Ireland's women's cricket team has landed in St Lucia to face the West Indies for the Women's World Championship Cricket Competition.
The tour will involve three One-Day International matches (part of the ICC Women’s Championship) and three T20 Internationals. Seasoned batter and bowler Laura Delany will captain the Irish team.
And just like that…we’re in St Lucia! 🌴 pic.twitter.com/FIu6U6IhTa
— Ireland Women’s Cricket (@IrishWomensCric) June 21, 2023
Speaking ahead of the tour, head coach Ed Joyce said: “We’re really excited to go to the Caribbean and play in this multi-format series against West Indies. It’s our first cricket since the T20 World Cup in February, so it’s been quite a big break for the group."
“A tour abroad in the middle of our summer is unusual, but it’s a great place to tour. I’ve been fortunate to have gone there as a player a few times and, you know, they love their cricket. I was there for the Men’s World Cup in 2007, and it was great fun. It should be a brilliant tour for everyone, especially for our young group."
The team will face the West Indies from 26 June - 8 July. The tournament comes ahead of Ireland's three ODI's match on home soil against the world champions, Australia.
We can't wait!! Come along and be #BackingGreen! https://t.co/n7BVFqR1Mf
— Ireland Women’s Cricket (@IrishWomensCric) June 20, 2023
SQUAD
Laura Delany (capt), Ava Canning, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Aimee Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Mary Waldron.
FIXTURE SCHEDULE
• 26 June: Ireland Women v West Indies Women – 1st ODI (St Lucia; starts 10am local time)
• 28 June: Ireland Women v West Indies Women – 2nd ODI (St Lucia; starts 10am local time)
• 1 July: Ireland Women v West Indies Women – 3rd ODI (St Lucia; starts 3pm local time; D/N)
• 4 July: Ireland Women v West Indies Women – 1st T20I (St Lucia; starts 5pm local time; D/N)
• 6 July: Ireland Women v West Indies Women – 2nd T20I (St Lucia; starts 5pm local time; D/N)
• 8 July: Ireland Women v West Indies Women – 3rd T20I (St Lucia; starts 5pm local time; D/N
