West Indies vs Ireland, Women's T20 World Cup Live Score: Ireland Win Toss, Opt To Bat vs West Indies

17.02.2023 - 20:11 sports.ndtv.com

WI vs IRE, T20 World Cup Live Updates: Ireland won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in a Women's T20 World Cup Group B match at the Newlands in Cape Town.

Both teams have lost their first two matches, and now stare at early exit from the tournament. Earlier in the day, New Zealand thrashed Bangladesh by 71 runs in a Group A match at the same venue. (LIVE SCORECARD) 1 run.

No run. OUT! CAUGHT! Shamilia Connell draws first blood here. Amy Hunter perishes on just a single. She tries to break the shackles but holes out instead.

It is a length ball, on middle and leg. Amy Hunter makes a wild heave across the line. The ball catches the outside edge and goes high up in the air towards mid-wicket.

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