Hopes are high for Team Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup after a thrilling warm-up match victory over Australia, the number-one ranked team in the world. Here's all you need to know ahead of Ireland's first game Monday Feb. 13th.
Ireland's first match of the World Cup is against England in Boland Park, Paarl on Monday Feb. 13th, 15:00 local time (13:00 Irish time). England is currently ranked 2nd in the world and Ireland 10th—but again, hopes are high for Ireland after a three-wicket victory over favourites Australia in a warm-up match Feb. 7th. England is also coming off warm-up match victories against New Zealand and the West Indies.
Ireland's next match will be against Pakistan, ranked 7th in the world, on Feb. 15th at 19:00 local time (17:00 Irish time). The match will take place in Newlands, Capetown.
Ireland will face the West Indies at 19:00 local time (17:00 Irish time) on Feb. 17th, also in Newlands, Capetown. The West Indies are ranked 6th in the world.
Ireland will play India (ranked 4th) at 15:00 local time (13:00 Irish time) on Feb. 20th in St. George's Park, Gqeberha.
Semi-final matches will be played at 15:00 local time (13:00 Irish time) on Feb. 23rd and 24th. The final will be played at the same time on the 26th. All three will be played in Newlands, Capetown.
Matches can be streamed live on Sky Sports. Highlights and live blogs for matches are also available on the tournament website.
