Ireland book place at T20 World Cup in thrilling style
Ireland survived a nail-biting semi-final to beat Zimbabwe by four runs and ensure qualification to the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa.
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Kelly named ICC Women's Player of the Month
Irish international Arlene Kelly has been named International women's player of the month by the International Cricket Council – the third Irish women's cricketer to win the prestigious award.
West Indies edge Ireland off the ball in T20 thriller
In the first of their three-match T20 series in St Lucia, Ireland were beaten by West Indies off the final ball which needed bowling twice after a wide levelled the scores.
Harry Tector first Irish player to win ICC Player of the Month award
Irish international Harry Tector has been named International Men's Player of the Month by the International Cricket Council – the first Irish men’s cricketer to win the award.
Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes 1st Cricketer To Reach This Massive Milestone, Even Before Rohit Sharma
Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday became the first cricketer-ever to play 150 T20Is as she took the field for India against Ireland in a Women's T20 World Cup match. In men's cricket, Rohit Sharma has played the most number of matches (148) in the shortest format. "It (playing 150 T20I games) means a lot, I got an emotional message from my team-mates. Thanks to BCCI and ICC, we are able to play so many games," Harmanpreet said at the toss.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Muneeba Ali hits landmark century as Pakistan defeat Ireland
The left-hander propelled Pakistan to a total of 165 for five after they were sent in to bat by Ireland. In reply, Ireland were bowled out for 95. Nashra Sandhu claimed career-best figures of four for 18 to hand Pakistan a resounding win .The slightly-built Muneeba had not previously scored a half-century in 44 T20 internationals although she made a one-day international hundred against the same opponents in Lahore last November.Muneeba and veteran Nida Dar (33) shared a third-wicket partnership of 101.
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.
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)