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'It means so much' - Ireland Women end wait for World Cup win
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'It means so much' - Ireland Women end wait for World Cup win

BBC Sport · Jun 27, 2026, 6:40 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Figure caption, Prendergast leads Ireland to first T20 World Cup win
  • Ireland celebrated their first Women's T20 World Cup victory at the 22nd attempt on a sunny Saturday afternoon in Bristol.
  • Having lost all their 21 previous games over five tournaments, they broke their duck with a wonderful six-wicket win over the West Indies.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Figure caption, Prendergast leads Ireland to first T20 World Cup win

Ireland celebrated their first Women's T20 World Cup victory at the 22nd attempt on a sunny Saturday afternoon in Bristol.

Having lost all their 21 previous games over five tournaments, they broke their duck with a wonderful six-wicket win over the West Indies.

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