Women’s Super Series (SS20)
The Women’s Super Series (SS20) remains Ireland’s flagship domestic T20 competition, showcasing the country’s top women cricketers and offering fans a fast, high-quality brand of cricket that blends local passion with a growing global following. The tournament has long been a platform for rising Irish talent, producing tight contests, standout individual performances, and plenty of moments that attract interest from cricket lovers around the world. Its mix of competitive fixtures and accessible match formats continues to make the Women’s Super Series a key part of Ireland women’s cricket, offering Indian fans useful context on European white-ball cricket.
In the most recent edition, played from May 10th to May 25th 2026, the Dragons once again lifted the SS20 title after a thrilling eight run win over the Typhoons in the decisive final at Oak Hill. The series, held across Stormont, Sydney Parade, and Oak Hill, saw Dragons finish with three wins, while Typhoons claimed two, keeping the title race alive until the last day. Leah Paul’s composed batting and the Dragons’ disciplined death overs bowling proved decisive, sealing their status as the current champions. This latest chapter adds to the growing legacy of the Super Series, setting the tone for another exciting cycle of Irish women’s cricket.
Introduction
The Women's Super Series, now known as the Evoke Super Series following a sponsorship agreement, is the highest level of women's domestic cricket played in Ireland. It was established in 2015 with the aim of bringing together leading players from different teams and creating a more competitive environment. The competition has provided a pathway for players to develop their skills and gain experience against strong domestic opposition while preparing for the demands of international cricket.
The Dragons, the Scorchers, and the Typhoons are the three teams that have featured in the Women's Super Series. The squads bring together leading players from across Ireland rather than representing traditional geographic regions. They compete in both the 50-over format, known as the Super 50 Cup, and the Twenty20 format, known as the SS20 or Super 20 Trophy. The SS20 provides a fast-paced setting where players can develop their power-hitting, bowling, and tactical skills in a format that has become an important part of the modern international game.
To explore even more local insights, player stories, and cultural context that influence these games, we’ve prepared a dedicated Hindi version of this article (महिला सुपर सीरीज (SS20) हिंदी समीक्षा), perfect for those who want a richer, native-language experience without missing the key SS20 cricket coverage.
The competition isn't just about winning trophies; it also provides an important platform for developing young players, testing them in competitive situations, and giving them opportunities to perform against their peers. The Women's Super Series has helped raise the profile of women's cricket in Ireland, with live streaming and broader media coverage making the competition more accessible to supporters. It has also contributed to the development of players who can progress into Ireland's international setup.
Current Season
The 2026 Women’s Super Series (SS20) took place from 10 May 2026 to 25 May 2026, with the final match held at Oak Hill, where the Dragons defeated the Typhoons by 8 runs to retain the title. The six-match series finished with the Dragons winning four completed matches, the Typhoons winning two, and one match ending without a result.
The Women’s Super Series (SS20) returned in 2026 with a streamlined two-team format, marking a notable shift in Ireland’s domestic women’s cricket landscape. Instead of the three-team structure used previously, the competition featured the Dragons and Typhoons, with both sides carrying the full weight of national talent. The removal of the Scorchers created a more concentrated contest, aligning with Cricket Ireland’s stated aim of creating a more competitive series ahead of the T20 World Cup and England series.
The condensed format delivered a closely contested series, especially as Ireland prepared for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 and a busy international schedule. The six scheduled matches, played across double-headers at Stormont, Pembroke, and Oak Hill, kept the series moving through May, while the final game served as the winner-take-all title decider. What had been a major structural change therefore became a practical test of how concentrated talent could increase match intensity and maintain interest in the Women’s Super Series.
Cricket Ireland’s decision to reduce the tournament to two teams was reflected in the competitive results, while the governing body continued to emphasize opportunities for player development. Its plans included increased Future Series commitments and initiatives connecting Under-19 and senior squads, helping provide additional opportunities for younger players alongside the concentrated Super Series programme. These structural adjustments supported the development pathway despite the smaller number of teams competing in the 2026 edition.
Crowd engagement during the 2026 edition reflected Ireland’s characteristic grassroots cricket culture, with modest but enthusiastic turnouts at each venue. Local communities, school groups, and regional supporters formed the core audience, creating an intimate matchday atmosphere that contrasts sharply with the large stadiums familiar to Indian fans.
