The England women’s cricket team and the Ireland women’s cricket team have a long-standing rivalry in international cricket. The two teams have faced each other in multiple World Cups, European Championships and bilateral series in the WODI format. While England’s dominance in the overall record is clear, Ireland have also shown their mettle in a few important matches and series.
Apart from WODI, the two teams have also faced each other in the WT20I format. England won the series 1-0 in 2012, while the WT20I series against Ireland in 2024 ended in a 1-1 draw. Below are the results of the WODI and WT20I series and notable partnership records against England separately.
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England Women vs Ireland Women – WODI Series Results
| Series/Tournament | Season | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s World Cup (in England) | 1993 | ENG Women | — |
| Women’s European Championship (in Ireland) | 1995 | ENG Women | — |
| Hero Honda Women’s World Cup (in India) | 1997/98 | AUS Women | — |
| Women’s European Championship (in Denmark) | 1999 | ENG Women | — |
| CricInfo Women’s World Cup (in New Zealand) | 2000/01 | NZ Women | — |
| Women’s European Championship (in England) | 2001 | IRE Women | — |
| Women’s World Cup (in South Africa) | 2004/05 | AUS Women | — |
| Ireland Women in England ODI Match | 2010 | ENG Women | 1-0 (1) |
| ICC Women’s Championship | 2022/23-2025 | BAN Women | 3-0 (3) |
| England Women in Ireland ODI Series | 2024 | — | — |
England Women vs Ireland Women – WT20I Series Results
| Series/Tournament | Season | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| England Women v Ireland Women T20I Match (in England) | 2012 | ENG Women | 1-0 (1) |
| ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (in South Africa) | 2022/23 | AUS Women | — |
| England Women in Ireland T20I Series | 2024 | Drawn | 1-1 (2) |
| ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (in England) | 2026 | AUS Women | — |
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England Women vs Ireland Women – Highest Partnerships
| Rank | Partnership | Wicket | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | KV Winks, D Holden | 9th | ENG Women | IRE Women | Nykobing Mother | 21 Jul 1999 | Women’s ODI #307 |
| 9 | L Nye, SJ Kitson | 8th | ENG Women | IRE Women | Haarlem | 16 Jul 1991 | Women’s ODI #144 |
| 8 | HC Plimmer, KM Leng | 4th | ENG Women | IRE Women | Dublin | 20 Jul 1995 | Women’s ODI #202 |
| 7 | FG Kemp, HJ Armitage | 4th | ENG Women | IRE Women | Belfast | 7 Sep 2024 | Women’s ODI #1405 |
| 6 | MK Villiers, BAM Heath | 6th | ENG Women | IRE Women | Belfast | 11 Sep 2024 | Women’s ODI #1407 |
| 5 | W.A. Watson, J.A. Brittin | 1st | ENG Women | IRE Women | Reading | 24 Jul 1993 | Women’s ODI #169 |
| 4 | HC Plimmer, D Maybury | 2nd | ENG Women | IRE Women | Dublin | 20 Jul 1995 | Women’s ODI #202 |
| 3 | CJ Connor, RA Birch | 6th | ENG Women | IRE Women | Pretoria | 26 Mar 2005 | Women’s ODI #517 |
| 2 | BAM Heath, TT Beaumont | 5th | ENG Women | IRE Women | Belfast | 9 Sep 2024 | Women’s ODI #1406 |
| 1 | J Powell, JM Chamberlain | 3rd | ENG Women | IRE Women | Nykobing Mother | 21 Jul 1989 | Women’s ODI #126 |
1. KV Winks and D Holden
KV Winks and D Holden formed a ninth-wicket partnership for England Women against Ireland Women in the 1999 Nykobing Mors match. This is recorded as a significant partnership formed lower down the batting order. The most important aspect of their partnership was to keep the team’s score in check in the closing stages of the innings and add runs between the last wickets.
This partnership was played at Nykobing Mors on 21 July 1999 and is listed as Women’s ODI #307. Being a partnership for the ninth wicket, it is an example of England Women’s lower-order contribution.
