Record century from Gaby Lewis leads Ireland to first-ever win over Sri Lanka

DUBLIN – Gaby Lewis struck 119 from 75 balls as Ireland Women held on to beat Sri Lanka Women by 7 runs – in the process registering their first-ever win over the Asia Cup champions. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Lewis and Amy Hunter (9) started the innings with intent, striking three boundaries in the first 15 …

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Cricket: Ireland’s Amy Hunter named ICC Women’s Player of the Month

DUBAI, UAE – Ireland Women’s Amy Hunter has today been named Women’s Player of the Month by the International Cricket Council. Amy Hunter, 18, the talented wicketkeeper batter has enjoyed a successful start to 2024 with a set of fine performances with the bat. A quiet start in the ODI fixtures against Zimbabwe was followed by an explosive 101 not …

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Ireland Secure Victory Over Scotland In ODI Series

Saturday, 21 October – Ireland Women secured a victory against Scotland, ultimately claiming the ODI series 2-1 in the Ireland vs Scotland tournament at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground in Spain. Opting to bat first, Ireland set an imposing target of 240 runs, with Leah Paul’s resilient knock of 70 runs anchoring the innings. Support from Laura Delany (41 runs) …

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Ireland Women’s Squad Named For Upcoming Australia Series

Photo Cred: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile A 14-player Ireland Women’s squad has been named for the eagerly-anticipated one-day international series against world champions, Australia – a series set to take place at Clontarf Cricket Club from 23-28 July 2023. The squad features a return to senior action for Jane Maguire – after recovering from injury. Jane joins her younger sister Aimee, making …

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Historic Start to the 2025 T20 World Cup for the Women’s Cricket Team

History was made when Ireland and Pakistan had a T20I series, being the first ever played in Lahore, Pakistan. International games between the team date back nearly 60 years, but this was the first time the cricket-loving country was able to host.    “We’ve had a fantastic welcome and the hotel even has an Irish menu for us, which was …

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Irish Women’s Cricket Team Qualifies for T20 World Cup

With just two places available remaining at the 2023 T20 World Cup, Ireland rose to the occasion and beat Zimbabwe by four runs to book their place at the 2023 ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa. 

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