WI-W vs IRE-W Match 27 Results

5:06 PM IST From Bristol to London - Right then, that wraps up a memorable contest where Ireland Women scripted history with a famous victory over West Indies Women. But the drama is far from over! Up next is another blockbuster as England Women take on New Zealand Women in a match that will decide the final semi-final spot. A win for the White Ferns sends them through, while an England victory will see West Indies sneak into the last four. The toss is done and New Zealand have elected to BAT first. Simply switch tabs and join us for all the action. Until then, cheers!

5:04 PM IST The victorious skipper of Ireland Women - Gaby Lewis is absolutely delighted with the victory and says she is incredibly proud of the team for bouncing back after some heavy defeats earlier in the tournament. She always believed the target was within reach, given the quality in Ireland's batting line-up, and is pleased the players backed themselves to play positive cricket. She adds that while the tournament has brought its share of setbacks, there have also been plenty of encouraging performances. She credits the team's unity and resilience for helping them stay together through the tough moments and says that spirit made the historic victory even more special.

5:03 PM IST The captain of West Indies Women - Hayley Matthews feels West Indies let the game slip with the bat, saying they made a decent start in the Powerplay but failed to keep the scoreboard moving and were forced to play catch-up after not taking on the bowlers early in their spells. She also admits there were lapses in execution with the ball and a few costly mistakes in the field. She acknowledges that neither she nor Deandra Dottin have been at their best with the bat and says the senior players need to take greater responsibility. She points out that, unlike Orla Prendergast for Ireland, none of the West Indies batters went on to play a substantial innings. Despite the disappointment, she says the team will embrace the opportunity if they make the semi-finals, adding that they need to channel the pain of this defeat into producing better performances. She also hopes Chinelle Henry recovers in time, praising her resilience despite regularly battling injuries.

5:02 PM IST Time to hear from the two captains now...

5:02 PM IST A quick chat - Ireland Women's Amy Hunter says the victory is an unbelievable feeling, admitting Ireland have been building towards this moment for a while and are delighted to finally register their first-ever T20 World Cup win. She heaps praise on Orla Prendergast, calling her outstanding and revealing her main aim during their partnership was to keep Orla on strike as much as possible. She admits there were a few nerves after Prendergast's dismissal but credits the middle order for holding their composure and getting the team over the line. She also highlights the resilience this Irish side has shown through difficult moments and believes it is something they can continue to build on. She thanks the travelling Irish supporters for their incredible backing and is thrilled the team could reward them with a historic win. She adds that the message during the chase was to build partnerships, something Ireland had spoken about throughout the tournament and executed perfectly today. She also praises skipper Gaby Lewis for leading from the front throughout the competition and says she deserves immense credit for her leadership.

5:00 PM IST Irish bowlers rise to the occasion - Earlier in the game, Ireland Women produced a spirited bowling performance to restrict West Indies Women to a below-par total. Cara Murray and Aimee Maguire led the way with two wickets apiece, while every other bowler chipped in with one to ensure the pressure never eased. The experienced trio of Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin all got starts but struggled to shift gears, as Ireland's disciplined attack kept them in check throughout. Chinelle Henry's unbeaten 27 off 21 provided a late boost, dragging West Indies close to the 130-run mark and giving their bowlers something to defend.