Australian Women’s Cricket Team claimed a comfortable 2-0 series win over the Irish in their highly anticipated ODI series last week.
Ireland put up a strong performance in their last game, with Orla Prendergast batting a 71, but were unable to defeat world number one, Australia. They lost by 10 wickets in their second game on Friday, July 28. The final score was 217 Ireland to 221-0 Australia.
They lost their first game on Tuesday, July 25, 321/7 to 168.
It was a very eventful ODI series for Australia and Ireland. The most-capped Ireland women’s player of all time, Mary Waldron, also announced her retirement at 39 after playing 13 years and 184 caps for the Irish National team.
Mary Waldron – what a legend. #BackingGreen #ThanksMary pic.twitter.com/8O1w0be97P
— Ireland Women’s Cricket (@IrishWomensCric) July 28, 2023
Waldron, who was unable to play her last game due to injury, was recognized with a Guard of Honour and a presentation after the match.
Australian player Phoebe Litchfield became the second youngest Australian woman to hit an ODI century, on July 28, at age 20.
What a way to finish 🥹
Maiden ODI hundreds for Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield. Proud! #IREvAUS pic.twitter.com/8QdpeGP7sj
— Australian Women's Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) July 28, 2023
The win completed a series sweep for Australia.
The Irish side have a break until their tour to The Netherlands on August 14, 16 and 17.