Ireland and USA keep hopes alive as Thailand eliminated from Qualifier 

Jane Maguire and Orla Prendergast bowled Ireland to a huge victory over the Netherlands to keep their hopes of joining them at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 alive.

Bangladesh continued their unbeaten run with a 90-run win over Scotland, while the USA got points on the board at the Super Six stage with victory over Thailand.

Ireland and Scotland go into the final fixtures on Sunday in pole position to secure the last two spots at this summer’s tournament.

Paul and Prendergast power Ireland to big win

Leah Paul’s 39 and Orla Prendergast’s three for 13 set up Ireland’s 98-run win over the Netherlands as they moved into third in the Super Six table.

Amy Hunter (34) and Gaby Lewis (20) put on 41 for the opening wicket before Paul steered Ireland through a tricky period to set an above-par total.

Hannah Landheer took important middle and lower order wickets with figures of three for 35 as Ireland ended on 143 for nine.

The Netherlands, who sealed their qualification on Wednesday, never got going in reply as they twice lost three wickets without adding a run to the score, at one stage sliding to 26 for eight.

Prendergast and Jane Maguire (3/9) did the bulk of the damage as the Netherlands were bowled out for 45 in the 15th over.

Sobhana shines again for Bangladesh

Sobhana Mostary played her part in her second century stand in as many games to guide Bangladesh to a 90-run win over Scotland.

Having chosen to bat, openers Dilara Akter (39) and Juairiya Ferdous (22) put on 67 for the first wicket.

Nigar Sultana Joty and Sobhana (47) then took over moving Bangladesh from 86 for three to 186 for four.

Captain Nigar ended on 56 not out from 35 balls with five fours and three sixes as Bangladesh set Scotland an imposing 192 to win.

Scotland were in trouble early, slipping to nine for two and then 35 for five, before Megan McColl (14) and Priyanaz Chatterji (20) rallied.

Pippa Sproul top scored with 27 not out, but as those around her fell cheaply, Scotland ended comfortably adrift of their target.

USA win crucial clash

Tara Norris’ three wickets helped the USA to a 28-run win over Thailand to earn their first points at the Super Six stage and end their opponents’ hopes of qualifying.

After electing to bat, the USA slipped to 43 for three when Chetna Pagydyala (18) became the second of Onnicha Kamchompu’s three wickets.

Pooja Ganesh (35 not out) and Norris (18) made important contributions but the USA twice lost wickets in consecutive deliveries to post 128 all out in the 20th over.

In reply, Thailand were in trouble at 12 for two before Nannapat Koncharoenkai (28) and Naruemol Chaiwai (31) gave their side hope.

However, economical bowling from Maahi Madhavan (2/19) and Geetika Kodali (3/13) meant they were well behind the run rate in the closing overs before being bowled out for 100.

Scores in brief

Ireland v Netherlands – Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu, Nepal

Ireland 143/9 in 20 overs (Leah Paul 39, Amy Hunter 34; Hannah Landheer 3/35, Caroline De Lange 2/15)

Netherlands 45 all out in 14.5 overs (Iris Zwilling 10, Caroline De Lange 6; Jane Maguire 3/9, Orla Prendergast 3/13)

Result: Ireland win by 98 runs

Bangladesh v Scotland – Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Nepal

Bangladesh 191/5 in 20 overs (Nigar Sultana Joty 56 not out, Sobhana Mostary 47; Katherine Fraser 1/39, Priyanaz Chatterji 1/40)

Scotland 101/9 in 20 overs (Pippa Sproul 27 not out, Megan McColl 20; Marufa Akter 3/25, Shorna Akter 2/13)

Result: Bangladesh win by 90 runs

USA v Thailand – Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu, Nepal

USA 128 all out in 19.5 overs (Pooja Ganesh 35 not out, Tara Norris 18; Onnicha Kamchomphu 3/16, Sunida Chaturongrattana 2/23)

Thailand 100 all out in 19 overs (Naruemol Chaiwai 31, Nannapat Koncharoenkai 28; Tara Norris 3/22, Geetika Kodali 2/13)

Result: USA win by 28 runs

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