17 T20 World Cup games, 17 losses – can Ireland break duck?

17 T20 World Cup games, 17 losses – can Ireland break duck?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ireland captain Gaby Lewis is hoping to lead Ireland to their first win in the T20 World Cup at their fifth appearance in the tournamentByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished14 minutes agoIreland are preparing for their fifth T20 World Cup, but one thing has eluded them in their four previous appearances in the tournament – a win.They have exited in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2023 as the bottom side in their group and have lost all 17 games they have played in those four editions of the competition.While they missed out completely in 2024 as they failed to qualify, they are back in 2026 and ready to break new ground in England.They face Scotland in their opening game at Old Trafford on Saturday at 10:30 BST, hoping to break their duck and end that unwanted winless record.Captain Gaby Lewis, who has recovered from a quad injury to play in her fourth World Cup, was keen to acknowledge the big hurdle her side are desperate to try and finally clear.”We’ve yet to have a win in a World Cup and that is a big thing that is hanging over us,” she told BBC Sport NI.”We really want to push to do that and get a couple of wins and not have to qualify for the next one.”A shock group-stage exit? T20 World Cup team guide