The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 continues at the Rose Bowl in Southampton with a double-header featuring two Group B matches. Defending champions New Zealand Women take on Sri Lanka Women in Match 7, while hosts England Women face Ireland Women in Match 8 on the same ground.
Match 7: New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women
Both teams are searching for their first points of the tournament after losing their opening matches. The defending champions New Zealand suffered a seven-wicket defeat to the West Indies, while Sri Lanka were comprehensively beaten by 87 runs against England. With semi-final aspirations already under pressure, this shapes up as a must-win encounter for both sides.
Match 8: England Women vs Ireland Women
England sits comfortably at the top of Group B with a massive net run rate of +4.35 following their record-breaking 219-run performance against Sri Lanka. Conversely, Ireland is seeking redemption after a disappointing 40-run loss to regional rivals Scotland.
Pitch Report - The Rose Bowl, Southampton
The pitch at the Rose Bowl is a batting-friendly surface that offers true bounce and good carry, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots freely. It stands out as a high-scoring alternative to traditional slower tracks, but its behavior changes across morning, afternoon, and evening phases due to changing atmospheric conditions. The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bat first. Setting a target allows a team to exploit a drying track or defend using spinners under scoreboard pressure later on.
New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 17
- New Zealand Women Won: 14
- Sri Lanka Women Won: 2
- No Result: 1
England Women vs Ireland Women Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 4
- England Women Won: 3
- Ireland Women Won: 1
New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand Women Probable XI: Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze (wk), Amelia Kerr (c), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
Sri Lanka Women Probable XI: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya
England Women vs Ireland Women Predicted Playing XI
England Women Probable XI: Amy Jones (wk), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Ireland Women Probable XI: Alana Dalzell, Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire
Toss Timing
New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women: The match will take place on Tuesday, June 16, at the Rose Bowl, Southampton. The contest will start at 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT / 2:30 PM local time). The toss will be held 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start.
England Women vs Ireland Women: The match will take place on Tuesday, June 16, at the Rose Bowl, Southampton. The contest will start at 11:00 PM IST (5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM local time). The toss will be held 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start.
Weather Update
The Rose Bowl in Southampton is currently experiencing mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of 14°C. Conditions feel cool with high humidity at 91%, accompanied by a light breeze from the west at 6 mph. The weather conditions are highly favorable for today's double-header, with a very minimal 10% chance of rain, meaning play is highly unlikely to face any interruptions.
Live Streaming Details
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live on Star Sports (TV), while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
