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In the ongoing Ireland Women tour of Netherlands 2023, the VRA Cricket Ground witnessed a compelling clash between Netherlands and Irelan in the 2nd T20I encounter. Electing to bowl after winning the toss, Netherlands aimed to restrict Ireland’s batting prowess.
Ireland Women Innings:
Ireland set a competitive total of 148/6 in their allocated 20 overs. Amy Hunter‘s solid performance at the top of the order yielded 36 runs off 34 balls, supported by Gaby Lewis with 19 runs. Orla Prendergast (25) and Laura Delany (20) contributed valuable runs in the middle order. Robine Rijke stood out with the ball for Netherlands, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs.
Netherlands Women Innings:
Chasing 149 for victory, Netherlands struggled to gain momentum and were bowled out for 82 runs in 15.5 overs. Iris Zwilling‘s brisk 15 runs off 10 balls and Heather Siegers‘ 18 off 14 provided a promising start, but Netherlands faced a batting collapse. Arlene Kelly‘s exceptional bowling display for Ireland Women resulted in figures of 3 wickets for 11 runs.
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Result:
Ireland secured a convincing victory, winning by a margin of 66 runs. This commanding performance added to their dominance in the T20I series, which they now lead 2-0.
Player of the Match:
Laura Delany was named the Player of the Match for her impactful all-round performance, contributing both with the bat and the ball.
Series Summary:
The 2nd T20I victory marked Ireland’s second consecutive win in the series, solidifying their lead with a 2-0 scoreline.
Upcoming Fixture:
Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to the next encounter between the two teams on Thursday, August 17, at the VRA Cricket Ground. This series continues to captivate fans as the teams battle for supremacy on the field.
