Women’s Cricket Daily – 2 June 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Rob Harvey 53 Views

Welcome to today’s women’s international cricket update featuring overnight results, today’s matches, breaking news and a look back through history.

News in brief

Ireland defeated West Indies by 1 run (DLS) in a match shortened by rain. That is the first time Ireland has beaten the West Indies in a T20 International. The were on track to win before the rain came, in large part to skipper Orla Prendergast. (scores below.)
One to watch for the World Cup: Ireland’s Ava Canning has been steadily taking top order wickets for Ireland in this Tri-nations series.
England and India are due to play the third T20 International later today but the weather in Taunton isn’t looking too friendly. The series stands at 1-1 so both sides will be keen to pick up a series win going into the World Cup. Weather permitting…
In Edinburgh later today Scotland take on Bangladesh in the Scotland Tri-series. Scotland have won both their games so far while Bangladesh are yet to win. These are important fixtures going into the World Cup.
Australia and South Africa are playing three unofficial practice matches – SA won the first match by 7 runs. (scores below) Of note for the Australians, neither Ellyse Perry nor Phoebe Litchfield played. Neither Georgia Wareham nor Alana King bowled.
With the announcement of the Sri Lankan squad, all teams have been named for the World Cup. World Cup Squads.
Preview of the Netherlands and their hopes for the World Cup.