Specific prize-money figures for the 2026 edition were not established in the published competition information, so claims about a defined domestic prize pool should be avoided. The focus of the competition remained on high-level domestic cricket, player development, and preparing Ireland’s leading players for the international calendar.
The tournament’s scheduling proved beneficial for Ireland’s national setup, as it concluded just before the Tri-Nation Women’s T20I Series starting on 28 May 2026. Players entered international duty with fresh match practice, while the domestic programme provided a concentrated period of competitive cricket ahead of the next phase of Ireland’s international calendar.
The 2026 edition ultimately delivered a compelling narrative. The Dragons emerged as champions after defeating the Typhoons by 8 runs in the decisive last match at Oak Hill, retaining the Super 20 title. The Dragons had already secured two wins in the opening double-header and added further victories later in the series, while the final match confirmed their position at the top after a closely contested campaign.
Looking ahead, Cricket Ireland has not yet formally announced the dates or structure for the 2027 edition of the Women’s Super Series. The 2026 season was specifically shaped by the condensed summer programme and the T20 World Cup, so the format for the following edition will depend on Cricket Ireland’s future domestic and international scheduling plans.
Ongoing September 2026 Events
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ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Test | June 17, 2025 – June 13, 2027 | LIVE |
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ICC Women's Championship ODI | February 20, 2026 – April 15, 2029 | LIVE |
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County Championship FC | April 3, 2026 – September 27, 2026 | |
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Women's One-Day Cup List A | April 11, 2026 – September 20, 2026 | |
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One-Day Cup List A | July 21, 2026 – September 20, 2026 | |
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Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 | August 7, 2026 – September 20, 2026 | |
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England vs Pakistan Test | August 19, 2026 – September 13, 2026 | |
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Duleep Trophy FC | August 23, 2026 – September 10, 2026 | |
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European T20 Premier League (ETPL) T20 | August 26, 2026 – September 20, 2026 | |
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Women's Asia Cup T20I | August 28, 2026 – September 13, 2026 | |
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Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) T20 | September 5–17, 2026 | |
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Minor League Cricket (MiLC) T20 | September 17, 2026 – October 25, 2026 | LIVE |
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Cricket at the Asian Games T20I | September 17, 2026 – October 3, 2026 | LIVE |
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South Africa vs Australia Tour | September 24, 2026 – October 31, 2026 | LIVE |
Ongoing September 2026 Events
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ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Test | June 17, 2025 – June 13, 2027 | LIVE |
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ICC Women's Championship ODI | February 20, 2026 – April 15, 2029 | LIVE |
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County Championship FC | April 3, 2026 – September 27, 2026 | |
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Women's One-Day Cup List A | April 11, 2026 – September 20, 2026 | |
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One-Day Cup List A | July 21, 2026 – September 20, 2026 | |
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Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 | August 7, 2026 – September 20, 2026 | |
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England vs Pakistan Test | August 19, 2026 – September 13, 2026 | |
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Duleep Trophy FC | August 23, 2026 – September 10, 2026 | |
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European T20 Premier League (ETPL) T20 | August 26, 2026 – September 20, 2026 | |
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Women's Asia Cup T20I | August 28, 2026 – September 13, 2026 | |
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Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) T20 | September 5–17, 2026 | |
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Minor League Cricket (MiLC) T20 | September 17, 2026 – October 25, 2026 | LIVE |
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Cricket at the Asian Games T20I | September 17, 2026 – October 3, 2026 | LIVE |
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South Africa vs Australia Tour | September 24, 2026 – October 31, 2026 | LIVE |
Previous Seasons
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the 2020 season faced problems that had never been seen before. The event was cut down to just two teams (Scorchers and Typhoons), and only the 50-over version was played. Even though there were some problems, the Typhoons made history when they won their first title on Net Run Rate. This showed their ability to adapt and compete in a disrupted season.
Cricket Ireland split the Women's Super Series into two separate events in 2021: the Super 50 Cup (50-over) and the Super 20 Trophy (T20). They did this on purpose because each format has its own needs. This made it possible for more focused growth and made the title paths simpler for each style. Arachas became the new sponsor, providing additional commercial support for the competition.
