Ireland Women Tour of England 2026 Complete Schedule & Results
The Ireland Women Tour of England 2026 features a three-match One Day International (ODI) series between England Women and Ireland Women, beginning on 1 September 2026. The series will be played across three English venues in Leicester, Derby and Worcester and forms part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29.
The short series gives Ireland an important opportunity to test themselves against one of the world's leading women's cricket teams, while England will use the three ODIs to build experience and develop their squad in 50-over cricket. With all three matches contributing to the Women's Championship, the results also have significance beyond the bilateral rivalry.
Ireland Women Tour of England 2026 Schedule & Results
| Date | Match | Match Result | Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
01/09/2026 12:00 PM | England Women vs Ireland Women | - | Prediction |
03/09/2026 12:00 PM | England Women vs Ireland Women | - | |
06/09/2026 09:30 AM | England Women vs Ireland Women | - |
Understanding the ENG-W vs IRE-W Tournament 2026 Format
The tour consists of three Women's One Day Internationals, with all three matches forming part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29. The Championship is also part of the qualification pathway for the 2029 Women's Cricket World Cup, making every ODI particularly important for Ireland.
A three-match ODI series leaves little room for either side to recover from a poor start. England will have the advantage of home conditions and greater depth, while Ireland will look to produce competitive performances against one of the strongest teams in the women's game.
The series also comes after a busy summer for both teams, with England having completed the ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign and a one-off Test against India, while Ireland have continued their Women's Championship programme and are looking to improve their position in the qualification race.
And if you’re looking for match-by-match predictions ahead of each game, check out ourToday’s Match Prediction section.
Key Elements of the England Women vs Ireland Women 2026 Fixtures
England enter the series with Charlie Dean as captain. Their 15-player squad combines established international players with several younger cricketers looking for opportunities in ODI cricket. The squad includes Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Dani Gibson, Freya Kemp, Mady Villiers and Issy Wong, while Grace Potts and Kira Chathli are among the players yet to make their ODI debuts.
Ireland will be led by Gaby Lewis, with the squad also featuring players such as Amy Hunter, Orla Prendergast, Georgina Dempsey, Leah Paul, Cara Murray and Louise Little. Ireland have also welcomed back Arlene Kelly and Alice Tector after injury, although Aimee Maguire, Sarah Forbes and Ava Canning are unavailable.
The three matches provide Ireland with valuable exposure against a higher-ranked opponent, while England have an opportunity to give several players additional ODI experience. The series should therefore have significance for both immediate results and longer-term squad development.
Match Timings
The first two ODIs are scheduled to start at 1:00 PM local time in England, on 1 and 3 September. These matches will begin at approximately 5:30 PM IST.
The third ODI at Worcester has an earlier 10:30 AM BST start, corresponding to 3:00 PM IST. The different timing for the final fixture provides a slightly different challenge for the teams, particularly in terms of preparation and early-match conditions.
Supporters following the series from Ireland, India and other parts of the world should check the latest fixture information before each match in case of any scheduling changes.
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Venue Distribution
The three-match series will be played across three English venues, with each ODI taking place at a different ground.
The opening match is scheduled for Uptonsteel County Ground in Leicester on 1 September. The venue hosts the first meeting between the sides before the teams move to Derby for the second ODI.
The second ODI takes place at The OurCoop County Ground in Derby on 3 September. The venue is part of a busy Midlands section of the England women's summer schedule and gives both teams a new surface and playing environment after the opening match.
The series concludes at New Road in Worcester on 6 September. The historic Worcestershire venue hosts the third and final ODI, with the match scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM BST.
The movement between three relatively close venues keeps travel demands manageable while giving both teams three different playing conditions to assess.
For a deep dive into each venue, see our cricket grounds page.
England Women vs Ireland Women Scheduling
The series has been scheduled over a six-day period, beginning on Tuesday, 1 September and concluding on Sunday, 6 September.
The first ODI takes place in Leicester on 1 September, followed by the second match in Derby on 3 September. The teams then have two days before the final ODI at Worcester on 6 September.
The relatively short gaps between matches mean both sides will need to manage player workloads carefully while making tactical adjustments based on the previous fixture. The movement between venues also requires the teams to adapt quickly to different pitch and ground conditions.
For Ireland, the compact schedule creates an opportunity to build momentum quickly. For England, it provides three consecutive opportunities to develop their ODI combinations and finish the summer with a strong series result.
How to Use Today’s Ireland Women Tour of England 2026 Match Information
If you’re following the series (and particularly if you’re placing bets), using the complete cricket schedule matters a lot. For each fixture you’ll find:
- Match dates and start times in your local time zone.
- Full team line-ups including captains and key players.
- Pitch reports, weather updates and venue-specific factors that could impact play.
- Head-to-head records or format-specific insights
- Live scores and written ball-by-ball commentary for real-time updates.
To brush up on your cricket rules and formats before making your bets, why not check out our cricket guides?
Stay Connected With the Complete Ireland Women Tour of England Action
The Ireland Women Tour of England 2026 promises an important three-match ODI series between two European neighbours with plenty at stake. England will look to use home conditions and their greater depth to control the series, while Ireland will be aiming to produce strong performances against one of the leading sides in women's cricket.
With all three matches contributing to the ICC Women's Championship, the series also represents an important part of Ireland's long-term qualification campaign for the 2029 Women's Cricket World Cup.
Stay with OCBSports throughout the tour for expert match predictions, betting tips, live scores, team news, pitch reports and in-depth pre-match analysis. Whether you're following the opening ODI in Leicester, the second match in Derby or the series finale in Worcester, we'll provide complete coverage from the first ball to the final result.