2. L Nye and SJ Kitson
L Nye and SJ Kitson batted for the eighth wicket for England against Ireland Women at Haarlem on 16 July 1991. Their partnership was part of Women’s ODI #144. They contributed to England’s total by batting for the eighth wicket towards the end of the innings.
This type of lower-order partnership usually becomes important in the latter stages of the innings, as the risk of losing wickets is greater then and each run has a direct impact on the team’s final score.
3. HC Plimmer and KM Leng
HC Plimmer and KM Leng formed a fourth wicket partnership against Ireland Women in Dublin on 20 July 1995. This was part of Women’s ODI #202 and is recorded as a partnership in the middle of the England Women’s batting order.
Being a fourth-wicket partnership, it is related to the stage of advancing the innings after the top-order. The combined contribution of the two batsmen was crucial in maintaining the momentum of England’s innings.
4. FG Kemp and HJ Armitage
FG Kemp and HJ Armitage put on a fourth wicket partnership against Ireland Women in Belfast on 7 September 2024. This is part of Women’s ODI #1405 and is a partnership record in recent England Women-Ireland Women ODI encounters.
The pair’s partnership shows that partnerships were formed at different stages of England’s batting lineup in the Belfast matches of 2024. Batting for the fourth wicket, they were responsible for stabilizing the innings after the top-order.
5. MK Villiers and BAM Heath
MK Villiers and BAM Heath put on a sixth-wicket partnership against Ireland Women in Belfast on 11 September 2024. The match is listed as Women’s ODI #1407.
The sixth wicket partnership usually refers to the contribution of the middle and lower-middle order batsmen. In this case, it is notable for being a significant partnership record for England Women against Ireland Women in the 2024 ODI campaign.
6. Willie Watson and Jan Brittin
WA Watson and JA Brittin formed a first wicket partnership against Ireland Women at Reading on 24 July 1993. This was part of Women’s ODI #169. Being a first wicket partnership, it was formed at the very beginning of England Women’s innings.
The importance of an opening partnership is to start the batting on the new ball and to create a solid foundation for the subsequent batsmen. The partnership of this pair is therefore considered a record for England’s initial batting phase.
7. HC Plimmer and KM Leng
HC Plimmer and D Maybury shared a partnership for the second wicket against Ireland Women in Dublin on 20 July 1995. HC Plimmer holds another partnership record in the same match, where he batted for the fourth wicket with KM Leng.
The second wicket partnership is usually a crucial stage in rebuilding the innings after the opening wicket falls. The contribution of this pair was crucial in taking England’s batting innings to the next stage.
8. Clare Connor and Rosalie Birch
CJ Connor and RA Birch shared a sixth wicket partnership against Ireland Women in Pretoria on 26 March 2005. The match is recorded as Women’s ODI #517.
Being a sixth wicket partnership, it represents the middle-order and lower-middle-order batting contribution of England Women. The partnership formed at that stage of the match was crucial in stabilizing the innings.
9. Bess Heath and Tamsin Beaumont
BAM Heath and TT Beaumont put on a fifth wicket partnership against Ireland Women in Belfast on 9 September 2024. This is part of Women’s ODI #1406.
This partnership is particularly associated with the recent England Women-Ireland Women ODI rivalry. The partnership of Heath and Beaumont is listed as a notable record in the middle of the England Women’s batting lineup in the 2024 Belfast match.
10. J Powell and JM Chamberlain
J Powell and JM Chamberlain shared a third wicket partnership against Ireland Women at Nykobing Mors on 21 July 1989. This is part of Women’s ODI #126 and is the oldest partnership record on the given list.
This match, which took place in 1989, was one of the first ODI encounters between England Women and Ireland Women. This partnership for the third wicket is considered a historic record for the batting phase after England’s top-order.
