Several teams continued their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with impressive victories on the second day of warm-up matches. Ireland edged Bangladesh, Scotland defeated Pakistan via the DLS method, New Zealand chased down a challenging target against South Africa, while Sri Lanka comfortably overcame the Netherlands.
Canning and Maguire help Ireland overcome Bangladesh
Ireland 143/9 beat Bangladesh 132/6 by 11 runs
Ireland secured an 11-run victory over Bangladesh thanks to a late flourish from Ava Canning and a match-defining spell from Aimee Maguire.
After being put in to bat, Ireland found themselves in trouble at 112/9 in the 18th over. Canning then produced a crucial unbeaten cameo of 21 from just eight deliveries, striking one four and two sixes to lift her side to 143/9.
Bangladesh’s bowling effort was led by Sanjida Akter Meghla, who claimed 3/26 and played a key role in reducing Ireland to a precarious position.
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In reply, opener Juairiya Ferdous anchored the chase with a 38-ball 50. However, Sharmin Akhter’s 27 from 40 balls slowed the momentum, and Bangladesh still required 48 runs from the final five overs after her dismissal at the end of the 15th over.
Ireland regained control through Maguire, who removed two batters in the 17th over. Although Shorna Akter and Nahida Akter struck a six each in the final over, Bangladesh ultimately fell short.
Kathryn Bryce powers Scotland past Pakistan
Scotland 187/5 beat Pakistan 62/5 by 41 runs (DLS method)
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Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce produced a remarkable innings of 94 from just 43 balls to lead her side to a comprehensive victory over Pakistan in a rain-affected contest in Derby.
Pakistan chose to bowl first, but their attack struggled to contain Scotland’s batters. Apart from Sadia Iqbal, who returned figures of 1/23 from three overs, every bowler conceded at least eight runs per over.
Iqbal dismissed Katherine Fraser for 19 in the seventh over with Scotland on 41/1. From there, Bryce dominated the innings, striking 11 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 218.60 to propel Scotland to 187/5. Darcey Carter was the only other batter to pass 20, scoring 45 from 36 balls.
Pakistan never gained momentum during the chase. Muneeba Ali top-scored with 20 from 22 deliveries and was the fifth wicket to fall midway through the ninth over with the score on 57. Pakistan added only five more runs before rain halted proceedings.
At that stage, they were well behind the DLS target of 107, and with no further play possible, Scotland were awarded a convincing 41-run victory.
New Zealand complete successful chase against South Africa
New Zealand 184/5 beat South Africa 183/5 by five wickets
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New Zealand showcased their batting strength with a thrilling five-wicket win over South Africa in Loughborough.
Chasing 184, captain Melie Kerr led the way with a rapid 61 from 32 deliveries. She shared an 82-run partnership for the second wicket with Georgia Plimmer, setting the platform for the chase.
Kerr’s innings included nine fours and two sixes. Although both she and Plimmer departed in quick succession, Sophie Devine (28 off 13), Brooke Halliday (21 off 19) and Maddy Green (19 off 13) guided New Zealand home with two balls remaining.
Earlier, South Africa recovered from 82/4 thanks to a superb 90-run partnership between Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk. Tryon remained unbeaten on 61, striking three fours and six sixes, including three consecutive maximums off Nensi Patel. De Klerk contributed 46 as South Africa posted 183/5.
Karunaratne steers Sri Lanka past Netherlands
Sri Lanka 146/3 beat Netherlands 143/6 by seven wickets
Hansima Karunaratne’s unbeaten half-century guided Sri Lanka to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands.
Set a target of 144, Sri Lanka received an early boost from Hasini Perera, who made 31 from 20 deliveries. Although the Netherlands claimed a couple of quick wickets, Karunaratne ensured there were no further setbacks.
She finished unbeaten on 54 and shared an unbroken 81-run partnership with Harshitha Samarawickrama, who remained not out on 36, to seal the chase.
Earlier, the Netherlands posted 143/6 after useful contributions throughout the top order. Heather Siegers scored 48 and Sterre Kalis added 45, but the middle and lower order were unable to build on the platform as Sri Lanka restricted them to a manageable total.
