New Zealand Women vs Ireland Women, 13th Match, Group B, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 - Player HighlightsNZW vs IREW, 13th Match, Group B, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 - Player Highlights

Suzie Bates to Louise Little, 1 run, New Zealand have pulled off heist. They win by 4 runs. No big celebrations from them because they know it wasn't their best game but good enough to keep them alive in the competition. Ireland look stunned. They were ahead of the game for most parts but just could not finish it. But what about Bates? Overlooked for the first two games, only called in because Devine fell sick this morning and she has delivered with bat and ball. Coming to the ball: Darted across off, Little can only drive it to long-off

Suzie Bates to Louise Little, 2 runs, in the air and safe. Little comes down the track and slices it towards mid-off. The fielder from extra cover moves to her right and dives. The ball evades her grasp and the batters scamper back for the second. 6 off 1

Suzie Bates to Leah Paul, 1 run, short and around off, Paul shuffles across and pulls it over backward square leg. This time the duo settle with a single. 8 from 2. They need couple of fours or a six and a couple. What is it going to be?

Suzie Bates to Leah Paul, 2 runs, hat-trick of twos. Dragged short and Paul pulls it backward of square. The fielder does well to get around, slide and keep it down to a brace. 9 from 3

Suzie Bates to Leah Paul, 2 runs, fired flat and around off, Paul kneels down and swipes it in front of square. Not off the middle and hence only a brace. New Zealand won't mind this. 11 off 4

Suzie Bates to Leah Paul, 2 runs, comes down the track and is met by a shortened length, pulled in front of square and Paul races back for the second. 13 from 5. The two batters have a quick chat