New Delhi, June 17 -- England Women secured their second win of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Ireland at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday.

Put in to bat after a delayed toss, Ireland posted 118/9. A late cameo from Louise Little gave them something to defend, but England's bowlers, led by Sophie Ecclestone's 3/22, kept the total in check. Chasing 119, England looked in control for most of the innings before a few late wobbles. Nat Sciver-Brunt's 48 and a composed finish from the lower order saw them home in 17.3 overs.

Ireland started steadily but lost regular wickets in the middle overs. Sophie Ecclestone's variations and control proved difficult to handle on a pitch offering s...