved crucial in restricting the West Indies batting lineup.

Ireland's Chase Led by Captain Prendergast

Chasing a revised target after weather interruptions, Ireland suffered a disastrous start. They lost Alana Dalzell and Arlene Kelly within the first four deliveries, slipping to 3/2.

However, captain Orla Prendergast stepped up magnificently under pressure. Displaying both aggression and composure, she smashed an unbeaten 71 from just 46 balls, striking 11 fours and one six.

Prendergast found support from Rebecca Stokell (12) before combining with Louise Little (9)* to keep Ireland firmly ahead of the required scoring rate.

At the time rain halted play, Ireland had reached 99/5 in 14.1 overs, comfortably ahead of the DLS target of 99 runs.

West Indies Bowling Highlights
Shawnisha Hector: 2/21
Hayley Matthews: 1/15
Qiana Joseph: 1/17

Despite early breakthroughs, the West Indies bowlers struggled to contain Prendergast's aggressive strokeplay.

Player of the Match
Orla Prendergast (Ireland Women)
71* runs off 46 balls
11 fours and 1 six
Led the chase brilliantly after early wickets

Her captain's knock was the defining performance of the match and ensured Ireland remained in control throughout the rain-affected chase.

Match Summary

West Indies Women: 141/8 (20 overs)

Jannillea Glasgow 36 (26)
Shemaine Campbelle 21 (21)
Ava Canning 2/11

Ireland Women: 99/5 (14.1 overs)

Orla Prendergast 71* (46)
Rebecca Stokell 12 (20)
Shawnisha Hector 2/21
Result

Ireland Women won by DLS Method in a rain-affected encounter.

The victory boosts Ireland's confidence in the Tri-Nation Series and highlights their growing strength in women's international cricket. Captain Orla Prendergast's match-winning innings will be remembered as one of the standout performances of the tournament so far.