Past Women’s Super Series (SS20) Editions
- 2026 Season
The 2026 Women’s Super Series SS20 ran from 10 May 2026 to 25 May 2026 in a newly streamlined two-team format featuring the Dragons and Typhoons. The Dragons claimed the title after finishing top of the league, sealing the season with an 8-run win in the decisive final round at Oak Hill. The six-match structure delivered a tight contest, with both sides trading momentum across Stormont, Sydney Parade, and Oak Hill, and the Dragons ultimately securing three wins to the Typhoons’ two. The condensed format heightened competitive intensity and gave followers a clear view of how the teams performed across the Women’s Super Series.
- 2025 Season
The Dragons produced their strongest season since rejoining the competition, winning the Super 50 Cup with a well-rounded squad that peaked at the right time. The Scorchers, meanwhile, continued their dominance in the T20 format by securing the Super 20 Trophy once again. Each team earned at least one major title across the previous three seasons.
- 2024 Season
The Scorchers reclaimed the Super 50 Cup with a composed and disciplined campaign, while the Typhoons excelled in the shorter format and lifted the Super 20 Trophy. It was the second straight year with divided titles, highlighting the growing parity between the three squads.
- 2023 Season
The balance of power shifted as the Typhoons captured the Super 50 Cup, ending the Scorchers’ run in the longer format. The Scorchers responded by retaining the Super 20 Trophy, resulting in split honours and signalling a more competitive landscape across both formats.
- 2022 Season
With the Dragons returning and restoring the three-team structure, competition intensified, yet the Scorchers maintained complete control. They swept both the Super 50 and Super 20 titles for a second consecutive season, reinforcing their status as a consistent force in Irish women’s cricket.
- 2021 Season
The Scorchers delivered a commanding all-format performance, securing both the Super 50 Cup and the Super 20 Trophy. Their double triumph established them as a leading side in the early years of the Women’s Super Series.
The journey through these past seasons shows how flexible the Super Series has been as the competition has evolved. Each year has provided opportunities for players and women’s cricket in Ireland to develop, while the consistently high level of play in the SS20 cricket event has given players valuable preparation for T20 matches against other countries.
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Final Result | Event / Final Location |
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| 2026 | Dragons | Typhoons | Dragons won the league with 3 wins out of 6 games, with 16 points | Stormont, Sydney Parade, Oak Hill |
| 2025 | Dragons | Scorchers | Dragons won the league with 5 wins out of 5 games, with 10 points | * Not documented |
| 2024 | Dragons | Scorchers | Dragons won the league with 5 wins out of 7 games, with 10 points | * Not documented |
| 2023 | Scorchers | Dragons | Scorchers won the league with 4 wins out of 6 games, with 18 points | Dublin, Malahide, Lisburn, County Wicklow, Eglinton |
| 2022 | Scorchers | Dragons | Scorchers won the league with 3 wins out of 6 games, with 8 points | Dublin, Waringstown, Magheramason, Rush, County Wicklow |
| 2021 | Scorchers | Typhoons | Scorchers won the league with 4 wins out of 6 games, with 9 points | Dublin, County Wicklow, County Kildare |
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| 2019 | Dragons | Scorchers | Dragons won the league with 5 wins out of 10 games, with 13 points | * Not documented |
| 2018 | Dragons | Typhoons | Dragons won the league with 6 wins out of 10 games, with 14 points | * Not documented |
| 2017 | Scorchers | Typhoons | Scorchers won the league with 7 wins out of 10 games, with 16 points | * Not documented |
| 2016 | Dragons | Scorchers | Dragons won the league with 4 wins out of 6 games, with 9 points | * Not documented |
| 2015 | Scorchers | Dragons | Scorchers won the league with 5 wins out of 8 games, with 11 points | * Not documented |
* Between 2015-2019 tournament featuring both SS50 and SS20 formats.
** SS20 edition was not held in 2020.
History and Structure
The Women’s Super Series is Ireland’s premier domestic representative competition for women’s cricket and was launched by Cricket Ireland in 2015. The tournament was established to provide a high-quality domestic platform for leading players and emerging talent, helping them gain experience at a level closer to international cricket. Over the years, the competition has become an important part of Ireland’s domestic structure, giving players regular opportunities to develop their skills and compete against other leading players in the country.
