Ireland 121-8 (20 overs; G Lewis 26, A Hunter 24; S Laomi 4-24) Thailand 59 (16.1 overs; N Chaiwai 22; A Kelly 4-7, L McBride 3-6)Ireland won by 62 runsIreland 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 Women. Openers Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter began well with the bat after Lewis won the toss at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. The wicket of Lewis just after drinks with an unconventional stumping eventually brought Thailand back into the game. After the wicket of Prendergast in the 12th over, Ireland then quickly lost Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell and Arlene Kelly. Aimee Maguire prized out two wickets after the powerplay, but it was Kelly’s spell (4-7, including two wickets in two balls) that really took Thailand out of the game to give Ireland a comprehensive win and confirm a spot at the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup in just four months time.

Source: The Irish Times February 01, 2026 14:28 UTC