Ireland play New Zealand in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group B at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Friday 19 June 2026, with the match starting at 18:30 BST (UTC+1). The Rose Bowl has a capacity of 25,000 and is one of England’s most modern cricket grounds.
New Zealand Women, the White Ferns, are one of women’s cricket’s most respected teams. Sophie Devine is among the most destructive openers in the format, and New Zealand’s squad depth across batting and bowling makes them dangerous opponents for any team in Group B. The White Ferns have competed in multiple T20 World Cup finals and enter this tournament with the experience and quality to progress deep into the knockout stages.
Ireland Women have developed steadily as a consistent force in European cricket. Their World Cup qualification rewards years of hard work in challenging conditions, and Irish cricket’s history of producing upsets at ICC events means opponents cannot afford complacency. Ireland’s approach typically combines physical application with tactical cleverness, qualities that can prove decisive in close matches against stronger sides.
The Rose Bowl in Southampton is one of England’s newest major cricket grounds. With a capacity of 25,000, it opened in 2001 and has hosted Test matches, ODIs, and T20 internationals. Its location on the south coast of England means it can benefit from warmer weather than northern grounds during the English summer, and its square boundaries suit attacking batters.
Timezone conversions for the 18:30 BST (UTC+1) start: 23:00 IST for fans in India, 13:30 EDT for the US East Coast, 03:30 AEST (next day) for viewers in Sydney, and 06:30 NZST (next day) for New Zealand fans. Check Southampton time and UK time for exact local conversions.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is hosted entirely in England, featuring 12 teams across 7 venues from 12 June to 5 July 2026. Two groups of six feed into semifinals and a final at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
For timezone conversions, check Southampton time, Ireland time, and New Zealand time.
- What time does Ireland vs New Zealand start?
- The match starts at 6:30 PM GMT+1 (Europe/London) at Rose Bowl in Southampton on 2026-06-19. Use the timezone converter above to see it in your local time.
- Where is this match being played?
- Rose Bowl in Southampton, England. Capacity: 25,000.
- How can I watch ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
- Check your local broadcaster for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 coverage. Popular options include Star Sports and JioCinema (India), Sky Sports (UK), Willow TV (USA/Canada), Fox Sports (Australia), and SuperSport (Africa).