Muneeba Ali scores historic century as Pakistan beat Ireland
Pakistan inflicted a 70-run defeat on Ireland at the Women's T20 World Cup as opener Muneeba Ali became the first woman from her country to record a century in the shortened format.
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Alice Capsey's Quickfire 51 Sets Up England's 4-wicket Win Over Ireland
Top-order batter Alice Capsey smashed a stunning 22-ball 51 to steer England to a four-wicket win over neighbours Ireland in their Women's T20 World Cup group match here on Monday. Capsey, who was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh during the Women's Premier League auctions on Monday, struck as many as 10 fours during her whirlwind knock that blew Ireland away and helped England notch up the win -- their second consecutive one -- with 34 balls to spare. Chasing a paltry 106 for a win, England were 69 for 1 at the end of powerplay overs with Capsey going strong with a flurry of boundaries after opener Sophia Dunkley (4) was out cheaply in the first over.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup: England beat Ireland by 4 wickets for their second win
After bowling out Ireland for a meagre 105, England chased down the target in 14.2 overs with four wickets in hand. The quick chase also boosted their NRR to 2.497.Alice Capsey top-scored for England with a quick-fire 51 off 22 balls, which included a six and 10 fours.Capsey, who was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh during the Women's Premier League player auction on Monday, blew Ireland away and helped England notch up the win with 34 balls to spare.
England labour past Ireland in T20 World Cup
It wasn't pretty but hot favourites England beat Ireland by four wickets in their T20 Women's World Cup clash in Paarl in South Africa.
Ireland vs England, Women's T20 World Cup, Live Score Updates: Ecclestone Shine As England Bowl Out Ireland For 105
IRE vs ENG, Women's T20 World Cup Match Live Updates:Three-wicket haul from Sophie Ecclestone helped England in bundling out Ireland for 105 in the Group B match of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Monday at the Boland Park in Paarl. Opted to bat first, Ireland lost quick wickets as Ecclestone scalped three while Charlotte Dean took two. Apart from them, Laura Bell and Katherine Sciver Brunt took one wicket each. For Ireland, Gaby Lewis became the highest scorer with 36 runs as no other batter was able to cross the 20-run mark. Earlier, Ireland skipper Laura Delany won the toss and opted to bat against England. It will be an interesting clash as both the teams will be putting their best foot forward. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Ireland edged out in final over against Sri Lanka
A dramatic final over saw Sri Lanka edge to a two-run victory over Ireland in their T20 World Cup warm-up game.
Ireland beat Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up
Orla Prendergast ended up one run short of an unbeaten half-century as Ireland secured an eight-wicket victory in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup warm-up encounter against Bangladesh in Cape Town.
Ireland squad named for T20 Women's World Cup
Ireland has named a 15-strong squad for the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa.