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Ireland captain Gaby Lewis during match three of the Women's T20 International Series between Ireland and Pakistan at Castle Avenue Cricket Ground in Dublin.

Ireland to face hosts England at Women's T20 World Cup

Ireland have been placed in the same pool as hosts England for this summer's Women's T20 World Cup.

A cricket fan carrying an umbrella walks past the covered pitch as rain delays the start of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Zimbabwe and Ireland at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 17, 2026. (

Rain ends Ireland's campaign in Cricket World Cup

Ireland are out of the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup after their match with Zimbabwe was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Pallekele.

Cricket • 17 Feb

Ireland's Matthew Humphreys (R) celebrates with his captain Lorcan Tucker (C) after taking the wicket of Oman's Shakeel Ahmed during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Ireland and Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in

Tucker magic helps Ireland to crucial T20 World Cup win

A superb unbeaten 94 by Lorcan Tucker inspired Ireland to an emphatic win over Oman at the T20 World Cup.

Cricket • 14 Feb

11 February 2026; Paul Stirling of Ireland limps hurt during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup group stage match between Australia and Ireland at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photo by Viraj Kothalawala/Sportsfile

Stirling to miss rest of T20 World Cup with knee injury

Ireland captain Paul Stirling has been ruled out of the rest of the T20 World Cup because of a knee injury.

Cricket • 13 Feb

11 February 2026; Nathan Ellis of Australia celebrates the wicket of Curtis Campher of Ireland during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup group stage match between Australia and Ireland at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photo by Viraj Kothalawala/Spor

World Cup hopes diminish following heavy Australia loss

Ireland's chances of qualifying for the second stage of the men's T20 Cricket World Cup hang by a thread after an emphatic 67-run defeat to Australia in Colombo.

Cricket • 13 Feb

8 February 2026; Paul Stirling of Ireland walks of the field after dismissed by Maheeth theekshana of Sri Lanka, not pictured, during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup group stage match between Sri Lanka and Ireland at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Ireland fall to opening World Cup defeat to Sri Lanka

Ireland lost their opening Group B Men's T20 Cricket World Cup tie against Sri Lanka in Colombo, beaten by twenty runs in game one of four that they will play in the group stages.

Cricket • 08 Feb

Ireland captain Paul Stirling during match one of the T20 International Series between Ireland and England at Malahide Cricket Ground in Dublin.

Ireland in a good place ahead of T20 World Cup odyssey

Captain Paul Stirling says good preparation and having match-winning quality in the ranks has Ireland believing they can make a real impact at their T20 World Cup, which begins on Sunday against Sri Lanka.

Cricket • 04 Feb

Ireland captain Gaby Lewis before match two of the Women's T20 International Series between Ireland and Pakistan at Castle Avenue Cricket Ground in Dublin

Lewis full of pride in T20 World Cup-bound Ireland

Ireland women's cricket captain Gaby Lewis heaped praise on her players after her squad qualified for this summer's T20 World Cup thanks to a 62-run victory against Thailand in Nepal.

Cricket • 02 Feb

Ireland beat Thailand to qualify for T20 World Cup

Ireland sealed their place at the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales after completing a comprehensive victory by 62 runs against Thailand

Cricket • 01 Feb

Dublin , Ireland - 21 September 2025; Curtis Campher of Ireland during match three of the T20 International Series between Ireland and England at Malahide Cricket Ground in Dublin. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Campher on song as Ireland complete whitewash of UAE

Curtis Campher propelled Ireland to a 30-run victory over the United Arab Emirates to complete a 2-0 whitewash in their Twenty20 series in Dubai.

Cricket • 31 Jan

England's captain Harry Brook plays a shot during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between Sri Lanka and England at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on January 30, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

'Troubling times' for England captain Brook - Harmison

Harry Brook has "troubling times" ahead with his long-term future as England captain in fresh doubt, according to Steve Harmison.

Cricket • 31 Jan

10 August 2025; Ireland bowler Orla Prendergast during match three of the Women's T20 International Series between Ireland and Pakistan at Castle Avenue Cricket Ground in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ireland crush Netherlands in T20 World Cup qualifier

Orla Prendergast and Jane Maguire bowled Ireland to an impressive victory over the Netherlands in Kathmandu to keep their hopes of qualifying for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on course.

Cricket • 30 Jan

17 September 2025; Ireland bowler Gareth Delany, right, is congratulated by weeketkeeper Lorcan Tucker after taking the wicket of England batter Rehan Ahmed during match one of the T20 International Series between Ireland and England at Malahide Cricket G

Ireland overcome UAE in series opener in Dubai

Matthew Humphreys and Gareth Delany claimed three wickets apiece to help Ireland register a 57-run victory over United Arab Emirates in their Twenty20 series opener in Dubai.

Cricket • 29 Jan

KATHMANDU, NEPAL - JANUARY 28: Alana Dalzell of Ireland celebrates with Gabby Lewis of Ireland after dismissing Darcey Carter of Scotland during the ICC Women´s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier Super Six match between Scotland and Ireland at Tribhuvan Univers

Ireland in fourth after T20 World Cup loss to Scotland

Ireland Women are in fourth in the Super Six qualifying section of the T20 World Cup following a 39-run loss to Scotland.

Cricket • 28 Jan

Ireland captain Paul Stirling after match three of the T20 International Series between Ireland and England at Malahide Cricket Ground in Dublin.

Ireland fall foul of landmark Italy win in Dubai

Ireland lost by four wickets in their T20 match in Dubai as opponents Italy earned their first victory against an ICC full member.

Cricket • 26 Jan

Players of team Ireland celebrates a wicket during the ICC Women´s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Namibia and Ireland at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground on January 26, 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Ireland bounce back with qualifier victory over Namibia

Ireland bounced back from their Women's T20 World Cup qualifier defeat to Bangladesh by breezing to a seven-wicket win over Namibia in Kirtipur, Nepal.

Cricket • 26 Jan

Tector shines as Ireland seal T20 series against Italy

Ireland wrapped up the T20I series against Italy with a 24-run win in the second of three games in Dubai.

Cricket • 25 Jan

KATHMANDU, NEPAL - JANUARY 24: Gaby Lewis of Ireland bats during the ICC Women´s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Bangladesh and Ireland at the Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground on January 24, 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant-

Fine Lewis innings not enough as Ireland lose in Nepal

Gaby Lewis scored 73 in a tight chase but Ireland suffered their first defeat of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal with today a nine-run loss to Bangladesh.

Cricket • 24 Jan

MUSCAT, OMAN - OCTOBER 17: Mark Watt of Scotland reacts during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and Scotland at Oman Cricket Academy Ground on October 17, 2021 in Muscat, Oman. (Photo by Francois Nel-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Scotland drafted in to replace Bangladesh for World Cup

Scotland have been handed a late call-up to the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh were removed following a refusal to play their matches in India over safety concerns.

Cricket • 24 Jan

Humphreys stars as Ireland win T20 opener against Italy

Matthew Humphreys claimed four for 16 as Ireland edged out Italy by three wickets in the first T20 at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai.

Cricket • 23 Jan

Paul records half-century knock as Ireland beat USA

Ireland extended their unbeaten record at the T20 World Cup qualifiers in Nepal with a 16-run victory over the USA.

Cricket • 22 Jan

Belfast confirmed among first ETPL franchise cities

Belfast has been confirmed as one of the first three franchise cities that will make up the new European T20 Premier League (ETPL).

Cricket • 21 Jan

Orla Prendergast of Ireland poses for a photo with the Player of the Match award following the ICC Women´s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier Group A match between Ireland and Papua New Guinea at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground on January 18, 2026 in Kathmandu, Ne

Ireland make winning start to T20 World Cup qualifiers

Ireland have made a winning start to Women's T20 World Cup qualification thanks to a 41-run victory over Papua New Guinea in Nepal.

Cricket • 18 Jan

Ireland name 15-strong squad for Men's T20 World Cup

Ireland will take a 15-strong squad to next month's ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Cricket • 09 Jan

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 08: England captain Ben Stokes after losing the Fifth Test in the 2025/26 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 08, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Stokes admits teams have found answers to 'Bazball'

Ben Stokes is ready to dish out some hard truths to England's Test team after accepting the shine has come off his reign as captain.

Cricket • 09 Jan