The Women's Super Series will this year feature only two teams – the Dragons and the Typhoons, with the Scorchers deemed surplus to requirements.

It's perhaps understandable given the dilution in quality in recent times and a busy summer programme for Ireland Women.

A Cricket Ireland statement outlined the reason for the reduction.

The competition will only feature two sides in 2026 given the condensed summer programme being split by the T20 World Cup.

The concentration of talent into two teams will create a more competitive series ahead of the World Cup and England series.

An increase in Future Series fixtures and initiatives to introduce activities between Under-19 and senior team squads will provide appropriate opportunities for young talent that aligns with the players ability and developmental demands.

The Super 20 Trophy will see six matches played in a round robin format, with the fixtures set to be played before the international Tri-Series and T20 World Cup.

Three 50 over games will take place in early August ahead of the trip to England at the start of September.

SUPER SERIES FIXTURES
Sun, 03 May, SS20, Typhoons v Dragons, Oak Hill, 14:00
Mon, 04 May, SS20, Typhoons v Dragons, Oak Hill, 14:00
Sun, 10 May, SS20, Dragons v Typhoons, Stormont, 10:45
Sun, 10 May, SS20, Dragons v Typhoons, Stormont, 15:00
Sun, 17 May, SS20, Typhoons v Dragons, Oak Hill, 10:45
Sun, 17 May, SS20, Typhoons v Dragons, Oak Hill, 15:00
Mon, 03 Aug, SS50, Dragons v Typhoons, Lisburn, 10:45
Thu, 06 Aug, SS50, Typhoons v Dragons, Oak Hill, 10:45
Mon, 10 Aug, SS50, Dragons v Typhoons, Bready, 10:45