Ireland suffer defeat to England at T20 World Cup
Ireland fell at the hands of England at the Women's T20 World Cup as Alice Capsey struck a masterful 21-ball half-century to lead her side to their second win of the tournament in Paarl.
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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)