England v Ireland ODI series: Three-match womens' series confirmed for September 2026
Ireland Women will face England Women in a three-match one-day international series in September 2026.The news has been confirmed by Cricket Ireland and the England & Wales Cricket Board.The first match will be played at the County Ground in Leicester on 1 September, with the next encounter between the sides at the County Ground, Derby, on 3 September, and the final fixture at New Road, Worcester on 6 September.The two sides last met in the format in a three-match series in Belfast last year. England won the first two games by four wickets and 275 runs, before Ireland made history by winning the final meeting between the sides in a dramatic last-ball finish.Richard Holdsworth, director of cricket at Cricket Ireland, welcomed the announcement of the triple-header."It is good to be able to announce these International Women's Championship ODI fixture dates so early as it helps the team plan the rest of their summer in 2026."These are significantly important matches as they are part of the 2029 ODI World Cup qualification structure. We are also pleased to be based in the Midlands and happy that all venues are so close to each other."
