99/5 (14.1)
CR : 6.99
141/8 (20.0)
CR : 7.05
Ireland Women won by 1 run (DLS METHOD) 🏆
Player of the Match
Orla Prendergast
2/2671(46)*
Over 15
Ireland Women 99/5
Louise Little9(8)
Orla Prendergast71(46)
Jahzara Claxton0-14(1.1)
IRE-W won by 1 run (DLS METHOD)
12:22 AM IST, 7:52 PM local time: The rain had the final say. The match has been called off. Ireland Women have won by 1 run (DLS method). This is the first time that they have defeated West Indies Women in a T20I.
Pulsating action, periodical shifts in momentum, tension simmering all the time, and eventually a dramatic ending which will go down in history. Did we witness a cricket match or an Agatha Christie novel playing out in front of us?
On her 24th birthday, captain Orla Prendergast yet again turned out to be the hero for Ireland. She scored 71* (44) out of the 99/5 that her team put on the board. Gallant in spirit, optimistic in her attitude and crisp in her ball-striking. She came out to bat when the team was 3-2 in the first over of the run chase itself and enthralled everybody with some flamboyant shot-making, almost single-handedly keeping Ireland in the game.
However, one could argue that the most important shot came off the bat of Louise Little. Ireland were behind the DLS par score at the end of the 14th over. Little mishit 14.1 to the boundary and got them a run ahead. It started raining immediately post that and we could not have another ball.
Though, one must not forget the contribution of the bowlers. Ava Canning starred with a mighty effective 4-over spell with the new ball. She got 2/11 and sent the dangerous Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph on their way. Her partner-in-crime Alana Dalzell routed out Deandra Dottin. And to add to West Indies' woes, Stefanie Taylor got retired hurt at the end of the 10th over, leaving them reeling at 57/4 (effectively 5-down). Sprightly contributions from Jannillea Glasgow (26-ball-26), Shemaine Campbelle (21-ball-21) and Zaida James (8-ball-14) propelled them to a fighting score of 141/8. Prendergast contributed here to with 2/26 to her name. Among West Indies' bowlers Shawnisha Hector returned the best figures of 2/21 off her 2 overs.
Pulsating action, periodical shifts in momentum, tension simmering all the time, and eventually a dramatic ending which will go down in history. Did we witness a cricket match or an Agatha Christie novel playing out in front of us?
On her 24th birthday, captain Orla Prendergast yet again turned out to be the hero for Ireland. She scored 71* (44) out of the 99/5 that her team put on the board. Gallant in spirit, optimistic in her attitude and crisp in her ball-striking. She came out to bat when the team was 3-2 in the first over of the run chase itself and enthralled everybody with some flamboyant shot-making, almost single-handedly keeping Ireland in the game.
However, one could argue that the most important shot came off the bat of Louise Little. Ireland were behind the DLS par score at the end of the 14th over. Little mishit 14.1 to the boundary and got them a run ahead. It started raining immediately post that and we could not have another ball.
Though, one must not forget the contribution of the bowlers. Ava Canning starred with a mighty effective 4-over spell with the new ball. She got 2/11 and sent the dangerous Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph on their way. Her partner-in-crime Alana Dalzell routed out Deandra Dottin. And to add to West Indies' woes, Stefanie Taylor got retired hurt at the end of the 10th over, leaving them reeling at 57/4 (effectively 5-down). Sprightly contributions from Jannillea Glasgow (26-ball-26), Shemaine Campbelle (21-ball-21) and Zaida James (8-ball-14) propelled them to a fighting score of 141/8. Prendergast contributed here to with 2/26 to her name. Among West Indies' bowlers Shawnisha Hector returned the best figures of 2/21 off her 2 overs.
12:27 AM IST, 7:57 PM local time: The post match presentation gets underway now. It is still raining, but we will have the captains' interviews.
Hayley Matthews (West Indies Women Captain): "(On the batting collapse) Yes, we did not get off to the ideal start with the bat. We lost early wickets and that is not great. However, to get to 140 odd without Stefanie being able to bat shows a lot about the team and I am happy for the effort put in.
