Southampton, June 17 (IANS) Hosts England marched ahead in their charge towards their maiden title as they continued their winning run in the Women’s T20 World Cup, registering a four-wicket win over Ireland in a rain-delayed match at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday.With the experienced Sophie Ecclestone spearheading the bowling attack by claiming 3-22, England restricted Ireland to 118/9. In reply, captain Nat-Sciver Brunt led from the front as the hosts chased down the target in 1…
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Southampton, June 15 (IANS) Ireland will be aiming to recover from an opening defeat when they take on Group B leaders England in their Women’s T20 World Cup clash on Tuesday at The Rose Bowl, which pits one of the tournament’s early strugglers against one of its most dominant teams so far. Ireland head into the fixture after a 40-run loss to Scotland. Chasing 162, they found themselves on the back foot after losing Alana Dalzell and captain Gaby Lewis inside the Powerplay. Amy Hunter and Orla P…
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Ireland captain Gaby Lewis admitted her side failed to capitalise on a promising start against Scotland and called for the team to regroup after a 40-run defeat in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Manchester on Sunday.Ireland began brightly with the ball and clawed back momentum at the death after Scotland had threatened to post an even bigger total. However, a middle-order collapse during the chase left Ireland with plenty to reflect on as they …
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Skipper Kathryn Bryce led from the front with a sparkling half-century before spinner Kirstie Gordon ripped through Ireland’s middle-order as Scotland registered a historic 40-run victory in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign opener at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.Defending 161/5, built around a match-defining 106-run partnership between sisters Kathryn and Sarah Bryce, Scotland produced a disciplined bowling display to bowl Ireland out for 121 in 19.1 …
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl against Scotland at Emirates Old Trafford in the second match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday.Both sides will have more than just two points on their minds, with the teams seeking a landmark first victory in the tournament’s history. The expanded competition offers a fresh opportunity for the two European sides to make their mark on the global stage. While Ireland are returning to the tournament after missing out …
Dublin, May 20 (IANS) Gaby Lewis will captain Ireland in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, set to happen from June 12 to July 5. But Gaby will miss the preceding tri‑series against Pakistan and West Indies in Clontarf as she continues her recovery from a leg injury.Cricket Ireland also said Orla Prendergast, ranked seventh among women’s T20I all‑rounders, will lead the side in the tri‑series before resuming her role as vice‑captain at the T20 World Cup. Gaby finished…
Dubai, Feb 28 (IANS) Daryl Mitchell and Sobhana Mostary were named ICC Men’s Player of the Month award after powering New Zealand to a stirring ODI series win in India, while Mostary’s prolific run at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.Mitchell was awarded the Player of the Month trophy for November 2022, having surpassed India’s Suryakumar Yadav and England’s Joe Root as nominees for the award. Mitchell starred in the 50-over series of New Zealand’s tour of India, where he con…
Dubai, Feb 21 (IANS) The ICC has announced the nominees for the Women’s Player of the Month award for January, with three standout performances from the month of international cricket making the final shortlist. The nominees include Gaby Lewis, Sobhana Mostery, and Tara Norris, each of whom played pivotal roles in their respective teams’ campaigns during the T20 World Cup Qualifiers in January-February 2026.Leading Ireland’s charge towards qualification for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, ca…
Kirtipur, Feb 1 (IANS) The Ireland cricket team has secured its spot in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in June this year, with the help of a dominating display in the Super Six stage of the global qualifiers being played in Nepal.Ireland registered three wins in five matches played in the stage and became the third team to be selected from the qualifiers after Bangladesh and the Netherlands. Ireland will play their first T20 World Cup since 2023. They confirmed their be…
Dubai, Jan 20 (IANS) Orla Prendergast’s rise persists as the talented Ireland all-rounder significantly improved her position in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings. Prendergast kicked off the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal with an impressive half-century, leading her team to victory over Papua New Guinea.The 23-year-old scored 56 off 44 balls, leading Ireland to a winning total of 146/6 at Mulpani Cricket Ground. The European team secured a 41-run win, aiming to qualify fo…