The Dragons, the Scorchers, and the Typhoons were the three teams that formed the original competition. These sides were not strictly based on geography, instead bringing together players from across Ireland to create competitive representative teams. In its early years, 50-over and T20 matches were played as part of the same overall competition, with both formats contributing to the season’s results. This multi-format structure remained in place until the competition was reorganized in 2021.
The series has had several title sponsors over the years, including Toyota Ireland, Arachas and Evoke. These partnerships have supported the continued development and visibility of the competition, while the series itself has grown in importance within Ireland’s domestic women’s cricket structure. The competition has also provided players with greater exposure to high-level representative cricket as they push for opportunities in the national setup.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a temporary change to the competition in 2020. The Super Series was reduced to two teams because of player availability issues, including the absence of overseas players at clubs and players who were unable to return to Ireland. The season continued with the two-team format, allowing Cricket Ireland to maintain a competitive domestic programme while dealing with the disruption caused by the pandemic.
In 2021, the 50-over and T20 formats were officially separated into two standalone competitions. The Super 50 Cup became the 50-over competition, while the Super 20 Trophy became the dedicated T20 event. This created a clearer format-specific structure, giving players regular opportunities to develop in both forms of white-ball cricket. The third team, the Dragons, returned in 2022, restoring the three-team structure for the following seasons.
Across its history, the Women’s Super Series has featured three teams for most seasons, but the structure has continued to evolve. Ahead of the 2026 season, Cricket Ireland reduced the competition to two teams, with the Dragons and Typhoons taking part. Cricket Ireland said the concentration of talent was intended to create a more competitive series within a condensed summer programme, while also aligning the domestic schedule with Ireland’s international commitments. The 2026 edition therefore marks a new phase in the competition’s development after more than a decade of the three-team format.
The Women’s Super Series has two separate white-ball tournaments:
- Women’s Super Series (SS50)
The Women’s Super Series (SS50) is the 50-over competition and one of the two standalone formats introduced in 2021. It provides extended match exposure in one-day cricket, with a focus on batting through longer innings, sustained bowling spells and tactical decision-making. The competition remains an important part of Ireland’s domestic representative structure, giving established players and emerging talent opportunities to test themselves in the 50-over format.
- Women’s Super Series (SS20)
The Women’s Super Series (SS20) is the Twenty20 counterpart, built around fast scoring, inventive bowling, and sharp fielding. It was established as a standalone T20 competition in 2021 after the Super Series moved away from its previous multi-format structure. SS20 provides format-specific preparation for players developing their T20 skills, while its competitive fixtures give Ireland’s leading domestic players regular opportunities to perform at a high level. In 2026, the Super 20 Trophy is being contested by the Dragons and Typhoons as part of the two-team Super Series structure.
Final Thoughts
The Women’s Super Series SS20 has steadily grown into a central pillar of Ireland’s domestic women’s cricket structure, offering a competitive T20 environment that consistently brings emerging and established talent into sharper focus. Since its introduction within the broader Super Series framework, the SS20 has helped bridge the gap between club cricket and international cricket, giving players a platform to refine skills under sustained pressure and contribute to a stronger national pipeline. Its evolution across different formats and team structures reflects the wider commitment to strengthening women’s cricket and ensuring that top performers receive meaningful, high-quality match exposure.
Across the years, the competition has showcased balanced contests, tactical depth, and standout individual performances. Teams like Dragons, Scorchers, and Typhoons have shaped the narrative of the SS20, each bringing distinct strengths and phases of dominance. The tournament’s adaptability, especially during challenging periods such as the COVID-19 disruptions, highlights its resilience and the determination of Cricket Ireland to maintain continuity for players and fans alike. This stability has allowed the SS20 to remain a reliable stage for developing batting power, disciplined bowling spells, and sharper fielding standards.
As the Super Series continues to refine its structure, the SS20 remains an important marker of progress for women’s cricket in Ireland. Its role in nurturing talent, encouraging competitive parity, and sustaining year-round interest ensures that it contributes meaningfully to the sport’s long-term growth. The competition stands as a testament to how consistent domestic cricket can elevate performance levels and inspire future generations, reinforcing the value of a strong, well-organized T20 platform within the broader cricketing landscape.
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