England Women vs Ireland Women Head to Head Record
| Category | Record / Match Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | Over 25 matches across all historical limited-overs formats |
| England Women Wins | Dominates the overall win margin historically |
| Ireland Women Wins | Handful of historic victories (including 2 wins during the 2024 bilateral series) |
| No Result / Abandoned | 0 (in recent years) |
| Highest Team Score | 320/8 – England Women (Belfast, Sept 2024) |
| Lowest Team Score | 45 all out – Ireland Women (Belfast, Sept 2024) |
England Women vs Ireland Women Last 5 Matches Results
| Date | Format | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | T20 World Cup | England won by 4 wickets | IRE-W 118/9 vs ENG-W 119/6 |
| September 15, 2024 | T20I | Ireland won by 5 wickets | ENG-W 169/8 vs IRE-W 170/5 |
| September 14, 2024 | T20I | England won by 67 runs | ENG-W 176 vs IRE-W 109 |
| September 11, 2024 | ODI | Ireland won by 3 wickets | ENG-W 153 vs IRE-W 155/7 |
| September 9, 2024 | ODI | England won by 275 runs | ENG-W 320/8 vs IRE-W 45 |
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Interesting Facts
- Early Encounters: The record of the WODI rivalry between England Women and Ireland Women goes back to 1989.
- First wicket partnership: WA Watson and JA Brittin formed a first wicket partnership against Ireland Women at Reading in 1993.
- Long-standing record: The third wicket partnership between J Powell and JM Chamberlain in 1989 is the oldest partnership record on the list.
- Multiple partnerships in 2024: The 2024 matches in Belfast saw several notable partnerships for England Women, such as FG Kemp–HJ Armitage, BAM Heath–TT Beaumont and MK Villiers–BAM Heath.
- WT20I Series Draw: England Women’s WT20I series against Ireland in 2024 ended in a 1-1 draw .
- England’s big dominance: Given the WODI and WT20I records, England Women have won multiple series against Ireland Women, although both teams won one match each in the 2024 WT20I series.
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FAQ
Which team is more successful in the WODI series of England Women vs Ireland Women?
England Women have historically been more successful in these head-to-head encounters. Their dominance is evident in England’s WODI performance against Ireland Women.
When did England Women and Ireland Women first face each other in a WODI?
The two teams met in the 1989 Women’s ODI #126 at Nykobing Mors. In that match, J Powell and JM Chamberlain shared a partnership for the third wicket.
What was the result of the first WT20I series between England Women vs Ireland Women?
England Women and Ireland Women faced each other in a WT20I match in 2012. England Women won the match 1-0.
What is the result of the 2024 England Women vs Ireland Women WT20I series?
The 2024 England Women in Ireland T20I Series was drawn 1-1.
On which wicket was England Women’s highest partnership against Ireland Women?
The given record includes partnerships for various wickets. Among them, WA Watson and JA Brittin had a partnership for the first wicket and HC Plimmer and D Maybury for the second wicket.
What are the partnership records of England Women against Ireland Women in 2024?
The 2024 list includes the partnerships of FG Kemp–HJ Armitage, MK Villiers–BAM Heath and BAM Heath–TT Beaumont.
England Women vs Ireland Women Which is the oldest partnership in WODI?
The oldest recorded partnership is that between J Powell and JM Chamberlain. It was for the third wicket at Nykobing Mors on 21 July 1989.
Where can the WODI record of England Women vs Ireland Women be seen?
Looking at the WODI series results, highest totals and partnership records together gives a detailed idea of the historical ODI rivalry between the two teams.
Conclusion
England Women vs Ireland Women have had some notable encounters in the WODI and WT20I history of the two teams. While England Women have historically been more successful in WODIs, Ireland Women have also had some competitive performances. The head-to-head records of the two teams from 1989 to 2024 include notable examples of batting partnerships and team performances over time.
England’s dominance in the WT20I format as well as the 2024 1-1 drawn series highlighted Ireland Women’s competitive capabilities. Overall, the series results, highest totals and partnership records of England Women vs Ireland Women paint a significant picture of the international cricket history and performance of the two teams.
