So close, but…
Ireland Women come within one hit of defeating the titleholders
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Orla Prendergast of Ireland bats during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B match between New Zealand and Ireland at Hampshire Bowl on June 19, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) 
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Cara Murray of Ireland bowls during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B match between England and Ireland at Hampshire Bowl on June 16, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) Come in spinner
Cara Murray: “I’m proud of my career so far…but I’ve got plenty more to give”
14 September 2024; Jane Maguire of Ireland bowls during match one of the Women's T20 International Series between Ireland and England at Clontarf in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Replacement approved
Jane Maguire joins up with Irish squad after injured Ava Canning withdraws
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Orla Prendergast of Ireland celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Alice Capsey of England during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B match between England and Ireland at Hampshire Bowl on June 16, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) “Proud of the girls”
Ireland Women push England in low-scoring T20 World Cup match in Southampton
31 May 2026; Ireland bowler Aimee Maguire during the Evara T20 International Tri-Series match between Ireland and Pakistan at Castle Avenue Cricket Ground in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile Aimee Maguire interview
The left-arm spinner on the T20 World Cup challenge
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