(On Stefanie Taylor's injury) Yeah, she is going to be fine. I feel she did too many pushups in the gym this morning (laughs).
(On the start with the ball) Yeah, it definitely was a great start. Hector started off well with the ball in the first over. However, Orla came out and played a great innings to push us on the backfoot.
(On facing a pumped-up opposition today) Yeah, I think so for sure. Coming against an opposition playing well is a great thing before the World Cup. There will be some tough games out there and we need to be on our A game throughout."
(On Stefanie Taylor's injury) Yeah, she is going to be fine. I feel she did too many pushups in the gym this morning (laughs).
(On the start with the ball) Yeah, it definitely was a great start. Hector started off well with the ball in the first over. However, Orla came out and played a great innings to push us on the backfoot.
(On facing a pumped-up opposition today) Yeah, I think so for sure. Coming against an opposition playing well is a great thing before the World Cup. There will be some tough games out there and we need to be on our A game throughout."
Player of the Match: Orla Prendergast
Orla Prendergast (Player of the Match): "(On her coming on to bowl late) It was a plan. Ava (Canning) opened superbly for us. But happy to get the back to back wins. The way we did it today was so pleasing.
(On her batting) Definitely feeling good ahead of the World Cup. Looking forward to getting over there.
(On her captaincy role) It is a new opportunity. A bit of a challenge too, I think. I find it tricky to bowl and then keep everything going in the field. But it's just a new challenge. I am definitely looking forward to Gaby (Lewis) coming back and taking the reins. We have obviously missed her hugely with the bat in hand as well.
(Pleased to win despite changing the team around?) Yes, it shows our depth. It is something we have focused on for the last 24 months, growing our base of players and it has shown. The changes at the top of the order have come off. The players are still growing. There is so much more to come."
(On her batting) Definitely feeling good ahead of the World Cup. Looking forward to getting over there.
(On her captaincy role) It is a new opportunity. A bit of a challenge too, I think. I find it tricky to bowl and then keep everything going in the field. But it's just a new challenge. I am definitely looking forward to Gaby (Lewis) coming back and taking the reins. We have obviously missed her hugely with the bat in hand as well.
(Pleased to win despite changing the team around?) Yes, it shows our depth. It is something we have focused on for the last 24 months, growing our base of players and it has shown. The changes at the top of the order have come off. The players are still growing. There is so much more to come."
Highest Scores for an Ireland batter vs West Indies in WT20Is:
71*- Orla Prendergast, Dublin, 2026 (Today)*
61*- Orla Prendergast, Cape Town, 2023
55*- Mary Waldron, Dublin, 2019
71*- Orla Prendergast, Dublin, 2026 (Today)*
61*- Orla Prendergast, Cape Town, 2023
55*- Mary Waldron, Dublin, 2019
Highest Scores for Orla Prendergast in WT20Is:
80- vs England, Dublin, 2024
75*- vs Scotland, Edinburgh, 2022
71*- vs West Indies, Dublin, 2026 (Today)*
80- vs England, Dublin, 2024
75*- vs Scotland, Edinburgh, 2022
71*- vs West Indies, Dublin, 2026 (Today)*
In the last three days, Women's T20Is have witnessed Scotland beat Bangladesh for the first time, Netherlands beat Bangladesh for the first time and now, Ireland beat West Indies for the first time. With only 11 days to go for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, this is adding to the hype.
In less than 24 hours, Hayley Matthews and co. have to now lock horns with Pakistan, who are in a 'must win' situation. Will Fatima Sana's troops give them a run for their money too? Or will West Indies bounce back to knock them out of the tri-series? We will find out together.
Do join us tomorrow. For now, this is the troika of Darpan Tikiya, Manan Mehta and Zeeshan Naiyer saying goodbye. See you soon!
In less than 24 hours, Hayley Matthews and co. have to now lock horns with Pakistan, who are in a 'must win' situation. Will Fatima Sana's troops give them a run for their money too? Or will West Indies bounce back to knock them out of the tri-series? We will find out together.
Do join us tomorrow. For now, this is the troika of Darpan Tikiya, Manan Mehta and Zeeshan Naiyer saying goodbye. See you soon!