New Zealand desperate to put title defence back on track against Ireland

Both teams seek first points after two straight defeats in this World Cup

Since the start of this year, Sophie Devine has scored 355 T20I runs at 154.34 strike rate •ICC/Getty Images

Srinidhi Ramanujam is a sub-editor with ESPNcricinfo

Source: https://www.cricinfo.com/series/icc-women-s-t20-world-cup-2026-1483859/ireland-women-vs-new-zealand-women-13th-match-group-2-1490689/match-preview